OpenSpace

The Who

Nick Sabin is the New Business Development Director for Charlottesville Media, a business focusing on web design, video and print. Liza Bishop is Charlottesville Media’s Project Manager.

One of the elements that makes this client-facing duo stand apart is their genuine love of their work and the creative world around them. Another is their complete emphasis on customer service.

“Some people tend to be passive, we are active. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of service. We take that extra step.” Internally, those extra steps are developing a fresh appearance for their own website. The unveiling will take place in early autumn.

The Why OpenSpace

A few months ago, Nick and Liza began working in OpenSpace.

“In order to grow our business and build an exceptional brand and loyal clientele we needed a place to focus, meet, and connect. OpenSpace removes the distractions and provides a professional environment. It complements our skills and our level of customer service. It fits with the way we do business. We are proud to bring our clients to OpenSpace—our reach is greater, we are closing more deals.”

The Work

Charlottesville Media has clients as far away as North Carolina and Massachusetts, but most are local. Recent website design clients include Bittersweet, Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society, Broad Axe Technology Partners, and Julia’s Needleworks. Charlottesville Media won the 2009 Silver Savvy Award for the website design for Shop Charlottesville. Please take a moment to visit these links and see examples of their visionary style.

Another recent project involves producing a fundraising video for the American Red Cross. “Our business is really thriving and video projects are on the rise. More clients are requesting videos for their websites, small businesses are distinguishing themselves with video.”

The What You Might Not Know

Besides her dedication to Charlottesville Media, Liza also has her own photography and graphic design business Sweet Life Studio. She poetically captures life’s moments—whether it be a wedding, a child’s special day, or a professional portrait. The name can be traced to the phrase ‘la dolce vita’, a tattoo, and an inspirational moment in the mesmerizing city of Amsterdam.

And as for Nick and his mysterious photo above—he would rather be watching a film than be on the film.

(Photograph by Billy Hunt)