Veugeler Design Group (VDG) was formed in 2006 as a boutique graphic design firm in Buford, Georgia. We have since then grown into an award-winning, full-service design, web development, and marketing agency with a local and national clientele. Our core philosophy is simple: Helping businesses succeed by design. VDG collaborates with our customers on every project, whether large or small, to deliver optimal results that help build brands and increase visibility in today’s competitive marketplace. VDG is heavily involved in our local community as creator and publisher of Suwanee Magazine, a lifestyle magazine that showcases the rich culture that encompasses the northern suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. Our team is proud of the work we do to help businesses grow and succeed through:
- Naming
- Logo and Identity Packages
- Typography
- Brand Guidelines
- Content Development
- Copywriting
- Photography
- Package Design
- Marketing Strategy
- Magazine Layout and Design
- Magazine Ad Design
- Billboard Design
- Annual Reports
- Menus
- Marketing Collateral
- Posters
- Postcards
- Flyers and Brochures
- Book Cover Design
- Packaging
- Promotional Merchandise
- Direct Mail Campaigns
- Signage
- Trade Show Displays and Exhibits
- Website Design and Development
- Web Content Generation
- E-commerce
- Microsite Design
- Landing Pages
- Website Maintenance
- Website Hosting
- Pay Per Click
- E-mail Marketing
- Digital Advertising
- App Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Internet Reputation Management
- Content Marketing
- Dealership Logo Design
- Newspaper / Magazine Ads
- E-blasts
- Web Banners
- Retargeting Ads
- 8-page Booklet Mailers
- Letter Mailers
- Billboard Design
- Event Headlines
- Storyboards
- Vehicle Wraps
- Landing Pages
- Logo Design
- Website Design
- Flyers, Postcards and Ad Design
- Email Campaigns
- Social Media Graphics
- Social Media Advertising
- Programs, Maps and Guides
- Signage
- Branded Promotional Items
- Press Releases
- Event Operations and Logistics
- Marketing and Branding
- Ideation and Implementation
- Ticketing
- Site Layout
- Map Designs
- Entertainment Booking
- Budget Management
- City and Permits Liaison
- Vendor Management
- Sponsorship Negotiations
- Volunteer Coordination
- Staffing
- PR Management (Press Release Creation and Distribution)
- Media Management (Billboard, Radio and TV)
Randall Veugeler
Founder/Creative Director
Our founder, Randall Veugeler’s vision is simple: to create premium graphic design, web, and marketing solutions that help clients win. With 25 years spent as a Creative Director, Designer and Art Director, the professional experience he brings to the table is invaluable. Randall has served as an Art Director for several award-winning advertising agencies in Chicago, South Florida and Atlanta, including the Omnicom Group Company, Zimmerman Advertising, where he managed a creative team of 35+ artists. In 2006, he decided to open the doors of his own design firm in Buford, Georgia – and business has been growing ever since. Today, he leads a graphic design, web development, and marketing team whose enthusiasm and drive to succeed are exceeded only by his own. Randall’s extensive background in automotive marketing and design has fueled the growth of VDG, allowing it to become one of the top digital and print design groups in the automotive industry. While automotive is at the core, VDG’s team of designers have brought a wide variety of professional experience in many different industries. Veugeler Design Group now services clients across the nation, in a number of different fields: automotive, hospitality, medical, government, finance, sports, nonprofit, food & beverage and more. The only thing that could hold a torch to Randall Veugeler’s passion for great design is his love of craft beer – as evidenced by VDG’s pub-themed office space. So it only makes sense that Veugeler Design Group has also become known for its premium craft beer and brewery design work. The doors are always open at VDG. If you would like to learn more about how Randall’s creative direction and top-notch design team can help your business win, then stop by our office for a cold beer, on us.
Randall Veugeler
Founder/Creative Director
Angela Veugeler
Vice President
Angela Veugeler has a B.A. in Advertising from Michigan State University, over 15 years of experience in Marketing & Advertising, and an accomplished background in Automotive Advertising which started at one of the nation's top agencies. Her years of experience taking care of clients have shaped the model of how accounts at VDG are handled today: with great attention to detail, superb time-management, professionalism and ongoing communication with the client. Angela started working with her husband, Randall Veugeler, when Veugeler Design Group's client demands increased. The Accounts/Administration Department took shape in her hands, and Veugeler Design Group has steadily grown since Angela's interpersonal leadership and focus on employee and client relations is the glue that holds VDG together! She typically handles a million things at once and yet treats each person as if they were the only one on her entire agenda. This skill could be attributed to the nearly five years spent in a multifaceted role at Zion Farms, as: Marketing Director, Wedding & Event Coordinator, Horseback Riding Instructor, Camp Director...and more! Today, as a mother of three boys under the age of 9, Angela Veugeler is always on the move, but always manages to hold down the fort at VDG. We don't know what we'd do without her!
Angela Veugeler
Vice President
Erica Abrams
Art Director/Designer
Erica Abrams has always had a passion and talent for art and design, even from a very young age. Two years after graduating from SCAD Atlanta with top honors, Erica became the Art Director of a nationally-renowned, automotive advertising agency where her skills as an industry leader were further developed. When Randall Veugeler decided to open the doors of Veugeler Design Group in 2006, he hand-selected Erica Abrams as Art Director, knowing that her skill set as an expert in automotive print design would help the company grow. Not only is she excellent at creating ads that best suit her client's marketing messages; but if you sit at her computer and just watch her for a few minutes, you will be blown away by the speed and accuracy with which she works. It is this level of talent that has since helped VDG grow from a two-man team to a team of 15 experienced graphic designers, web developers, marketing strategists, sales associates and account executives, all under the creative leadership of Randall Veugeler and Erica Abrams.
Erica Abrams
Art Director/Designer
Laura “Roots” Payne
Production Manager/Designer
Laura Payne, a graduate of Full Sail University, joined Veugeler Design Group (VDG) in 2007 when the company's clientele and workload had nearly tenfold; and the need for somebody to manage the workflow, client/agency communication, deadlines and delegation was dire. Laura joined the team and saved the day (well, primarily their sanity) almost immediately! Her diverse background which includes: music label management, graphic design and sales at a Volkswagen dealer, has leant her a unique advantage in her ability to understand, explain and "speak both languages" to our clients and design team. On a daily basis, Laura Payne is juggling upwards of 300 emails and phone calls, hundreds of tight deadlines, lots of last-minute changes and detail-laden projects. She is THE queen of fast-paced and efficient multi-tasking! Her ability to troubleshoot an issue while smiling and laughing with a client is something that everyone should strive for. She is literally the wheels that keep this design factory rolling!
Laura “Roots” Payne
Production Manager/Designer
April Miller
Production Manager/Designer
April Miller joined Veugeler Design Group as an intern in 2010, eager to learn anything and everything about print design. Thankfully, her talent level matched her eagerness & passion, and she was quickly promoted to a full-time graphic designer several months later. This was a dream come true for a girl who loved drawing so much that she applied for art school at eight years old (after seeing a tv commercial). Later, she pursued a career in childhood education but eventually realized that her heart was still in design. Over the past few years April has grown tremendously as an artist, and has also demonstrated great rapport and customer service with clients. Promoting her to a joint role as Production Manager/Graphic Designer was a very natural process. And her ability to work extremely fast made her an especially ideal candidate for direct mail management. As an advocate of ongoing education, April is known to utilize her own free time to learn and advance as a designer. This dedication to her craft is recognized and appreciated by both clients and colleagues alike. Her favorite thing about working at VDG? "That it's a place of quality, passion and heart. It all starts from the top and we are blessed to work for Randall & Angela, two of the greatest people I have ever met. They have built their business with passion and their heart for the staff is unbelievable. Not only do I get to follow my dream of being a designer, but I am fortunate enough to do it at VDG!"
April Miller
Production Manager/Designer
Walt Wooden
Web Designer/Designer/Brew Master
Walt Wooden, Senior Web Developer at Veugeler Design Group (VDG), has 30 years of graphic design and website development experience. He joined VDG in 2011 and has successfully designed and developed hundreds of websites since that time. Originally, Walt attended Auburn University (yes, he's still a diehard fan!) to pursue a degree in Chemical Engineering, but realized his talent and passion for Graphic Design - thus changing career paths. His scientific-oriented mind is still a prominent characteristic, however, and is evidenced by his creative yet analytical approach to website design & development. "Designing is the same as scientific experimentation to me," he has said. Walt has an apparent tenacity and drive to create new things from scratch, research, analyze and teach. His calm demeanor and attitude is appreciated by clients and colleagues alike, especially when it comes to seemingly-stressful IT issues and troubleshooting. Walt has a desire to serve others and is a patient teacher, which has been an invaluable asset for teaching clients how to operate and manage their new websites. His handiwork expands far beyond the technological. When Walt (or "WaltGyver" as we say) isn’t perfecting the code to make your websites look amazing, you might find him making stained glass windows, brewing beer, woodworking, constructing furniture or remodeling the VDG headquarters!
