BIO | WOODCOMM / DON WOOD

Passion Makes the Difference!

The world of publication design, branding, and printing ignites a passion in me.

In 1982 my wife, Lynette, and I started a graphic design and consulting company called Ultimate Service. We later expanded to provide quick-printing services and became The InkSpot. 

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Ahh, the smell of blanket wash and the manly look of ink-stained fingernails. But there came that day when I hung up the printer's apron, stowed away the Rapidograph pens, and ambivalently marched off to grad school to launch a new career in higher education. Although I have spent the last 25 years in various education roles and non-profit leadership, graphic design has always been an important factor in my teaching and service. This is the lens through which I view the world, and I love the view. Designing publications such as brochures, posters, banners, websites, programs, and especially newsletters and magazines, brings me great satisfaction and exhilaration.

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Brand clarity is what I bring to my clients. Seeing the excitement in clients' eyes as they experience their new brand makes the effort more than worthwhile. Newsletters and magazines are a welcomed challenge because they draw together writing, editing, design, and negotiation skills to create publications that communicate the right message and help your community and customers relate.  

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My higher education experience includes teaching business communication, publication design, journalism and leadership at Oakwood University, Indiana University, Howard University, Virginia Tech, and Winston-Salem State University. All of these experiences have contributed to a balanced portfolio of skills and relationships that make my work for you more than lines on paper. 

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Aside from the work, I'm a family man; the proud father of two adult children (Donald Jr. and Summer) and one grandson (Jaden). Lynette and I have been married for 40+ adventure-filled years.