Specialised services include:  Web site design & web site reworking Web sites are designed to: have interesting content and target the right audience have simple and logical navigation reflect company branding, goals and ideas download quickly and be compatible on multiple browsers and platforms. The code is clean and tidy, utilising style sheets and other techniques to ensure that updating content is quick and easy. Alternatively, existing sites can be analysed, then revitalised to work more effectively, with a user-friendly interface, eye-catching graphics and informative content. Suggestions on how to market and promote your web site are also available.     Animations Animations can create dynamic content for web sites and multimedia presentations. They can highlight certain information, create a hook to catch audiences and arouse interest or display an object or product in 3D. Animations are created in a variety of methods, optimised for the final viewing platform.     Logo design and corporate branding strategies All logos are exclusively created to communicate the ideas and concepts of the client. A good logo promotes instantaneous brand recognition, customer confidence and a professional impression. Logos and branding are designed to work effectively through all forms of communication - signage, stationery, report covers, annual reports, magazine adverts, web sites, promotional T-shirts and more. Implementation strategies and usage guidelines can also be documented to promote a consistent company image. Artwork can be supplied digitally [eps, tif, pdf etc] or traditionally [camera-ready artwork, bromide etc]. Alternatively, The Vital Eddy can liaise directly with your supplier, creating artwork exactly to their specifications.     Illustration Illustrations are produced in a variety of styles - semi-technical, cartoon or linocut to name a few. A distinct theme or style can be custom-made to meet the requirements of an individual client. Examples of illustration styles can be viewed in the fun centre and also folio section of this site. Unique and captivating illustrations can be used for reinforcing a brand creation, telling a story or editorial concept, demonstrate usage or assembly instructions of a particular product or give a suggestion as to how a new idea or product may look.     Character design Characters for games, stories, comics and products can be created through sketches showing all angles of the character, as well as different expressions and movements. The Vital Eddy is also happy to help out larger companies in the web and graphic design industry when the demand for work expands beyond the available in-house resources. Freelance work, commissioned work and short-term contracts can be completed either off-site or on-site. Please e-mail me for details on how The Vital Eddy can help your company.