Walt Wooden
Web Designer/Designer/Brew Master
Shay Harbaugh
Jr. Art Director
Shay Harbaugh, Junior Art Director at Veugeler Design Group (VDG) is one of those people who truly lives and breathes great design. To say that she is passionate about the design industry as a whole, is an understatement. Since joining the team in 2012, Shay has stepped up to the plate as an instructor, leader and role model at VDG. After obtaining a hard-earned B.A. in Art & Graphic Design from Murray State University, Shay did not stop her pursuit of ongoing education. Quite the opposite! She has her pulse on the design world and is continuously seeking ways to grow as an artist. As an active member of many graphic design networking groups, Shay is the go-to girl for industry-related news and shares weekly inspiration with the VDG team. Shay can draw inspiration from, or point out design flaws, in just about anything and everything. She is a diehard Typography-lover and has an enormous collection of unique and custom fonts. Yes, she admittedly is a font snob and will even purchase products based solely on package design. But, it is that intricately creative mind and attention to detail that allows her to clearly convey a client's message through her design. Her favorite thing about being a Graphic Designer? "It keeps me on my toes! I always try to keep up with current design trends and technology."
Shay Harbaugh
Jr. Art Director
Brian Hassinger
Graphic Designer
Brian Hassinger, a graduate of SCAD, developed his skills as a designer in many different industries, including: diamonds, home-building and direct mail. He joined Veugeler Design Group in 2012 and has been a valued member of the team every since. Brian is very detail-oriented and thorough in his design work, which has led him the opportunity to take on bigger projects and new creative in recent years. Although he's very sarcastic and witty with the team, his respect and appreciation of his colleagues is evident. One of his favorite things about being a designer? "Getting to make cool s*** all day!" (we told you he was sarcastic. "Honestly though, it's knowing that my creativity is valued and being put it to good use. And the fact that so many people see our design work because of all the media we appear in/on."
Brian Hassinger
Graphic Designer
Sue Pelot
Accountant
Joining the company in September of 2015 our Accounting Specialist and Office Manger Sue Pelot brings over 30 years experience in Human Resources, Accounting, Office Management and Executive Administrative Support to our company. Originally a music major graduating from the University of West Georgia, Sue’s favorite thing about her job is creating order and finding more efficient ways to be productive. Having known Angie and Randall Veugeler for years – she was pleased to have been asked to join the company. Through the International Association of Administrative Professionals, Sue is a Certified Administrative Professional and Organization Manager and has over 20 years of QuickBooks experience. Sue has been married to her best friend for what she calls a “long time,” has two amazing sons, a gorgeous daughter-in-law and a beautiful grandson named Rhett. Her favorite sports team is “of course” the Georgia Bulldogs!
Sue Pelot
Accountant
Natalie Stubbs
Account Coordinator
Natalie Stubbs joined the VDG team in July 2015 after graduating from the University of West Georgia with a B.A. in Psychology. A native of Covington, Georgia, she is now a resident of Atlanta. With over six years experience in childcare and teaching, before joining VDG Natalie worked for the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice. Natalie does a variety of tasks well, from working with clients on a daily basis, assisting with the publishing of Suwanee Magazine to supporting the coordination of our many events. Natalie enjoys spending weekends at the lake and drinking sweet red wine.
Natalie Stubbs
Account Coordinator
Priscilla Salmasi
Digital Marketing Manager
Priscilla joined VDG in 2015 with over six years experience in marketing and sales. With a journalism degree from Georgia State University, she has experience working in many different roles, from small businesses to the corporate market. With over two years specializing in search engine optimization and digital marketing, Priscilla enjoys the ever changing landscape of the digital marketing industry. A Georgia native, Priscilla lives in the Buford area with her husband Chris, daughter Kaelyn and boxer Blitz.
