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It’s Official! See Our Favorite Projects of 2024

See our list of favorite projects from last year, from our custom holiday song to goofy photos to videos for national brands. Cheers!
March 17, 2025
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8 Ways To Promote Videos on a Budget

You don't have to break the bank when you promote videos. Check out our list of ways to get your video seen—often without spending a dime.
July 15, 2024
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Brief Answers to Big Questions: What Are the Pros and Cons of Using Nostalgia In Marketing?

Tickling a nostalgia response can be a boon for marketers, but just be aware that nostalgic marketing can be a minefield for some.
May 20, 2024
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Looking Back: The Best Projects of 2023

We took our time deciding this year, but we've finally chosen! Join the OC team as we share our favorite projects from 2023.
April 15, 2024
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What’s Trending in 2024: Web Design Edition

2024 brings new trends in web design! Stay relevant with these 12 ideas for making sure your site isn't listed as last year's news.
February 12, 2024
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Keep Your Typography on Trend in 2024

A new year means fresh takes on typography! From variable fonts to moments of movement, we're here with a buffet of trends to taste in 2024.
January 29, 2024
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Looking Back: 2022 Projects We Adored

After a few months of consideration, we've each decided what our 2022 favorite projects were. Check it out!
April 18, 2023
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Stay Current with These 2022 Design Trends that Dazzle

See what's coming in 2022 in the world of graphic design. The time is right for throwback designs, experimental elements, and more!
January 14, 2022
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Not Just for Stylish Spiders: Web Design Trends 2021

What can you do to make your website stand out in 2021? How about looking at the latest trends in web design and trying to incorporate them?
March 19, 2021
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OC’s Guide to Visual Elements, Part 7: Form

Form can be whatever you make it to be in art. Illusions or actualities of volume and mass, line and shape, they all contribute to form.
September 15, 2020
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting…a Website

Let us walk you through exactly what you can expect when you come to OC Creative for a website. We promise it won't be as hard as childbirth.
June 12, 2020
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Reel Tips From a Reel Pro: Crafting OC’s 2019 Demo Reel

See how OC Creative crafted their 2019 demo reel. Video editor Dan Kapper walks us through how he made magic with all of our favorite past work.
May 24, 2019
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Typography Trends for 2019

All sorts of influences make their mark on typography. Based on what's up in the worlds of technology and politics and history, here are 2019 predictions!
December 20, 2018
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Predicting the Top Four Visual Trends for 2019

Here's what experts have predicted will be coming our way for 2019 in the world of visual expression and design. It's looking like another banner year!
December 13, 2018
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OC’s 4 Marketing Trend Predictions for 2019

See what's in store for 2019 in marketing and advertising trends. We've got a list of predictions for the new year, and the future looks bright, indeed!
December 7, 2018