Ocean Color Today For nearly 20 years starting in 1996, Ocean Color occupied a large commercial space on a main drag. I no longer have a large studio space and production equipment. I no longer produce large format graphics and displays in house. And by the way, 99% of the web sites you will find also do not produce anything themselves. What you will get with Ocean Color is honest and well informed answers based on my 25 years of experience and proven sources. Though I will not be on the production floor myself for some projects, I work closely with those who are in order to ensure that my customers' needs are understood and satisfied.
Also to be honest, I was just 52 when the photo above was taken. I am somewhat older now with more weight and less hair, but my spirit is the same.
Phil Dickinson
2005: After years of working in commercial photography, graphic design, and marketing, I started Ocean Color in 1995 to take advantage of new digital technology that made it possible to print large color images. Ocean color has grown to include a full range of services and products for trade show exhibits and other promotional displays. Thanks to referrals from satisfied customers and the Internet, we now have clients across the country and around the world.
I didn’t need to go to business school to learn the number one rule: Treat customers the way I would want to be treated. I’d want straight, honest answers, not a sales pitch, fair pricing, and somebody paying attention to my unique circumstances. It’s not rocket science; it’s just being honest and making the effort.
The map above shows where our customers were by 2005. We have added customers since then, of course, but have not made a new map, because this one tells the story.
Today Ocean Color is more involved in marketing than in trade show displays.
Below are logos of some of our customers over the years: