We got off to a great start in 2013 working with a variety of clients as well as doing fun projects for ourselves. Over the past 3 months, we have learned so much about what it means to run a creative agency on a shoestring budget. While we do have our own specific roles, there were many times where we put on our various role hats while we rolled with the punches as well as the many sleepless nights coding, planning and getting our stuff ready for the next day. It’s been a real trial by fire for us and we’re all the better for it. We’ve made it this far and plan make 2014 a great year for Vanguard as we start to stretch our legs. I also wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of our supporters and most of all, our awesome clients! Without you guys our dream would not be possible!

Our Biggest Accomplishment of 2013

Studio 15 – Together with Fredericksburg All Ages, we came up with an advertising campaign and microsite for their recently acquired digital studio space named “Studio 15”. The microsite gave an overview of what kinds of workshops they would be hosting as well as a wish-list for equipment and software they needed, a list of supporters, and donation links. We helped them establish a good presence in social media as well where they shared daily updates, photos of the renovations, and their donation goals.

Coming up in 2014

#NPC30 – After the great response we got from our followers throughout November for our design challenge, #NPC30, we are going to be selling a limited run of select posters this month. Be sure to check out our Facebook page for more details to come soon!

A New Design Challenge! – We will be having a brand new design challenge that we will be doing later this year as well as a couple of smaller ones throughout the year.

StartUp Weekend Fredericksburg – Our Vanguard Creative Director, @andrewhcurtis, will be participating in the upcoming StartUp Weekend in Fredericksburg on January 17-19.

The New Horseshoes & Hand Grenades – We are proud to announce that @shophorseshoes will be launching their website and online store designed and developed by us in late March 2014.