Graphic Design for marketing materials in Print and the Web
Shansky Works, celebrating its 35th anniversary, is a professional marketing communications consulting firm that specializes in designing Business Literature, Direct Mail, Media Advertising, Web Site design and Video Concepts and Production
Keywords: Graphic Design, Website design, Trade and Consumer Advertising, Show Booth Graphics, multi-media presentations
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Shansky Works began in 1979 so we are celebrating our 35th anniversary.
What is your primary product or service?
Our primary product or service is Graphic Design and copywriting used for print and website marketing projects. We design and produce brochures, direct mail, advertising for magazines and newspapers and website design and development, corporate identity logos, letterheads, business cards.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I have always been interested in advertising and graphic design. I attended the High School of Art and Design and Parson's School of Design in New York City in the 60's and have only worked full time in Ad Agencies as Art Director and Creative directors until opening my own Design studio in 1979.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
My marketing background differentiates me from other designers who only studied how to use the tools of our trade, the computer, being a fairly recent addition to those tools. I have experience working on the advertising needs of national companies; such as Remington shavers, Clairol, Jocky Sportswear and Underwear, Peugeot Automobiles, Digital Equip. Corp., McDonald's franchise in Boston as well as local companies such as Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI, the RI Lottery, and Herff Jones Recognition Jewelry.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
There is only one location for the near future.
Provide detailed directions to your location
The address is 5 Hanley Farm Road, Warren RI. Depending on where you are starting from take 95 to 195 going East and 2nd exit in Mass., at the Route 136 Exit (Cardi's Furniture will be right off the exit). Take Rte 136 towards Warren, RI. Take Rte 136 to Seymour Street, turn Right, go to Main Street at end of road and turn left. When you come to Hanley Farm Condominiums turn right and number 5 will be on your right.
What type of payments do you accept?
All of my clients pay with business check. I am capable of accepting PayPal and credit card payments.
Which areas do you service?
I have clients in New York City and throughout New England. Realistically I try to be within driving distance and be able to see my clients face to face.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Joseph Shansky is the sole proprietor and runs the company on a daily basis.
What are your hours of operation?
Our hours of operation are 9-5 Mon-Friday. Work occasionally spills over to the weekends but the firm isn't "open for business."
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
They loved the work I did for them and it worked to achieve what they had in mind.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Live out of your imagination, instead out of your memory - Chinese Fortune Cookie