Turning ideas into reality.
Services:
Branding
Logos, Brand Guidelines, Business Cards, Letterheads, Envelopes, Marketing Campaigns.
Flyers, Brochures, Posters, Banners, Postcards, Billboards, Signage, Window graphics, Vehicle Wraps, Stickers, Decals, Tents.
Digital
Websites, PowerPoints, Email Signatures, Social Media graphics & ads, Web ads, TV graphics, QR Codes, Interfaces, App Design.
Vendors
Printing Materials, Signage, Vehicle Wraps, Tradeshow Displays, Stickers, Clothing, Promotional Items.
Process:
Meet/Ideation:
This is the first step to help get your ideas worked into a real life solution. Whether it's a phone call, virtual or in person meeting, I'll discuss what you're looking for, possible solutions and rough costs so you have everything you need to make a decision on moving forward.
Design/Present:
I'll be taking all of our information from step 1 and start the designing phase. Once concepts are worked through they'll be presented to you for feedback/approval. If more iterations are needed based on feedback, I'll make those until we're good to move forward.
Finalize/Handoff:
Final edits and sign off will be handled here. I'll work through vendors (if you don't have any) to make your final solution a reality, whether that's getting business cards, flyers, yards signs, etc. printed or a digital web ad that you'll submit to your sponsor. Either way, I'll make that an easy process for you.
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How do I turn ideas into reality?
Hello, my name is TJ Aldrich, founder of 84 Creative. I've been working within corporate marketing in industries such as beverage, chemical, manufacturing and insurance for over 20 years doing exactly this, turning ideas into reality. Throughout my career I've designed materials for every aspect of printing, digital screens and have built relationships with businesses and vendors across the U.S. My focus is taking your ideas (or help you ideate more) and turning those into tangible solutions to achieve your goals. I'm not looking to just pass off a design or idea either, but provide you with tools and information to succeed right away.
Work
Event Flyers (Justin Beutel Memorial Foundation)
Every great event needs materials that get people excited — and that's exactly what I delivered for the Justin Beutel Memorial Foundation's annual golf outing. Two custom 8.5"x11" flyers, one built to pull in participants and one to attract sponsors, each designed to work just as hard digitally as they do on a bulletin board. This has been a returning project two years running, and I'm proud to support such a meaningful cause.
Sponsor Yard Signs (PW Cheer)
When the PW Cheer team needed sponsor recognition signs for their golf outing, I designed a clean 24"x18" yard sign template that made every sponsor look great. Logos were carefully gathered and vectorized where needed — ensuring crisp, professional quality at full print size. The finished signs were printed on corrugated plastic with stakes included, ready to go straight into the ground at the event.
Website Redesign (J Hoover Construction)
Sometimes a website just needs a fresh start. J Hoover Construction came to me with an outdated site that wasn't working for them anymore. I redesigned it from the ground up inside GoDaddy's website builder — giving them a modern look they're proud of while putting them in full control of their own content. The result? Lower monthly costs and a site they can update themselves without needing to call anyone.
Golf Cart Wrap
This one was just plain fun. I designed a full Detroit Lions themed wrap for a 2023 EZ-GO golf cart — bringing the Honolulu blue and silver to life across every panel. Design files were handed off to Agnew Graphics for printing and professional application, and the finished result speaks for itself. The perfect conversation starter on any street or golf course.
Outdoor Signage (All-In-One Storage)
First impressions matter, especially when someone is driving past your business for the first time. I designed an 8'x4' outdoor sign for All-In-One Storage that does the heavy lifting — prominently featuring a QR code and phone number so anyone who stops by can instantly access their booking site. Printed by Gilson Graphics with a protective weather coat, this sign is built to perform for years to come.
Newspaper Ad (J Hoover Construction)
Print isn't dead — it just needs to be done right. For J Hoover Construction's spring campaign, I designed a full-color 2.34"x5" newspaper ad built to stop readers mid-scroll and stand out from the black-and-white noise around it. Deck building expertise front and center, with a clear phone number call to action that makes it easy for customers to reach out.
Event Flyers & Banner (Hands on Hubbardston Foundation)
Hubbapalooza is a community event with a big heart — and it deserved materials to match. For the Hands on Hubbardston Foundation, I designed two 8.5"x11" event flyers and a bold 6'x3' vinyl banner with metal grommets, all built to generate buzz and get people through the door. Proceeds from the event support IM KIDS 3rd MEAL, and I was glad to help make it a success. Printing was handled by Farm Bureau Print Shop.
Resources
I’m a huge Detroit sports fan, and I love creating designs inspired by the Lions, Pistons, and Tigers among other sports related things. If you’re into that too, you can check out and purchase my artwork on t-shirts, hoodies, and more in my Etsy shop. Click below or visit 84CreativeDesign on Etsy to check out what I’ve been working on. I enjoy hearing suggestions or ideas as well, so if you have any please feel free to email me at 84creativedesign@gmail.com. Go Lions, Pistons and Tigers!
The world of file types is vast and includes many different areas, but for design purposes I'm going to focus on image files here. Not only are you looking at files that end in .jpg, .png, .gif, etc. but you also might hear terms like RGB, CMYK, raster or vector. Did you say vector? Sounds like a foreign language right? Why does my logo look pixelated when it’s scaled up? They said they need a vector file? Over the years I have found it common to not understand what types of files should be used for what when it comes to your logo for example. I created this simple cheat sheet to help you better understand what the different files are and in what circumstances they should be used. Please download this free document and use it for reference.
