DESIGN + STRATEGY

SPECIALIZING IN VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

For over 20 years, GDS has specialized in design aligned with business strategy and multichannel marketing goals.

CREATIVE & BRAND DEVELOPMENT
PRINT & DIGITAL DESIGN
PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS & CAMPAIGNS

"Tammy is a very talented designer who is able to provide innovative ideas and approaches to projects. She is extremely reliable and organized, pays close attention to detail and is able to meet aggressive and time-sensitive deadlines. In addition, she has a great personality and is always a pleasure to work with."

— Sarah Johnson
Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Greater Cleveland Partnership

"Teaming with Tammy is one of the great pleasures and priveleges of my job. She is a very talented, inventive and and visionary designer, and a great collaborator. The word "passionate" is overused these days, but it's spot-on when applied to Tammy. She elevates, motivates and inspires everyone else around her."

— Jim Nichols
Speechwriter and Communications Consultant 
Senior Executives

high-level strategy

"TAMMY IS EXTREMELY WELL ORGANIZED, AND VERY CREATIVE. THE BONUS FOR ME WAS THAT WHEN I INTERACTED WITH HER ABOUT HIGH-LEVEL STRATEGIC INTENT, SHE WAS IMMEDIATELY ABLE TO GRASP THE CORE CONCEPTS AND TRANSLATE THEM INTO COMPELLING EXECUTIONS."

Peter S. Brumleve
Chief Marketing Officer, University Hospitals

partnership

“As a consultant with a small business, I had the unenviable task of finding great graphic design on a small budget. Tammy is a rare breed of graphic designer. She works with clients as a partner, offering valuable input without overwhelming the client’s objectives.

Tammy is versatile (something a surprisingly small number of designers can claim) in her ability to seamlessly move from web-based design to print work. Her work is innovative and creative. Better yet, it is punctual and she is easy to work with. Tammy is a true professional, and a top-flight designer.” 

— Brian Reiger
Marketing and Public Relations Consultant

BRANDING

"Tammy’s work developing University Hospitals “Brand Platform” is one of the most valuable brand assets I have seen in my career. She worked tirelessly to create a resource library of design templates, brand guidelines, image libraries and marketing materials to help elevate UH creative to the highest level. This unique platform development led to greater brand awareness and efficiency across the entire health system.

Tammy is among the most talented creative individuals I’ve had the pleasure of working with in my career." 

— Scott Taylor
Senior Graphic Designer, John Carroll University

A multidisciplinary approach

"IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM ENVIRONMENTS, TAMMY NOT ONLY CONTRIBUTES GREATLY WITH HER TALENTS, BUT PROVIDES TERRIFIC INSIGHTS TO MAKE PROJECTS EVEN BETTER. HER ENERGY, RELIABILITY AND CALMNESS UNDER PRESSURE MAKE HER A TREMENDOUS ASSET TO ANY ORGANIZATION."

— Alicia Reale Cooney
Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, Cleveland Clinic

"I have never known Tammy to give less than 100% and routinely gives more than her share to make sure the task is complete."

— Tierney Kimmerle
Event Coordinator, University Hospitals

"Tammy Schick is a remarkable designer. You will always get what you asked for and more. I highly recommend her!"

— Janice Guhl Hammer
Senior Director, Media & PR, Cleveland Clinic

Large-Scale Initiatives

"Tammy’s superb sense of design and branding sensibility was the inspiration behind the visual presentation of our large-scale 150th anniversary initiative – including developing the program’s graphic and brand standards which covered items such as print collateral, web design, advertising, social media, HTML email communications, video, television, promotional items and exterior signage created for the system-wide anniversary. She was also instrumental in setting the stage for the kickoff weekend which began at an event of board members, executives, managers, donors and other high-profile community representatives. We turned Cleveland “red” with exterior lighting and media involvement. Many of the ideas for the evening were her contribution – she was always thinking!"

Lisa Linden
Project Manager, University Hospitals 150th Anniversary

"I’ve worked with Tammy numerous times on projects that ranged from small graphic design projects to larger campaign-oriented projects. She has always provided me with work that is spot with my creative briefs. I always enjoy working with Tammy and I know that I can count on her to provide me with great work!"

Scott Tolliver
Vice President / Regional Marketing Manager, PNC

"Tammy took on and successfully accomplished the arduous task of creating and compiling University Hospitals brand and style guides. This large undertaking gave UH a brand refresh – as well as a much-needed unification to our creative teams who tended to work in silos apart from one another.”

Jason Lee
Interactive / Web Team Lead, University Hospitals

TEAM EXPERIENCE

Advertising & Marketing
Communications
Creative Services
Customer Engagement 
Development 
Digital & Web 
Events & Sponsorships 
Human Resources
Innovation
IT 
Leadership & Executives
Market Research 
Media Relations 
Project Management Office
Regional Locations 
Service Lines 
Social Media 
Video Services

DIGITAL DESIGN

Digital Collateral
HTML Email
Landing Pages
Mobile Apps
Online Display Ads
PowerPoint Presentations
Social Media
UI Design Elements
UX Evaluation
Video Support
Web Graphics
Websites

TRADITIONAL design

Annual Reports
Case Studies
Communication Material
Direct Mail
Environmental Signage
Forms
Infographics
Logo & Identity Packages
Marketing Materials
Newsletters & Publications
Outdoor
Posters & Banners
Print Ads
Printed Collateral
Promotional Products
Sales Materials
Vehicle Wraps
White Papers

Design Support

Art Direction
Brand Development
Content
Creative Direction
Template Design
Photo Direction