about Gratzer Graphics LLC

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Gratzer Graphics is a graphic design firm that originated in 1999 and became an LLC in 2003. We are a woman-owned small business run by Colleen Gratzer, principal and award-winning print, web and logo designer. As a member of the Art Directors Club of Metropolitan Washington and National Association of Photoshop Professionals, we uphold the highest industry standards and ethics.

Our clients are local, national and international, and they comment positively on our design abilities, efficiency and professionalism. We juggle multiple projects constantly and respect deadlines.

Our Services

logo design and identity packages;
print design (ads, annual reports, book covers, book layout and design, brochures, business cards and letterhead, circulation, direct mail, directories, magazines, media kits, menus, newsletters, postcards, posters/banners);
web design and HTML;
HTML e-newsletters/e-mails (requiring different expertise than simply coding a web page);
banner ad design;
PowerPoint slide design;
conference design (brochures, banners, etc.); and
proofreading and AP style.

Please note: we are not a printer.

Our approach is to understand your business or product and to act as your partner, not just a vendor. We provide not only design, but also the value-added service of branding, increasing sales, boosting response, provoking a call to action—whatever your need may be—through graphic design. We don't have a particular style; we follow yours or create something entirely new based on your needs. We research colors and different design themes to see which ones would best fit with your needs to promote your nonprofit, association, business, yourself or your product.

We constantly educate ourselves on new practices in the industry, which makes us continually more efficient. This also allows us to present you with more options based on your needs, especially if you are making the transition from print to the web.

When your needs reach beyond design, we have a virtual office of partners, including respected copywriters, editors, marketers and advanced programmers.

See what clients have said about our work as well as our work ethic.

some of our partners

Paul Bradley

Paul Bradley has more than 23 years of production, creative and management experience in direct marketing and publishing. Paul is an expert in all aspects of printing, personalization, lettershop, direct mail and publication production as well as USPS mailing requirements. He specializes in working with nonprofits.

Together, we can help boost response rates with your direct mail and save you money on your printing and mailing while keeping things creative.

Paul can be reached directly at 301.907.3918 or via e-mail.

Carden Works, LLC

Carden Works provides technical editing, developmental editing, copy editing, technical writing and proofreading. They are experts with technical documents: research and technical reports, training resources, quick reference guides and conference proceedings.

Kathy Widenhouse

Kathy Widenhouse is an award-winning writer and editor specializing in development and promotional copy for faith-based and nonprofit organizations. She is editor of YMR, a youth ministry resources periodical, and has written 100+ magazine articles and five books.

Don Withrow Consulting LLC

DWC LLC, a member of CM Pros (Content Management Professionals), brings 32 years' experience in website coding, form development, database development, content management systems, e-commerce, search engine optimization and site evolution.

They can be reached at 703.642.8213 or via e-mail.