Creative Solutions to Grow Your Business™
“Sage Design Group wants to be the go-to-place for ideas that help CREATE, INSPIRE and GROW profitable businesses through meaningful human connections.”
Annette C. Sage. CEO
Living Authentically. Leading Boldly.™
Discover how color psychology influences branding and consumer behavior. Understanding Color: Fundamentals and Applications in Marketing by Annette C. Sage explores the emotional power of color in marketing, offering practical strategies, case studies, and creative insights to craft compelling, resonant brand experiences.
Tell better stories. Build stronger brands. Start with color.
What’s Coming Next?
We’re just getting started. Over the next few months, we’ll be rolling out new titles in the “From Concept to Creation” series.
At Sage Design Group, we believe that strong creativity is built on strong foundations. That’s why founder Annette C. Sage — an experienced designer, creative strategist, and passionate advocate for visual communication — created a new book series:
“From Concept to Creation: The Essential Library for Visual Thinkers“
Whether you’re designing a logo, building a website, capturing the perfect photograph, or animating a story, every great creation starts with an understanding of the fundamentals. This growing collection is designed for creatives, designers, and makers who want to sharpen their craft, deepen their knowledge, and create with more clarity and purpose across every medium.
UNDERSTANDING COLOR:
Fundamentals and Applications in Marketing — dive into how color shapes perception, influences behavior, and drives engagement in marketing.
FORM + FUNCTION:
Design Fundamentals for Visual Thinkers — a guide to mastering the principles of layout, balance, and composition.
THE ART OF TYPE DESIGN:
Modern Principles for Visual Communication — everything you need to know about typography, from letterform anatomy to font selection.
LIGHT + FOCUS:
Photography Fundamentals for Modern Creators — a practical guide to capturing compelling images through the power of light and composition.
CODE + CANVAS:
Web Design Fundamentals for the Modern Web — bridging creativity and functionality to design better digital experiences.
TIME + MOTION
Principles of Motion Graphics for Dynamic Design — bringing visuals to life with movement, timing, and storytelling.
The lesson below is a sample of what’s to come from “Understanding Color: Fundamental Applications in Marketing”.
Color is strategy.
We’re building something powerful—practical, insightful, and made for marketers like you.
✨ Stay tuned. Stay inspired.
In today’s fast-paced creative world, it’s easy to skip the basics in favor of the next big trend. But true innovation happens when you have a deep understanding of design principles — and can break the rules with purpose.
Creative Solutions to Grow Your Business.™
Sage Design Group is proud to highlight the diverse, yet interconnected, services provided through its suite of specialized entities. From creative business solutions to empowering brands with unique merchandise, Sage Design Group continues to expand its reach and impact across various industries, offering customized services that inspire, elevate, and transform.
Sage Design Group
Creative Solutions to Grow Your Business.™
Sage Design Group serves as a full-service advertising, marketing, and creative agency, dedicated to helping businesses develop compelling branding strategies and innovative marketing solutions. By combining industry expertise with creative vision, Sage Design Group accelerates business growth and visibility across digital and traditional media channels.
sagedesigngroup.biz
MERCH + SWAG™
Empowering Brands with Eclectic Merchandise + Corporate Swag.™
Specializing in custom corporate merchandise and promotional products, MERCH + SWAG™ offers brands the tools they need to make a lasting impression. With an extensive collection of creative, functional, and high-quality merchandise, MERCH + SWAG™ helps businesses expand their reach and build stronger connections with clients and employees.
merch-plus-swag.com
DREAMSPACE™
Designs that Define Spaces that Inspire.™
DREAMSPACE™ focuses on creating inspiring, functional, and innovative spaces for both commercial environments and home offices. With an eye for design that balances aesthetics and purpose, DREAMSPACE™ transforms everyday spaces into dynamic areas that spark creativity and productivity.
dreamspace.club
Sage Design Group’s Shop
Where Style, Function, and Innovation Come Together.™
Sage Design Group’s Shop brings cutting-edge electronics, stylish office essentials, and high-tech gadgets to life. Inspired by the legacy of Fry’s Electronics, this online store offers a curated collection of innovative products designed to enhance both work and play.
sagedesigngroup.shop
Sage Design Group Online
Empowering Entrepreneurs, One Strategy at a Time.™
Sage Design Group Online is a dedicated platform for entrepreneurs and business owners seeking strategic guidance, creative inspiration, and leadership development. Offering online courses, workshops, and a vibrant community, Sage Design Group Online helps individuals grow and succeed in their businesses.
