I am humbled by the thoughtful words about me below.
My goal in life is to help. I have always been one who tries to be of service to others, using the gifts I was blessed with to try to support other people's needs. This has played out in a myriad of ways since I started my career, and I so grateful for those who have come into my life because of this wonderful opportunity.
"Sometimes I think about the people who changed my business for the better. Buddy Hill is one of those people. He moves leaders in all kinds of great directions. Here are four examples:
I recommend Buddy without hesitation to anyone who needs his skillsets. Not only will you be utilizing his top-notch talent, but you will also be privileged to be associated with an extraordinary human being."
- 1) Buddy insists on organized methods of design. Before hitting the design part, he starts with pencil sketches. In a technological world, it’s easy to jump right into a design. Your first idea could almost look like a finished package. The problem with that is you often miss the important messages. Start with pencil first and take the time to hone in on the idea. It’s worth the investment.
- 2) Artistic hierarchy is paramount to making a sale. Buddy focuses on where you want to the customer’s eye to land and where you then want it to go. For consumer packaged goods, I use that concept every single day. I retell Buddy’s message to both young and seasoned designers.
- 3) A truly skilled artist is offered jobs all the time, but only a wonderful person passes those offers to others when he can’t, or wont, accept them. I offered Buddy a job at my company a number of times, but Buddy said he was happy right where he was. Buddy then went the extra mile by reaching out to a person he knew and “matched” us together. I hired this person in a leap of faith because Buddy recommended her. That was 6 years ago. Saying that I would not know what to do without this person would be an understatement. Buddy told her who and what we stood for and, in her own leap of faith, she listened to him as well. Why? Because Buddy’s kindness, integrity, and selflessness makes him a reliable resource. Her career, and my company, have thrived because of Buddy.
- 4) Buddy looks out for the personal side as well as the business side. We are both singers. When he noticed that I was neglecting my “other” artform because I was so busy with work, he advised me that I must keep singing. “Not doing the thing you love the most,” he said, “is like not having your right arm. Just find the time.” He not only protected my business, he also protected me.
–Michele Golden Demsky, ArtSkills, President & CEO
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"I cannot recommend Buddy Hill highly enough - professional and friendly with a service that focuses on customer satisfaction. A genuine designer who takes both a pride in what he does and a real interest in his clients. Buddy Hill is knowledgeable, competent, and imaginative and service is comprehensive, reliable, and Buddy is willing to work tirelessly meeting the ever demanding goals of the customer. Fantastic service, upfront pricing, detailed contract outline, professional, accessible, caring, honest, and creative. We couldn't ask for anything more!"
–Elizabeth Russo, Punchline Entertainment/C.J Robinson Company
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"Buddy's skills and talents were impressive from the day he was hired, and his abilities grew with his experience. He was incredibly capable in understanding what was needed, visually, for any and all campaigns assigned to him; as he became more familiar with the work he also became an asset in a consultative role, meeting with me and directly with customers in order to better understand their needs and communicate his creative vision effectively. He has a strong work ethic and a desire to achieve. His cartooning and illustrative skills are exceptional."
–Cheryl Baker, VP, Marketing, EPCO Communications
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"Buddy has an innate ability to comprehend technical limitations imposed by functional and commercial printing processes. He is capable of working across departments to deliver the best consumer preferred experience quickly. His passion and dedication is clearly demonstrated in the quality of his work."
–Rodrigo Pineiro, Manager, Process Development, Crayola
"I had the pleasure to work directly with Buddy on a number of key packaging projects at Crayola. Buddy is able to take key communication strategies and apply highly creative solutions. From simple line extens ion packaging to developing out of the box new sub-brands, Buddy brings a level of excellence to both. I always found working with Buddy enjoyable and appreciated the perspective and point of view he brought to all our projects."
–Jeffrey Rogers, Director of Marketing, Crayola
"Buddy did a wonderful job of capturing the essence of my art work and turning it into an intuitive website which truly reflects my work. He helped guide me through the process and ensured I included of all the components to best reflect my work. He was patient, competent, thorough and very quickly grasped my needs. He was efficient in his use of time and I found him a pleasure to work with."
–Melissa Perhamus, Fine Artist, MelissaPerhamusArt.com
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"Buddy has played an integral part in developing my brand. I contacted him with the need for a logo, website, and business cards. I had few ideas. After just one conversation, he came up with a series of logos for me to select from and customize. From there he built my website in no time and designed beautiful business cards to match. Surely without his help, my brand would not be what it is today. He continues to assist me in keeping my website current and is always available to help. Website design and branding are essential to businesses, small and large alike, and without Buddy's help, mine would not have the polish it has today."
–Denise Passarelli, Denise Makes Cakes
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"The Pottstown Rumble, the world's largest grass doubles volleyball tournament, has been blessed to partner with Buddy & Dahjester Design since 2012. Year in, year out Buddy continues to produce innovative and popular designs that drive our annual sales. He is an absolute pleasure to work with and his passion for his craft is apparent with the caliber of work we receive. We throw a wide range of apparel/design requests at him and he never fails. We find Buddy to be at his best when we give him a blank canvas to work with and let his creative mind direct the project (it also takes the stress off of us!). His turn around time, responsiveness, and willingness to engage with our vendors/suppliers takes a huge burden off of our shoulders. When you choose Buddy, you choose a consultative partner, not just a designer. "
–Seth Kaas, Pottstown Rumble
"When we needed someone to help us create a visual image that would perfectly represent Larksview Foundation‘s 5K event we knew exactly who to call. Buddy Hill truly knows how to make a strong statements and grab the attention needed. His designs are innovative, and thoughtful, and he is always a pleasure to work with."
–Lisa Williams, Larksview Foundation