ALLEN HARRIS DESIGN, INC.
SAINT PETERSBURG, FLORIDA

Our Philosophy Contemporary, progressive, innovative and engaging are all words that describe the brand development, web development, ad campaigns, brochures, newsletters, magazines and packaging products produced by Allen Harris Design. Our vision has always been to provide “big agency thinking” without “big agency overhead,” and to create work that “makes a difference” for our clients. “Our new materials have been very well received. We have gotten great feedback on them, as well as the website and logo. Thanks for helping us improve our image so dramatically!” Amy Allen, owner of Allen Harris Design, has more than two decades of diverse experience as an award-winning Art and Creative Director, and as a successful entrepreneur. Early in her career, Allen served as Production Manager for the largest direct mail firm in the country, and later as Art/Creative Director for three leading Tampa Bay Area Ad Shops where she honed her skills working on local and national accounts, including Busch Gardens, Star Distribution Systems, St. Anthony¹s Wellness Center, Bausch and Lomb, Cadillac and McDonald’s restaurants. After many rewarding years working for others, Allen set out on her own to offer clients original, results-driven advertising and creative design work that was cost-effective. That dream came to life in 1989 when she formed Allen Harris Design. Yvonne Barrett, production manager at Allen Harris Design, has been an integral asset to the company for eight years. Before joining Allen Harris Design, Barrett worked at the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg where she gained experience with grant management and marketing initiatives, including advertising and marketing campaigns, special events, brand management and fundraising. Barrett brought with her expertise in Adobe Creative applications, Microsoft Office, website design and development, proofreading and editing, and client relations. She continues to develop her skills and is vital to the success of Allen Harris Design. Production Manager Avery Riggs, an intern at Allen Harris Design, moved to Florida after obtaining a bachelor’s degree in mass communication from the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Riggs became proficient working with high-end videography equipment, video editing programs, and journalistic writing styles and practices during her time in the mass communication department. Prior to interning at Allen Harris Design, Riggs was the production manager at TEDxUNCAsheville. She was responsible for website maintenance, social media management, promotional content development and community outreach. As a result, she became familiar with website design and development, conceptualizing successful marketing campaigns and implementing effective advertising ploys. Riggs’s broad experience includes published author, production manager and videographer. As an intern, Riggs is expanding her experience to include Adobe Creative applications and website design and development. “Allen Harris Design has worked with my business from the get-go. I like dealing with a firm that is small and without a lot of layers. It’s good value for the money, and I don’t say that about many things. Amy Allen is approachable, intuitive and always brings great ideas to the table. I never have that nagging feeling that our advertising is left unattended. Anytime I get a compliment on the marketing and the look of our business ‑ and I frequently do ‑ Allen Harris Design gets the credit. I always feel confident that we are doing exactly what we need to be doing and that’s because of Allen Harris.” “We make plastic tubing for medical devices to specification and sell it all over the world. We had a plain brochure and no Web site. Allen Harris Design completely evolved our market presence and put a face on our business. Now, because of their talent and ability to understand our business, they came up with an artistic way to make boring looking products fun and sexy while completely maintaining the integrity of the products. The graphic design for MicroLumen is seen all over the world through our trade booth and marketing materials, and we are always getting compliments on the work of Allen Harris Design.” “I have worked with Allen Harris Design at two different (educational) institutions. They are very client oriented. They really listen to what the client wants, offering professional guidance and a design that shows they understand what you want to achieve. Allen Harris Design works within your strategic plan to give you the best designs and is willing to work within the budget.”