News & Updates
Hampshire Farms: Bringing the Outside, Inside
We recently had the pleasure of working with Hampshire Farms to transform their new office space with art that would reflect the beautiful flowers they grow in their greenhouses. This was a case where standard stock photos would just not do – we wanted to take their...
Courtney Wright, Gemini Builds It! CEO on Return to Work Struggles – WGN Chicago
“Working from home doesn’t do collaboration,” Wright said. “It doesn’t help creativity that comes when multiple minds are together in a room dealing with a client issue.”
Chicago Manufacturer Running Around-The-Clock To Keep Businesses, Nursing Homes & Schools Safe; Preparing For Phase 2 Ramp-Up
Mon, January 4, 2021, 5:00 AM CST Elgin, IL Gemini Builds It! & Showcase Acrylics CEO urges schools across the country to implement sneeze guard shields for Phase 2 protocol to avoid re-closuresCHICAGO, Jan. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Schools across the country are...
Has the Coronavirus Impacted Your Supply Chain?
HAS THE CORONAVIRUS IMPACTED YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN?As you have likely heard, the Coronavirus is causing global panic, both within the health industry and across global commerce markets. The outbreak has forced Chinese plants to close for extended periods of time,...
Gemini Gives – Turning Point
This month, through our "Gemini Gives" program we partnered up with an organization called Turning Point in Woodstock, IL. Turning Point is a non-profit organization that offers shelter and support for victims of violence and neglect. Employees and clients teamed up...
Don’t Dream Big, Dream HUGE!
An Interview with Dana DeAno
Recently Gemini had the chance to talk with artist Dana DeAno about her motivations, inspirations, and a little about life behind the art.
Get Your Business to Show Up for Local Google Searches
As a business owner, you know how important it is to “keep up with the times” when it comes to successful marketing strategies.
Just For You Pricing is Here
Just as you want to simplify the buying process for your customers, Gemini strives to do the same for YOUR business. Earlier this year, we sent out a survey and the responses we received were valuable, and we want you to know that we are listening. Using your feedback...
Independent Retailer Trends for Picture Framing in 2019
With the rise of behemoth online retailers, many have been bemoaning the decline of brick and mortar stores. Retail experts insist that retail is not dead, merely evolving.
Pricing And Inventory Strategies That Work for 2019
The beginning of a new year inspires many people to reflect on their successes and setbacks from the year before, in personal matters but in business as well.
2019 WCAF Expo – Will you be attending?
In today’s world of online everything, framing retailers and art galleries have two choices: beat ’em or join ’em!
Using Video and Facebook Live for No-Cost Marketing
Times are changing – some of the traditional marketing techniques and tactics that worked so well ten years ago are ineffective in today’s digital world
5 Time-Saving Social Media Strategies to Increase Holiday Sales
In order to be successful on social sites, brands need to establish an intentional and clear social media approach so they don’t waste time getting caught in the weeds of customer interactions. Here are our five favorite examples of strategies that will save time and increase sales this holiday season.
The 3 Best Ways to Thank your Customers
As you approach the season of expressing gratefulness, it is important to identify the best ways to show your customers just how valued they are. You want to make them feel special in hopes that they remain loyal to your business for years to come. You can exemplify the human aspect of your brand by building customer loyalty and creating personal connections.
Expanding Business with an Outsourced Manufacturer
Companies that employ an outsourced manufacturer enjoy many tangible and intangible benefits that they otherwise would not. Making the choice to outsource manufacturing and fulfillment or not is often crucial to the success of a business. Here are some of the top reasons why our clients choose to utilize our high volume frame production.
How to Position Digital Photo Restoration Services to Your Customers
As the owner of a frame shop, you know that the challenge to increasing local business is not only in producing great retail art and design ideas, but also it is reminding your customers that their best wall decor ideas might be right under their nose.
CASE STUDY: Gallery Wall… From Rendering To Install
This wall is the first thing you see when you walk into this bedroom, but it wasn’t very inspired. Working closely with the designer and securing all the correct wall measurements, we rendered a layout of a new gallery wall of photos that stretched from the top point all the way to the floor.
CASE STUDY: Environmental Branding
Gemini Builds It! was challenged to provide creative solutions for branding an environment at a new Chicago corporate headquarters. This installation embodied the interior elements, curated art, signage and graphics to promote a culture that encourages success by creating an environment tha
We’re Hiring!
Delivery & Logistics Manager Something New Everyday! At Gemini, we preserve fine art and personal treasures in custom frames and display cases, and provide delivery services to galleries and framers in a six state area. To view some of our creations,...