The "Design Can Change" Pledge

I, Trish O'Flaherty have taken the "Design Can Change" pledge.

What does this mean for my clients?
It means they're choosing to work with a Design Professional
who is environmentally conscious.

I will make every effort to take the environment into account
in all aspects of my studio & design decision making.

I will consider the complete cycle of my final project pieces.

I will consider new ways of working that will reduce my studio's
negative impact on the environment.

Join me in my efforts to become a Sustainable Design Studio.
visit www.designcanchange.org

Ways to be "Environmentally Creative"

Design and Strategy
Encourage clients to proof on screen via PDF

Encourage clients to read e-mail on screen
rather than print them out

Employ targeted promotional e-mail mailings
rather than mass mailings

Promote through an online portfolio
rather than mailing printed material

Use scrap paper for sketching & brain storming

Production
Use local vendors who are committed to the environment

Encourage clients to print on PCW stock (Post Consumer Waste)

I will explore the use of chlorine free paper and
vegetable based ink products

Minimize ink coverage on printed materials

Around the Studio
Encourage the use of PayPal rather than having
clients mail check through postal service

Be environmentally conscious when setting up
meeting locations

Recycle all ink cartridges

Turn off studio lights during the day

Embrace green lifestyle outside of studio life

E-mail quotations and invoices when ever possible

Encourage clients to be environmentally conscious too!