Priscilla Salmasi
Digital Marketing Manager
Clarke Glidewell
Web Developer
Clarke Glidewell joined VDG in 2016 as an intern, while completing his Web Development Degree at Gwinnett Technical College. After working with the VDG Web Department for a few months, they soon realized that his expertise, self-starter attitude, willingness to be a team player and skills in troubleshooting and problem-solving were invaluable to the team. Clarke has passion and talent for web design and development and a desire to continuously learn about new web solutions in an ever-evolving industry. When he isn't at his computer coding, you will find him spending time with his wife, one-year-old daughter and two dogs. A born-and-raised Georgia boy, he is of course an Atlanta Falcons and Braves fan.and a fan of a good bourbon! He feels just as at home in the kitchen as he does at his computer, making delicious homemade meals and honing his craft of pickle and jam making. His favorite thing about working at VDG so far? The team work environment and the variety of projects we get to work on.
Clarke Glidewell
Web Developer
Rachel Pillow
Marketing Director
Rachel Pillow, Marketing Director of Veugeler Design Group, has over six years of experience in the development of marketing and communication strategies. With a B.A in Communication Studies from Westmont College in California, she is an advocate for the pursuit of continued education in a rapidly-evolving industry. Rachel manages VDG's internal marketing and corporate communications and works closely with key clients to develop their brand identity, web content, digital and traditional marketing strategies. VDG is the design/marketing arm behind several award-winning festival, of which Rachel is responsible for managing a team in the creation and execution of event details, including but not limited to: vendor and sponsorship agreements, PR & communications, marketing strategy, volunteer management, entertainment, venue logistics and implementing the best ROI model for each event. She also serves as the Managing Editor of Suwanee Magazine - a hyperlocal, bi-monthly magazine focused on the community, culture, lifestyle, events and news in & around Gwinnett County - created and published by Veugeler Design Group. Her favorite thing about working at VDG? It never gets boring! We have our hands in a lot of different things, but together are extremely talented and efficient. This is a true team environment where we're willing to help each other with anything - we are all like family!
Rachel Pillow
Marketing Director
Michelle Fasig
Event Manager
Michelle Fasig joined VDG in 2015 with over five years experience in management and sales. Her background in team management and her passion for creative thinking has allowed her to take the reigns of our Events Department, while overseeing the execution and coordination of several, large, award-winning events throughout the year. Michelle enjoys the fast-paced, evolving events industry and is constantly searching for new ways to make our and our client’s events the most successful and memorable in the Southeast. Much to our enjoyment, Michelle also has a background in professional culinary training, and in her downtime enjoys experimenting in the kitchen and cooking delicious meals for her family and friends.
Michelle Fasig
Event Manager
Julie Perdue
Magazine Sales
Julie Perdue, Advertising Sales Representative for Suwanee Magazine, is one of those people that thrives on being involved in the community and seems to know everyone in Suwanee. We often joke with her that she knows more people than the Mayor himself! Julie moved to Suwanee over 25 years ago to raise her two, beautiful daughters in a family-friendly area and to open her award-winning photography business, Main Street Photography. But, in typical Julie fashion, having just one business venture was not enough. As a small business owner herself, Julie’s commitment to helping local businesses grow and succeed is genuine. And, Suwanee Magazine offered her the perfect opportunity to do just that: an outlet for business owners to share their stories, advertise events or specials, and brand themselves in the Suwanee community. Julie’s passion for small business growth is also evident as she serves on the Board of Directors of The Suwanee Business Alliance, The Suwanee Network, and The Downtown Development Authority for the City of Suwanee. Julie Perdue is your go-to girl for anything & everything Suwanee-related, and she’ll happily meet with anyone seeking insight…especially if you’d like to meet over a glass of wine!
Julie Perdue
Magazine Sales
Laura Grant
Graphic Designer
Laura Grant joined VDG in 2016 as a Graphic Designer, specializing in web and print ads. After graduating from University of North Georgia with a degree in Art Marketing and Graphic Design, she worked as a freelance artist and graphic designer at a newspaper in Northeast Georgia and the city's Downtown Development Authority. Her favorite thing about being a graphic designer is being able to spend the day expressing her creativity and making our clients ideas come to life. Her creativity is also evident as she spends her free time illustrating and watercoloring or finding the perfect pieces for her home by scouring antique shops. Born and raised in Georgia, it is no doubt that she is a Georgia Bulldogs fan! Her favorite thing about working at VDG so far? Being surrounded by such talented graphic designers who are passionate about creating beautiful work….it has definitely pushed me to grow as an artist."
