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well, hello there!

Welcome to the Chocolate Cactus blogsite.  A little of this and a little of that, all rolled into one big ball of goodness.  Here you will be able to read the latest, see recent works and read random babbles all in one place.  You're one lucky duck.

With nine years of design experience and an accomplished marketing background, owner and creative director Jodi Bell prefers a straightforward, personalized approach to her design work. "Everything I design is done with marketing in mind," states this former designer for a Houston-based magazine. It is her philosophy that "Standout designs equal effective marketing". The result is that the marketing and branding process is made infinitely easier for her clients. Jodi's portfolio reveals her love of typography and clean, no-frills designs. It is this that makes her designs standout creations that market themselves. 


Chocolate Cactus offers a variety of design work. Jodi's talents include creating complete identities to collateral materials and logo designs. Aside from logos, one of her specialties is custom one-of-a-kind announcements and wedding invitations. Because her clean, fresh designs appeal to a wide variety of industries, her client list includes not only photographers worldwide but also boutiques, auto manufacturers and just about everything in between.

Jodi has a special affinity for her photographer clients, most likely because she's a photographer herself, having won accolades and recognition for her photographic work. A self-professed font queen, Jodi lives in the Houston, Texas area with her husband and four sons. She continues the hunt for clean, fabulous typography...over 3,500 fonts and counting.

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Just a few notes from past clients that made me smile, and continue to do so.

 

“There are no words to describe how perfectly you’ve achieved my visions.  Thank you very much!”
MC – United Kingdom


“Wow!  You exceeded all expectations when it came to the logo design process.  I will be referring you to many friends, so get ready!”
CT – New York


“Jodi, your work is unmatched in my opinion.  There is a distinct quality about it that I did not see elsewhere, hence the reson I went with Chocolate Cactus for my “goods”.  Your designs were clean and simple, yet noticeable, and that is exactly what you’ve given us.  Our presentation pieces are especially delightful, and so unique.  Thank you for everything, we are most appreciative.”
SW – Australia


“Thanks for everything, Jodi.  Our logo is going to be plastered on everything we can think of!”
PT – California


“Ahhhh, I am SO excited! I totally love it. TOTALLY. Every time I look at it I love it even more! You are awesome, amazing, talented…I’m sure you hear it all the time, but really – you captured my vision and I will be forever grateful! I love it!  THANK YOU!!”
AF – Colorado


“Okay, how on earth did you manage to crawl inside my brain and tell exactly what I wanted? I couldn’t be happier. My new marketing pieces are nothing short of perfection.”
SD – New Zealand


“Jodi, my wife and I have now been through 2 designers, both of which did not “get” us or our visions. To say that we are regretful that we didn’t go with you sooner isn’t being direct enough. Not only did you “get” us and what we wanted, you always maintained the highest level of customer service and held our hand through it all, not to mention the concise, dead-on marketing advice you gave us. We feel that are now well on our way to successfully branding our business thanks to you. You have our deepest gratitude!”
MA – Florida