I have been in the creative art field for 50 years, focusing on graphic design, commercial illustration, and photography.\u00a0 Before starting my own business in Seattle and hiring support staff, I worked as a photographer, a designer for several ad agencies and a university, and also was a correspondence school book illustrator and designer in Brussels, Belgium. Some of my clients have been with me for over 25 years!<\/p>\n
WHO WILL SERVICE MY CLIENTS?<\/strong><\/p>\n I have archived my digital art files for past projects and will make them available to a trusted company who will take over serving my clients with design and printing: Printing Plus<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0in Mt. Lake Terrace, Washington. They will do a wonderful job for you!<\/p>\n WHAT NOW FOR ME?<\/strong><\/p>\n I plan to turn my creative energies into creating fine art! I have always absolutely loved drawing and painting and will begin my new career improving my skills and bringing joy to others through my art.<\/p>\n Please find out more and follow my new fine art pursuits and commissions at my new website.\u00a0 www.raybraun.com<\/a><\/p>\n LET’S KEEP IN TOUCH!<\/strong><\/p>\n I’d like to send you news about what I’m creating, so please email me to receive updates or call my phone at the bottom of this page. I will keep using my current email address: ray@raybraundesign.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Thank you for all the years of partnering together.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t Visit my FINE ART website now being constructed.<\/strong><\/p>\n Email me if you wish to receive occassional updates and view my latest paintings. \u00a0ray@raybraundesign.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t Experience. Creativity. Results.<\/p>\n Thanks for making us part of your team to make your business or nonprofit more successful.<\/p>\n\tSERVICES PROVIDED <\/p>\n\tCLIENT LIST <\/p>\n\tCLIENT ACCOLADES “Raymond, you were always such a good boy.”\u00a0Mom<\/p>\n <\/p>\n My parents operated three photo studios in Southern Idaho and I observed what it meant to supply a creative service to the community recording life’s events: weddings, baby photos, school photos, sports photos, family portraits, parades, politicians, governors, trains, rodeos, business openings, and even funerals. The photos were, and still are, treasured by their customers. My parents encouraged me to develop an interest in photography and drawing and after two years at the American Academy of Art in Chicago I began my art career.<\/p>\n Several years into my work I was employed by a Seattle advertising agency designing and illustrating newspaper advertisements for various stereo companies around the country. One Sunday, I pulled one of my stereo ads out of the newspaper, proudly showed it to my wife and eagerly asked her, ‘Well, what do you think?’ After a quick glance, she replied “That’s nice.” Her nonchalant two-word reply got me to thinking.<\/p>\n I began to realize that not everyone who picked up a newspaper was excited about the slick audio equipment ads into which I had poured my time and energy. In fact, as I thought about it, most of my ads coming out on Sunday would be in the trash bin on Monday! Unlike my father’s photography work, my work was completely disposable with no real long-lasting effect on the community or world around me. There was nothing wrong with the type of clients I served, and I liked doing the work but I felt unfulfilled. After long consideration, I decided that it was time to make a change and find a place where my graphic design skills could be put to use in companies and causes I really believed in.<\/p>\n This led me to work for Seattle Pacific University followed by three years with a Christian correspondence school living in Brussels, Belgium. There I was able to use my design and illustration skills, globally helping to create and advertise study courses still used in more than 170 countries. After returning to the U.S. with my wife, two-year-old daughter and a baby on the way, I launched my own business in the basement of our rented duplex.<\/p>\n I formed a business vision of using my skills and experience to serve organizations that could benefit the community as a whole. Clients and businesses not only helping others to make a living but to make a difference in making our world a better place. I targeted clients such as religious and nonprofit groups, education and health care organizations, and small businesses and corporations.<\/p>\n My business grew and my team of designers and support staff at Ray Braun Design continued the mission I began 38 years ago-doing great work for great causes.<\/p>\n Now for the last part of my life I am transitioning to a new career of using my creative talents to create fine art. I hope to inspire and encourage others by creating treasured works of art and bringing more beauty into their world.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/raybraundesign.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/bb-plugin\/img\/pixel.png?ssl=1\"){kind=tracking}
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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPRINTING PLUS – Your New Design & Print Source\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tPRINTING PLUS – The vendor now serving my clients.<\/strong>
\nMichael Torres, Owner
\n22410 70th Ave. W., Suite 12
\nMountlakeTerrace WA 98043
\n(425) 778-1108
\nFax (425) 778-1109
\nmichael@prtgplus.com<\/a>
\nwww.prtgplus.com<\/a>\n\n\t\tGallery of Design Work\n\t<\/h1>\n
\n\t\tIt’s been great serving you!\n\t<\/h2>\n\t
\nRay Braun Design – marketing oriented and specializing in:\nlogos\u00a0and\u00a0corporate identity
\nbrochures
\nbusiness cards
\nnewsletters
\ndirect mail
\nflyers
\npostcards
\nprint advertising
\nproduct packaging
\nbook covers
\npackaging
\nposters
\nphotography
\nproduct illustration
\neditorial illustration
\ncomic illustration
\nprinting services
\nbuilding signage
\nvehicle signage
\nexhibits
\nbillboards
\nwebsite design\n
\nA wide variety of clients including health care, non-profits, small businesses and corporations.\nAirborne Express
\nAlbert Lee Appliance
\nCold Sea Refrigeration
\nCRISTA Ministries
\nDSHS-Washington State
\nEverett Gospel Mission
\nExeter House
\nThe 5th Avenue Theatre
\nFred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
\nGerman Retirement Home
\nHagen, Kurth, Perman & Co, CPA’s
\nHarborview Medical Center
\nInternational Correspondence Institute
\nKCMS Radio
\nKGNW Radio
\nKing County Emergency Medical Services
\nKing County Physicians Network
\nKing’s Schools
\nKKMO Radio
\nKomen Breast Cancer Foundation
\nLaser Northwest
\nNorthwest College
\nNorthwest Soccer Camps
\nProdigals International
\nSeattle Cancer Care Alliance
\nSeattle Monorail Project
\nSeattle Pacific University
\nSeattle Surgery Center
\nSwedish Medical Center
\nTaproot Theatre Company
\nToyko Christian University
\nUnion Gospel Mission
\nUnivar USA
\nUS Family Health Plan
\nUW Medical Center
\nUW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics
\nUW School of Music
\nWashington State Department of Health
\nWorld Concern\n
\nWe appreciate our clients and they appreciate us! That’s why 90% of our work comes from repeat business and client referrals.\n“Thank you for the fresh, practical, and immensely appealing design you created for the UW School of Music’s season brochure.”
\nCynthia St. Clair
\nUniversity of Washington School of Music\n“You and Dave are terrific. Taproot’s Acting Studio was expecting a lean year. We had raised our prices considerably and we expected to lose enrollment by at least one-fourth. Instead, as we sent out our fantastic new brochures, we were overwhelmed with responses. Everyone was impressed with our professional line-up of classes and teachers. Instead of less enrollment, we are bursting at the seams. Thank you, thank you for your terrific design.”
\nKaren Lund
\nTaproot Theatre\n“Ray and Dave, Thanks for your help and support on a multiple of projects. We can always count on you guys to deliver top quality work.”
\nKaren Weber-Millstein
\nUnivar USA\n“You are an artistic wonder! So glad to have found you.”
\nKathleen Bryan
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