sagedesigngroup.online
AnnetteSage.com
Living Authentically. Leading Boldly.™
AnnetteSage.com is a personal and professional lifestyle platform curated by Annette C. Sage, the Owner and Founder of Sage Design Group. Through blog posts, interviews, and expert advice, Annette shares insights into leadership, entrepreneurship, and balanced living, empowering individuals to live their most authentic and successful lives. AnnetteSage.com will soon expand its offerings to include curated lifestyle products designed to enhance the daily lives of our community. These handpicked products will reflect the values of authenticity, innovation, and inspiration, providing individuals with items that empower them to lead their best lives.
annettesage.com
By offering such a wide range of services, Sage Design Group aims to streamline the process for businesses and individuals looking to optimize their creative efforts, improve their brand image, and elevate their environments. Through its suite of specialized entities, Sage Design Group provides an all-encompassing approach to growing your business, building brand identity, and creating memorable experiences.
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Marketing
Sage Design Group offers more than just marketing services – we craft transformative experiences that captivate audiences, amplify your message, and drive tangible results. We're here to create the perfect plan that zeroes in on your market and turbocharges your sales.
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Advertising
Dive into a world where creativity meets strategy and every ad is not just a message, but a story waiting to be told. Let Sage Design Group be your guide as we navigate the vast landscape of advertising, turning heads, capturing hearts, and propelling your brand to success.
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Branding
Sage Design Group's branding services aren't just a makeover – they're a journey of reinvention, a symphony of colors, shapes, and emotions crafted to resonate with your audience's soul. Let's create a masterpiece that stands out and leaves a mark on the world.
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Email Marketing
Revolutionize your inbox game! From eye-catching designs to irresistible content, Sage Design Group will help you craft emails that not only get opened but drive action. Say goodbye to boring blasts and hello to campaigns that convert and leave your audience craving more.
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Social Media
Sage Design Group isn't just about likes and shares; we're sculptors of influence and navigators of trends. We craft brand narratives, ignite conversations, and turn followers into loyal advocates. Let's conquer the social sphere and make your brand the talk of the town!
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Content Marketing
Fuel your brand's ascent to greatness with Sage Design Group's content marketing mastery! From compelling blogs to viral videos, we'll amplify your brand's voice and leave a lasting impression? Let's spark conversations that set your brand apart!
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Search Marketing
Unlock the gateway to online visibility with Sage Design Group's SEO prowess. Let's skyrocket your brand to the top of search engine results and ensure your business shines in the digital spotlight. Ready to conquer the web? Let's optimize your success together.
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Public Relations
Ready to make headlines and shape the conversation? Elevate your brand's narrative and shape perceptions with Sage Design Group's PR expertise. Let's craft your narrative, amplify your voice, and ensure your brand shines. Get ready to captivate with PR prowess!
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Consulting + Advising
Ready to revolutionize your business strategy? Sage Design Group's consulting and advising services are your compass in the sea of uncertainty. We're not just consultants; we're catalysts for change, architects of innovation, and partners in your success story.
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Graphic Design
Transform your brand's visual identity with Sage Design Group's expert graphic design services. From logos to packaging, our team brings creativity and expertise to every project. Contact us for a standout and professional design experience.
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Presentation Design
Take your presentations from ordinary to extraordinary with Sage Design Group's presentation design services. Elevate your brand and captivate your audience with our creative and professional designs. Let's take your presentations to the next level!
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Web Design + Development
Elevate your online presence with Sage Design Group's innovative web design and development services. From custom websites to e-commerce solutions, Sage Design Group's team will help design a captivating user friendly website.
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Motion Graphics
Engage your audience and elevate your brand's content with Sage Design Group's professional motion graphics and video editing services. Contact Sage Design Group to elevate your visuals today.
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Writing + Editing
Revamp your words into works of art with Sage Design Group's writing and editing services. Our team of expert writers will improve your content with precision and creativity. Contact us now for impressive results.
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Creative + Art Direction
Unlock your brand's full potential with Sage Design Group's expert creative and art direction services. We bring your vision to life through innovative design and strategic direction that will captivate your audience.
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Branding for Startups and Small Businesses
There’s a misconception that branding is solely for established businesses with huge marketing budgets. Quite the contrary. Small businesses and Startups are the ones who need a strong brand strategy to remain competitive in a crowded market.
Color Trends of 2025: What Brands Need to Know Now
Color is more than a visual decision - it’s a strategic tool. As explored in our founder Annette C. Sage's book, Understanding Color: Fundamentals and Applications in Marketing, color shapes perception, evokes emotion, and drives consumer behavior.
Innovative + Sustainable Packaging
Initial perceptions endure, and you typically only have a few seconds to attract the attention of a potential consumer or buyer while occupying shelf space. Your product packaging is the first thing people see. Let's get the creative juices flowing.
Annette C. Sage. Owner + Founder
Living Authentically. Leading Boldly.™
Email: info@sagedesigngroup.biz
Mobile: +1 (628) 899-7123
Phone: +1 (424) 279-3474
Creative Solutions to Grow Your Business.™
Our VISION: Sage Design Group wants to be the go-to-place for ideas that help CREATE, INSPIRE and GROW profitable businesses through meaningful human connections. We strive to foster results oriented communication campaigns to enhance our client’s image, improve their sales and maximize their ROI.
Our STORY: Sage Design Group is an advertising agency founded in 2005 by Art Director and Marketing Expert Annette C. Sage, who has over 20 years of experience in the industry. Its advertising philosophy takes the traditional marketing funnel and integrates advocacy to keep up with today’s interconnected economy.
Our GOALS: Sage Design Group’s goal is to create positive awareness of your company – locally, regionally or in the worldwide marketplace. We work to enhance profitability and grow your customer base. Sage Design Group can assist you in creating a brand identity that will give you a competitive edge and open doors to greater business opportunities.
sagedesigngroup.biz • merch-plus-swag.com • sagedesigngroup.shop • sagedesigngroup.online • shop.sagedesigngroup.biz • sagedesigngroup.biz/store • dreamspace.club • annettesage.com
Annette C. Sage
Owner / Founder / CEO
Living Authentically. Leading Boldly.™
Executive Bio
Cover Letter
Resume
Interview
Introducing the visionary force behind Sage Design Group, MERCH + SWAG™, and DREAMSPACE™: Annette C. Sage, a dynamic Creative/Art Director and Marketing Maven with over two decades of industry immersion. With a kaleidoscope of skills spanning Advertising and Marketing, Lead Generation, Business Development, and Identity Branding, Annette is the alchemist behind billion-dollar brand transformations.
Annette’s talents don’t stop there. She’s a luminary in the realms of photography and advertising design, boasting a trophy case adorned with accolades and a portfolio that graces the pages of prestigious publications and art gallery exhibits alike.
Fueling her creative fire, Annette pursued educational excellence, earning not only Associates Degrees in Commercial Art and Photography but also a BA in Visual Communications and an MBA in International Marketing. Her commitment to knowledge dissemination extended to the classroom as well, where she illuminated minds as a Multimedia instructor at ITT Technical Institute.
Beyond her impressive credentials, Annette’s secret sauce lies in her ability to forge strategic alliances with industry titans, leveraging her expansive network to propel projects to new heights. A true polymath, Annette brings her multifaceted expertise and infectious energy to every collaboration, elevating teams to unprecedented levels of success.
Ready to witness the magic firsthand? Explore the world of Annette C. Sage by visiting the websites below and prepared to be inspired.
SAGE DESIGN GROUP
Creative Solutions to Grow Your Business.™
sagedesigngroup.biz
DREAMSPACE™
Designs that Define Spaces that Inspire.™
dreamspace.club
MERCH + SWAG™
Empowering Brands with Eclectic Merchandise + Corporate Swag.™
merch-plus-swag.com
ANNETTESAGE.COM
Living Authentically. Leading Boldly.™
annettesage.com
SAGE DESIGN GROUP’S SHOP
Where Style, Function, and Innovation Come Together.™
sagedesigngroup.shop
SAGE DESIGN GROUP ONLINE
Empowering Entrepreneurs, One Strategy at a Time.™
sagedesigngroup.online
Empowering brands with eclectic merchandise + corporate swag.™
At MERCH + SWAG™, our mission is to elevate your brand’s presence through high-quality, innovative merchandise that captivates and delights your audience. We strive to provide unparalleled customer service, customization options, and creative solutions, ensuring your brand stands out in today’s competitive landscape. With MERCH + SWAG™, your brand’s identity becomes synonymous with excellence, creativity, innovation and unforgettable experiences.
