Posted on ADA Compliance | UX Design | Americans with Disabilities Act
Accessibility Isn’t a Checkbox—It’s a Commitment When most people hear the phrase “ADA compliance,” they think of wheelchair ramps or braille signage. But accessibility in today’s world extends beyond physical spaces. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law in 1990, mandates equal access to goods and services, and that includes your website. If […]
Posted on Mobile First | Branding | Logo Design | Graphic Design
We’ve all seen it: a beloved brand unveils a sleek, minimalist new logo and the internet reacts with a collective cringe. Or worse—confusion. When Tropicana revamped its packaging and logo in 2009, sales dropped by 20% in just two months. That’s $30 million gone. Why? Because consumers didn’t recognize the product anymore. And recognition is […]
Posted on WordPress | WordPress Themes | Website Security
The digital landscape of 2025 demands more from a website than ever before. User expectations for speed are higher than ever, cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated, and the need for a platform that can grow with your business is paramount. For over 32 years, Visionary has navigated these evolving challenges, witnessing firsthand the transformation of […]
Posted on Website Conventions | UX Design
The Day I First Learned to “Stay in the Grid” My first job out of college was in an art department—before desktop publishing, when layout meant actual paste-up. We worked with X-Acto knives, wax machines, and non-repro blue pencils. Columns weren’t something you dragged on a screen—they were drawn by hand, measured precisely with a […]
Posted on Print Advertising | Google Analytics
Long before Google Ads, Yelp reviews, or SEO strategists dissected keyword density over oat milk lattes, there was one advertising powerhouse that ruled them all: The Yellow Pages. Thick as a phonebook and just as dangerous if dropped on your foot—because it was a phonebook—the Yellow Pages served as the marketing Bible for local businesses. […]
Posted on Branding | Website Design | Visual Hierarchy
Visual hierarchy is the arrangement and prioritization of design elements that guide users through a webpage clearly and intuitively. It employs visual cues such as size, color, contrast, and spacing to direct attention and convey the importance of content. Here’s how it works and why it’s essential for effective web design: Why Visual Hierarchy Matters […]
Posted on Black Hat SEO | Mobile First | SEO | Website Design
In the early 1990s, the internet was uncharted territory—a digital Wild West. Websites resembled the ramshackle saloons and dusty trading posts that filled this untamed frontier. There were no rules, no design standards, and certainly no roadmaps. It was a time when web developers like us had to discover things as we went along, often […]
Posted on Mobile First | UX Design | SEO | Website Design
Your website is more than just an online brochure; it’s your digital storefront, marketing hub, and brand ambassador. However, if it hasn’t been updated, it could hold your business back. From outdated design elements to clunky navigation and slow loading times, an aging website can create a poor first impression and drive potential customers away. […]
Posted on Mobile First | Branding | ADA Compliance | UX Design | SEO
In 1896, architect Louis Sullivan coined the phrase “form follows function,” a principle that would shape modern design thinking for decades. The idea suggests that an object’s shape or appearance should primarily relate to its intended purpose. While Sullivan’s vision emerged in architecture, the philosophy resonates with artists, designers, and creators of all mediums, including […]
Posted on Client Collaboration | Retro Design
Picture this: It’s 1992, and the tools we now take for granted—email, PDFs, and endless online image libraries—are nowhere in sight. How did we survive? With a lot of creativity, patience, and coffee. The kind of coffee that fuels problem-solving, endless meetings, and the occasional panicked realization that a typo made it into the final print. But somehow, we made it work and learned lessons that still guide us today.