About
We don’t want to brag, but we’re pretty awesome.
We’re a woman-owned print design and web development agency celebrating our 32nd year in business!
We create web, print and digital marketing solutions for schools, nonprofits, and socially responsible businesses. Our holistic design strategies help our clients create memorable experiences that effectively and sustainably deepen relationships with their audience.
Our Manifesto
Our manifesto sums up our philosophy and creative approach. It’s not just about the work we do, but why and how we do it:
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Who We Are
The Graphic Details team is made up of pet parents, gastronomes, musicians, motorheads, photographers, comedians, and wizards. (Seriously, our clients have called us wizards on more than one occasion!)
Each member of our team is approachable, proactive, and informed, ensuring that every project — no matter how big or small — conveys an intentional and accurate reflection of your brand.
The Team
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Sydney Bilodeau Web Project Manager & Architect
Sydney has spent over a decade working in creative spaces in and around New Hampshire’s seacoast as a photographer, designer, email marketer, and more. An organization junkie and left-brained creative, she’s passionate about distilling big ideas down into actionable items and her unique skill set provides empathy and understanding for project stakeholders on all sides. When she’s not at work, you can catch her running her photography business, Sydney Bilodeau Photography, out hiking and exploring New England, or hanging at home with her husband and two dogs (probably watching the X-Files).
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Kaitlyn Huwe Designer
Kaitlyn was born and raised in the Seacoast and has spent two decades designing print materials, the latter half of those as the Senior Designer and Brand Manager at The Music Hall. Her passion lies in solving the complex puzzle of large publications, balancing content and client needs together into one cohesive piece. Along with design work, Kaitlyn spent many years working behind the scenes in local theater productions and producing Darwin’s Waiting Room comedy troupe, including bringing their show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2013. A dog lover and a travel enthusiast, when Kaitlyn’s not at her desk you can find her (or not) in Scotland, Italy, or wherever is next.
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Nathaniel Parker Raymond Designer/Front End Developer
Nat is a graphic artist with two decades of experience in design and illustration and is comfortable working with a wide array of traditional and digital media. He earned his B.F.A. in printmaking and drawing from the University of New Hampshire. He creates music under the monikers Conquered and Avoided Space.
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Brenda Riddell Owner/Creative Director
Brenda is a designer, educator, and entrepreneur. Her career in the graphics industry spans 29 years. She started designing and coding web sites in 1997 and continues to be involved in all of our client projects as creative director. Brenda taught design-related courses for over 16 years, most recently for the graphic design department at New Hampshire Institute of Art. Brenda is also passionate about animal welfare. She volunteers with several animal rescues, and is the creator of artfortheunderdog.com and straightoffthastreets.com, sites that aim to raise awareness of animal homelessness and neglect.
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Phil Smith Web Developer
Phil has created custom WordPress themes with a strong focus on SEO for over 12 years. In addition to WordPress, he also has experience in building Drupal, Joomla, and e-commerce sites. Phil’s customer service skills set him apart from others in this industry. His ability to work through complex issues and educate clients on best practices is second to none. Phil considers himself a car buff, and in his free time he enjoys working on and racing his custom built cars.
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Megan Tracy Designer/Illustrator
Megan graduated from James Madison University with a B.F.A. in graphic design. She enjoys creating digital illustrations, unique brand identities, and crisp, communicative designs that solve problems for our clients. Megan isn’t afraid to experiment with color, texture, and bold graphics to bring her ideas to life. When she’s not designing, you’ll find her in the gym, cooking up something nutritious, or out exploring a new place.
The Client-Creative Connection
Our team may be small, but we are efficient and offer a unique alternative to larger agencies. We believe in direct contact between our clients and the creative staff working on their projects. Unlike many agencies that put “gatekeepers” between clients and the creative staff, we want to minimize any barriers to communication. We encourage our clients to speak directly with the individuals who are designing and managing their projects so that they can be an active and meaningful part of the creative process.
"Graphic Details strikes the impossible balance of feeling like a small shop that intimately knows your brand, while delivering the high quality work of a big agency. Perhaps the best thing about working with Graphic Details is the creative process. It doesn't happen in silos; it is a fun, collaborative process in which their team effectively quarterbacks the discussion and keeps the group on track, while allowing everyone to feel a sense of ownership in the choices that are made."
