Joe Crooks and Tammie McKenzie, barefoot gypsy Designs for Web and Print in Santa Cruz, Monterey, Aptos, and the Greater Central Coast Area

At barefoot gypsy, we design engaging and exciting advertising that reflects your attitude. Whether it's a logo, business cards, letterhead, signs, product packaging, advertising, seasonal cards, a website, or ALL of the above, we have the knowledge and integrity to see your project through from concept to completion, yes, all the way to the printer.

We create design by humans for humans to get you the results you're looking for--customers!

Our motto "everywhere you go you leave an impression, make it a good one" speaks to your one and only chance to make a GREAT, FIRST IMPRESSION. After you make that great, first impression, you need to have the tools to back it up.

Using our 4 steps to success, we can build your arsenal from print to web and everything in between. Because we provide and manage all of the necessary marketing services, you will have that cohesive, professional look you need to be successful in all of your endeavors --the first step towards establishing brand awareness (getting recognized!).

As one of the freshest graphic and web design firms located on the central coast, we pride ourselves in providing the premiere standard in thoughtful graphic design and web design for small and medium size businesses in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and the greater central coast areas.

Let our combined experience of over 25 years go to work for you, Email us today!

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