Ask A Designer- Kori Clark Designs

Can you believe Blog Fete is only weeks away!  It's been amazing the last few years and I know this year will be even better! 

I am so excited to be able to come and offer you a "design help" desk, and I wanted to share a little insight as to what that means for you! I really want you to be able to take full advantage of the design desk, and I thought it may help to know before hand what you could expect, so you can get your questions and design files ready to bring with you!! 

As for a little background about me, my degree is in multimedia design, specializing in graphics and illustration. I have worked in the design field both corporately and as a freelancer on a wide variety of projects for 15 years. I have created designs and shot my own photos for a multitude of projects over the last 7 years of strictly freelancing. Some of my work has been seen on DIY Network.com, HGTV.com,MathaStewartWeddings.com, PotteryBarn.com, in Stationery Trends Magazine, Celebrate Magazine, Yum Food and Fun Magazine and more. 

As bloggers, we understand the need to provide visually stimulating content through design and photography and I hope that the "design help" desk at blog fete can assist you in taking that to another level.

Some of the items I could help you with (if needed) are : 

What programs to use for various types of designs, and how?

Questions about using Adobe Illustrator (my favorite program!)

An objective look at your branding design and ways it could be tweaked to best fit your blog/style

A sit down with your designs/logos/etc while we make tweaks or adjustments on the spot that you may be having trouble with (using my computer or yours)

How to improve your photographs in Photoshop by adjusting lighting, crispness, and more

Design ideas or design help with your blog header, buttons, and/or social media icons. 

How to layout business items like business cards or brochures and choose the best fonts and graphics

If there are other items you need help with, feel free to bring them along or email them to me the week before Blog Fete so we can sit and look at them together. 

I can't wait to see you all for another amazing year!! 

Kori Clark, Kori Clark Designs

Blog Fete Day of Conference Recap

This is the final Blog Fete 2013 wrap up post which is bittersweet. This years conference was some kind of wonderful. We kicked things off with a fabulous mix and mingle which included several booth vendors that impressed the attendees and then spent an entire day hearing presentations that left us inspired and motivated.  This 2 day conference is jam packed with not only loads of information but amazing connecting abilities between attendees, presenters and sponsors.  

Blog Fete agenda's and name tags created by the talented Michele.

The wonderful Blog Fete swag bags! Swag bag contributors included Firefly Confections, Kidecals, Nashville Wraps, Poofy Cheeks Shop, Monin and many more. 

Thank you to our amazing sponsors for spoiling the Blog Fete attendees.

Blog Fete color coordinating garland tassels by The Flair Exchange. 

 Presenter Kori Clark speaking on Balance.

Presenter Brittni Mehlhoff Speaking on Contributing 

 Presenter Ashley Brooke speaking on Branding

 Presenter Kristen Weaver speaking on Photography Tips

A BIG thank you to our day of conference giveaway contributors: 

Pizzazzerie, Sassy Steals, Pick Your Plum and Everyday Party Magazine. 

Thank you to Renee Nicole Photography for capturing the entire weekend! Although we are missing a few ladies in this photo it's wonderful to have such a beautiful group shot of these talented ladies.  Be on the lookout for individual head shots shared by the attendees. Renee so graciously offered each attendee a professional headshot, yet another wonderful perk of Blog Fete 2013.

Until next year...

Mixing and Mingling at the Blog Fete Mix and Mingle

We've been sharing mix and mingle photos and details for a little over a week and now it's time for some fun pics and candid shots! The mix and mingle portion of the event gives all the attendees, sponsors and presenters time to get to know one another while sipping wine and enjoying the vendor booths.  These photos captured by the event photographer, Renee Nicole Design & Photography, are some of our favorites. Renee was able to showcase what truly happens when 30 talented bloggers unite for an evening of mixing and mingling. 

Photo above: Michele and Carmen tweeting and instagraming the evening festivities. 

Laura, Kori and Britni posing for Renee.

Sweet friends returning for the second year, Elissa and Mary.

Such a fun group of ladies: Jennifer, Dorangela and Alexis

Michele and Kori posing pre social media share. 

So much talent here! Elle, Laura, Vanessa and Soraya

Candid of the lovely Katie, Courtney and Britni.

Such a cute photo! Asha, Katie and Soraya

Elissa with our craft booth sponsor Dina.

We were so glad Jessica was able to make our mix and mingle event and so was Kori!

Melissa laughing with Mindy and Jessica. So much fun in one room.

All photos by event photographer, Renee Nicole Design & Photography. 

Blog Fete Mix and Mingle Sponsored by Jelly Design Studio

This year's mix and mingle was phenomenal and much thanks to the sponsor for the evening, Jelly Design Studio!  Learn more about Meli and her company here. 

Blog Fete wouldn't be possible without support from fellow business owners such as the custom web design company, Jelly Design Studio.  Meli was not only was our evening sponsor but made sure the attendees left with a little something extra in hand, coffee from a local coffee shop.  THANK YOU for all of your support.

Thank you One of Everything to for keeping our attendees fashionable with your lanyards two years in a row! 

As the attendees arrived they took their fashionable name tags, pinned a business card, grabbed a gift bag from Jelly Design Studio and went in for wine, food and so much more.

Wine, booth vendor chit-chat, cell phones out and mingling! 

The Blog Fete team and our assistant for the evening at the welcome table. Thank you, Amy for setting up such a great looking welcome table and all your support! 

Linen provided by Candy Crush Shop and tassel garland provided by The Flair Exchange.

The Blog Fete Team: Michele, Carmen and Melissa

All event photography by Renee Nicole Design & Photography.  Again, a special thank you to all the ladies involved who helped to ensure the 2013 Blog Fete mix and mingle was the success that is was!

Stay tuned. The day of conference details and photos are coming soon!

Blog Fete Mix and Mingle Craft Booth

This year Blog Fete had a wonderful variety of mix and mingle booth vendors.  Make sure to check out all of last weeks highlight posts. We were honored to have a craft table join in on Friday's event and it was such a hit! My sweet friend and Blog Fete team member Carmen of The Flair Exchange and one of my all time fave peeps Dina of Deliciously Darling joined forces to offer a jewelry craft station.  Being that Dina had her hands on this one it was of course glitter filled (even the hammer was gold glitter). These crafty ladies created a stunning display for our attendees. 

Each attendee was able to pick a length, customize a charm and add some bling to a necklace. Some attendees made multiple necklaces because it was just too cool of a craft to not take advantage of! Dina made Melissa a custom Blog Fete necklace for display purposes and it's a beauty. This is such an awesome do-it-yourself accessory.

Much thanks again to our event photographer Renee Nicole Design & Photography for capturing photos of the displays. Thanks also to Candy Crush Shop for the amazing gold linens which you'll see a little more of this week. 

Dina giving instructions to the ladies. 

The talented and sweet Vanessa of Vanessa Grant Events creating her necklace.

Nicole of Casa de Crews creating her necklace with Dina's assistance.

The beautiful Courtney of Dishie Rentals in necklace making action! 

Sweets pals Mayra and Laura checking out the craft station. 

All  event photos by Renee Nicole Design & Photography. Make sure to pop back by this week for more mix and mingle highlights!