Author Archives: Jeremy Flagg

About Jeremy Flagg

My name is Jeremy Flagg and I currently own/operate 241South Studios where I work as a graphic designer, photographer and a design educator. I am located in Metro-West Massachusetts and work with clients all across the Northeast US. I received my Bachelors from Salem State University where I focused in Graphic Design and received my MFA in Graphic Design from Savannah College of Art & Design where I focused in environmentally friendly and sustainable design practices.

Do you love paper too?

Designer, Jeremy Flagg, debunks the top myths about using environmentally friendly paper. Continue reading

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Buy Local / Shoot Local

“Buy Local” meant that we need to utilize the world down the road from us. This keeps our local industry strong and helps reduce environmental impact by transporting goods unbelievable distance. Continue reading

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Buy Local in the Global Village

The idea of working locally doesn’t mean we have to lose our ability to tackle the market beyond our immediate vicinity. When I talk about thinking locally, I specifically mean think about what is local to you and what is local to your product’s destination. Continue reading

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From Commuting to Telecommuting

Jeremy Flagg, our guru on eco-friendly freelancing, describes how he persuades clients to use Skype so he doesn't have waste time traveling. Continue reading

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Business Cards And Waste

Are your business cards going to waste? Is it worth printing more than 100 these days? Jeremy Flagg addresses these burning issues. Continue reading

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Saving Green by Being Green

I think one of the most important things that come up when trying to turn a creative to the world of green is the money. It’s something I’ll be continuously looking into but the bad news is being green isn’t always cheap. Because of this, I’m going to ease your conversion into the world of environmental friendliness. Continue reading

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Greening the Office

There are numerous benefits to having plants in a work environment. The first and foremost is cleaner air...So what type of plants do you call friend in your office setting? Continue reading

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How Green Are You?

Folks, I have to admit, while the results of my poll weren't the bleakest, it definitely didn’t paint a pretty picture for creatives and how we treat the planet. There is a lot of room for improvement. Continue reading

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