Q & A - Interview: Questions answered

DaggaLife: First of all, Geeked Out Graphics (G.O. Graphics)is a pretty unique name. What's the inspiration behind it? What's the meaning?

Ms. 211(Geeked Out Graphics): I guess I'll start from the end and end up at the beginning. Although we are a multimedia and photography company, most of the work we create is graphic based, so graphics it is. We're geeks ... all of the staff at Geeked Out Graphics so when we're creating your multimedia and photography needs, it has been officially "Geeked Out." As far as inspiration goes, we are formally known as L.O.T.S Graphics. We as a people grew into our skin and are comfortable being known just as we are.... Geeks.

DL: Who's invloved and how did you guys come to create Geeked Out Graphics?

G.O.G.: Our staff includes graphic, web, flash designers, sound engineers, and photographers. The selection process is a long and thorough one, but we're all certified by Geeked Out Graphics by the end. My marketing Director, Donnel "Lucky" Avant plays a large role in the company as well as Pierre "3D" Griffen(Sound Engineer). On another note, I am not only the CEO, but an Image Consultant for the company as well.

DL: So, did you guys go to school together or something, family???

G.O.G.: My god brother is, 3D, the sound engineer. We actually took a desktop musician class together some years ago. Lucky, the Web Marketing Director is also my brother. We currently have a few geeks in training whom are not related but we're all family in each others book.

DL: How long has G.O. Graphics been around?

G.O.G.: The company has been around since September 1998 as the formal name. The transition to Geeked Out Graphics came about back in early 2007. I guess you can say that the two (L.O.T.S Graphics and Geeked Out Graphics) married each other. The offspring of the two brought about professional photography and sound engineering.

DL: Word, you guys have been geeks for a pretty long time! Are there any clients that have been loyal to G.O. Graphics since 1998 when you began???

G.O.G.: Wow.... since 1998. Yes, actually the computer company, Vast Enterprise in Georgia and H.I.D.E Inc in Southern California has been loyal since around 1999 or 2000. Shout out to T.C. Christopher.

DL: From the design examples on your website I can tell that you do awesome graphic artwork...What other services does Geeked Out Graphics provide (webpage design, clothing design, etc...)?

G.O.G.: We provide multimedia as a whole so.... pretty much everything that can be printed or displayed online. The only part of multimedia that we don't currently provide is 3D animation; we'll be providing this service soon. In a nutshell, we provide, web pages, web sites, clothing design, logos, business cards, stationary, fliers, posters, DVD/CD art, product packaging, labels, banners, billboards, stickers, tattoo design, flash design, group photography, event photography, photo shoots, product photography, photojournalism, music production, mixing & mastering of music, music for motion pictures, and consulting based off of a person or company target audience.

DL: Are there any familiar names or companies that have been blessed with Geeked Out Graphics?

G.O.G.: That's a question we get often. We would like to inform people that we do not go after "big names." We work with anyone and everyone who would be interested in having creativity displayed in a professional manor. Our procedures, attitude, and prices for services are the same for... let's say, President Obama to Ms. Suzy Q. Clients are clients; we appreciate working with all of them equally. So to answer that question is to say, look for us in the credits, if not by our logo.

DL: That's a cool answer, “If you build it they will come...” no doubt. So, what are the future plans for G.O. Graphics? Where do you see yourself in 10 years from now???

G.O.G.: On a small scale we will be offering 3D animation in the near future (by mid 2010 for sure) which will open the path for 3D modeling. Moreover, we plan on placing the right photographers in 30 of the 50 United States whom will be available to travel for photography work outside of the United States when needed. We are also considering film services for Geeked Out Graphics but as for recently, it's still in the consideration stages. In ten years, we should be on our way if not already at the stage of being a multimedia mogul. In ten years, there will be Geeked Out stations that will be as accessible to CVS, Rite-Aid, 7/11, and Wal-greens.

DL: Finally, tell the people how to get in touch with you guys...

G.O.G.: If you or your business/company are interested in working with the professional Geeks from Geeked Out Graphics, you can contact us on the web at www.geekedoutgraphics.com, geekedoutgraphics@gmail.com, on twitter(@GOgraphics) at www.twitter.com/GOgraphics and by phone at (510)380-8640 and (323)THE-GEEK. We're interested in you winning.... we assist, you score.