Kevin Tynan
I have had the opportunity to work with many fine designers over my 40-year marketing career. No one listened more closely, executed faster nor produced quality design more consistently than Patrick Falso.
I first worked with him 15 years ago when I was Marketing Director for the American Lung Association of Metropolitan Chicago where he produced our annual reports. His creative work was top notch. He worked quickly, took suggestions well and met every deadline.
When I became Executive Director for Marketing at UIC, my first action was to turn to Patrick for a redesign of the College of Business’ BIZ magazine which was a critical publication for PR and fundraising purposes. Once we analyzed the audience, set the tone and personality, Patrick developed a template which totally met our strategic objectives. We gradually expanded our relationship with Allegro Design and others within the university system employed his services, too.
Patrick became our preferred designer when I assumed the position of Senior Vice President/Marketing at Liberty Bank. Whether a small job or an extensive assignment, he was always responsive, reasonably-priced and thoughtful. I made a habit of hiring designers who could deliver more than we asked for and Patrick excelled in this area. Patrick consistently brought new ideas and graphic insights to every project.
Finally, a note on his personality. Many designers are prima donnas with fixed ideas on what constitutes good design. In my experience, they are not always receptive to client challenges or inquiries. Patrick states his opinion clearly and is not afraid to challenge a client’s vision, but ultimately he’s on the client’s side. Working with him is a joy.
I can not recommend him highly enough.
Lisa Pickell
President, Orren Pickell Building Group
Orren Pickell Building Group has worked with Allegro Design for close to 30 years and this has truly been one of our most beneficial and rewarding relationships.
Patrick Falso has a unique ability to design and produce artwork for brochures, print ads and publications that perfectly enhance each subject and opportunity. His knowledge of the industry and his awareness of ever-changing trends leads to the most efficient and appropriate use of time and marketing dollars, with recommendations that consistently identify new opportunities for furthering our business interests. Patrick has created some of our most effective and eye-catching marketing pieces, and he is equally adept at producing high-quality electronic communications, which are absolutely necessary to maximize exposure utilizing today’s social media networks.
Allegro offers so much more than graphic design as they are also a proven partner for implementing a comprehensive marketing plan that delivers a consistent and compelling message to existing and potential customers. Allegro Design is an extremely reliable source—whether we have months to plan or a few hours’ notice, Patrick has always come through with the quality and visual impact necessary to engage our audience.
We continue to rely on Allegro Design for all of our print and electronic marketing needs, and we consider them one of our most valuable resources for maintaining our competitive edge in the industry.
Michelle Rohrer Lauer
Owner, Michelle’s Interiors
I wanted to thank the two of you. I am so happy and so excited that we have connected as a team. I have always felt throughout the years that it’s hard to find people to understand how I feel . . . my voice and my passion . . . and the two of you are killing it. You really have my voice and are taking it beyond my expectations. I feel the timing and our team is so important and I am really excited about the future and the direction of the way things are going! I thank you both so very much!
Kathryn Bocanegra
Assistant Professor, Jane Addams College of Social Work
I just wanted to share that the rave reviews of the website keep pouring in. People love the design and the organization of the materials! Thank you so much!
This project was recently featured on WBEZ and I’ll be on Reset tomorrow between 12 – 1 pm. The visibility and accessibility of this project would not be possible if it weren’t for your work. Thank you again and again for your partnership.
Maggie Sketch
Marketing and Communications Manager, Scientific Device Laboratory, Inc.
I just wanted to thank you for your work on our microscope slide project. You have a very unique way of drilling down on what I thought I wanted, and molding that into what I really needed in order to design a piece that clearly conveys the message for the audience. Every detail of the project was attended to with the highest degree of attention and care, from the overall concept, to the design, and even down to the final touches on the printed finish that really made the graphics pop off the page. Your ability to take concepts and portray them graphically is amazing—not to mention your willingness to work on a short schedule with a tight deadline. Working with you truly overshot my expectations, and even helped me learn more about my own products and services and their true benefit for customers. I can’t wait to distribute these pieces to our current (and future) customers!
Tim Moore
Baha’i Publishing
Just want to take the time to thank you for your usual fine job on our books this season. The quality you provide is excellent, and always in a very timely manner. This season I want to make particular note of the job you did on Mystery of God. We were all nervous about how it was going to turn out, but I think it’s fair to say it exceeded our expectations. We are all very pleased.
Thanks again, and looking forward to continuing our business relationship.
Katie Newland / Annabel Bendz
ACG National Capital
For over ten years, Patrick has creatively and intelligently designed our chapter’s business marketing collateral from event announcements to conference brochures. He has an instinctive knack changing business content into clean & eye catching graphic material for specific audiences. He is very easy to work with and always produces on time.
With minimal direction he produces high quality work which is innovative, fresh and timely. His pieces always reach directly to the specific message we desire to communicate to our targeted audience. Working with Patrick is a pleasure as he is fast, friendly and focused.
Brad Schwartz
Banner Day Camp
As our project unfolded it became clear that our family business operates from different values, tastes and opinions. At times this can be difficult and slow down or stop projects in their tracks. You had the special ability to hear what people were saying and distill it to a look and feel which each one of us is excited about. I especially appreciate your integrity and strength of character to stand up for what you believe will be successful for your client, in this case Banner Day Camp. All of our pieces that you designed are outstanding.
Being a small family business, it is especially important that we receive value for our dollars spent. While this project was a stretch for us financially, we are thoroughly pleased with the end product and the services you and your team have provided. Each and every time we have called or emailed your responses have been quick and efficient. Even when we have a last minute piece we need to create you have been very responsive and taken great care of us.
Michael Anisfeld
President, Globepharm
I am absolutely thrilled and delighted with the Globepharm Seminars advertising brochure redesign. You did a great job—quickly, efficiently and expediently. A thousand thanks. . . .
Angelo Grossi
President, Optima Educational Solutions
Allegro is so much more than a design firm, they are a key to the success of our business. Although they consistently provide excellent design solutions, their expertise delves much deeper. Allegro continues to develop innovative strategic ideas that help our business grow tremendously.
Allegro staff took the time to learn about our customers and our business and in the process became a highly valued member of our tactical team. We run many million-dollar continuing medical education programs every year and Allegro has exhibited good business sense along with dynamic creativity. They have had proven success contributing to the marketing activities that are vital to our growth.
We have many FDA requirements associated with our printed materials and Allegro dedicated the time to learn the specifics. Yet the pieces are still designed with creative flair and the projects flow together seamlessly.
Allegro’s quality, creativity and follow-through in the face of lightning-quick deadlines are incomparable. No matter how rushed each project may be, Allegro remains focused on our needs and takes the extra steps to make our business successful. They offer creative and strategic ideas that add value for our customers.