Clockwork Design Group, Inc

10/13/2026

Canva has made design more accessible than ever, and it’s easy to see why in-house marketers love it. But when is it time to move beyond DIY and bring in a professional designer? Our latest blog post explores when expert design can make all the difference.

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Learn Canva design tips for marketers, when to use Canva templates for DIY graphic design, and when to hire a professional graphic designer.

10/08/2026

Attention A/E/C professionals! Let's learn from each other on how your firms are pursuing and winning work, covering AI adoption, bid pressure, and pursuit strategy. Take a few minutes to complete OpenAsset's first annual benchmarking study. The more A/E/C professionals who participate, the more useful the findings will be for the industry.

And there's extra reason to participate: for every response from the US, they'll donate $1 to the SMPS Foundation, and you'll be entered to win one of 7 prizes, including a MacBook Air! If you choose to share your email, you will receive the report produced from this survey.

Take the survey: https://openasset.typeform.com/to/ISyLSYGK?utm_source=partners&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=survey_2026&utm_content=clockwork

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10/06/2026

Good design isn’t just about looking good. It’s about working for everyone. Color contrast plays a key role in accessibility, and WCAG offers clear guidance for getting it right. In our latest blog post, we break down these guidelines and their importance.

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Good web design isn’t just about how nice your color palette looks; it’s also about how well people can use it. Color contrast plays a key role in making text, buttons, links, and other elements easy to see and understand. That’s why accessibility standards like WCAG provide specific guidance ...

09/29/2026

Low-resolution photos can create real problems in professional settings. In the past, there was little you could do about it. Today, new tools exist to assist in "upscaling" originally low-res images. Learn more about these tools and what they can do in Mike's latest tech tip.

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Read Mike's latest Technical tip to learn about upscaling low-res Images.

09/24/2026

Not every logo needs a full redesign. Often, a refresh can make a heavy impact. Today we're sharing four common types of logo refreshes, showing how brands can evolve without losing what makes them familiar.

09/21/2026

We couldn’t let World Gratitude Day slip by without a great big “Thank You” to our amazing clients! For more than 30 years, your trust and support have made our history possible, and we’re so grateful to have you. 💐

09/17/2026

With OpenAsset, we help our AEC clients develop branded, visually effective proposals, so when they launched Open Insight: The Win Rate Report, we wanted our network to know.

It's the first annual study benchmarking how architecture, engineering, and construction firms across the US, UK, and Australia pursue and win work, covering AI adoption, bid pressure, and pursuit strategy. Fully anonymous (if you desire), takes just a few minutes of your time, and it'll shape the 2027 report on the state of winning work.

Every response triggers a $1 donation to charity (Crash, Property Industry Foundation, or SMPS Foundation depending on region), and you're entered to win one of 7 prizes, including a MacBook Air.

Take the survey: https://openasset.typeform.com/to/ISyLSYGK?utm_source=partners&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=survey_2026&utm_content=clockwork

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09/03/2026

If you’ve ever looked into placing an ad in a magazine or newspaper, you’ve probably come across terms like “live area,” “trim size,” and “bleed size” in the specifications. But what do they actually mean, and why do they matter? Mike breaks them down for you in his latest tech tip!

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Read Mike's latest Technical tip to learn about the difference between Live Area, Trim, & Bleed with regards to print advertising in Waltham & Boston MA.

09/02/2026

Voting is open for the 2026 Banker & Tradesman Best Awards! We are proud to be nominated and would greatly appreciate your support for Clockwork by voting for us in the Advertising/Marketing and Web Design categories.
*Voting is open through September 25th.

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https://www.bankerandtradesman.com/bt-best-voting

09/01/2026

What is a digital design system and why is having one so important for your brand? Our latest blog post considers what it is, what to include, and examples in action.

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A social media design system helps firms create a consistent, recognizable brand across social platforms. Learn why its important to have branded templates, colors, typography, imagery, and more that work together.