Welcome to my blog – Corvus – named after the genus name that the Raven falls under in the animal kingdom. As president of RavenWood Creative, I’ll be sharing my thoughts with you about, the communication industry, the effects of social media on the industry, graphic design, viral video and the events of the day.
First things first, I get asked all the time, “why the name RavenWood Creative?” Well, when I decided to start my own communication consultancy, I wanted to avoid the usual route and name the business after myself. In my opinion, there’s nothing original in doing that. Unless you have a cool name to play off – Ernst – doesn’t cut it.
So I thought about my passions in life. There’s volunteering, I’m a certified volunteer firefighter here in Pennsylvania. Yes, I’m one of the many “crazy folks” that run into a burning building, but we, of course, don the proper gear. I’ve been doing it over 12 years now, and enjoy the camaraderie and helping people. And, I also volunteer in restoring an 18th century flour/grain mill in my township here in Southeast PA, right outside Philadelphia. It’s a slow process, but we have big plans. But naming a communication consultancy after fire and flour didn’t make sense to me.
Then I thought about two other passions of mine, the works of Edgar Allan Poe, while I’m no expert, I’ve always been fascinated by his creativity, his angst, and his era. While some say he was an opium addict/drunk, I say yes, and a creative one at that. I also have a hobby (among many) I enjoy very much, woodworking. I’ve built some of the furniture in my house and it came in handy when my wife and I renovated our almost 100-year-old home.
So I took my two passions Poe’s “The Raven” being my favorite poem and woodworking and combined theminto my third passion business communication – and with an apology to Edgar – “Once upon a midnight dreary, while I ponder a name for my business, that was neither weak nor weary – I arrived at RavenWood Creative.” Remember, I apologized first before doing that. I hope you continue to check in here and spread the word about RavenWood Creative and contact us if you need help in writing that article or designing that graphic that helps you grow your business. As technology carves it’s way through the communication industry, I plan on RavenWood Creative to be there helping its clients use these tools to their advantage.
Til next time, Tim
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So proud of your latest accomplishment! Yes I speak of the DOOR project that I know I just flung at you but I know you will finish with a Flair! The colors are your choice since my creative side leaves alot to be desired. As always, your expertise in all things creative is appreciated, and when I get a chance I will drop off the MARBLE project to you……T- Thanks again for all you do for our organization.