who we are + what we do
In short, Focus is a highly-skilled and award-winning design and communications firm, providing its clients with dynamic website and online digital solutions, creative and effective graphic design, results-driven marketing and advertising, and stunning photography. We have had the honor and pleasure of receiving recognition from many peer and industry organizations, including the Illinois Office of Tourism, the Chicago Advertising Club, The American Advertising Federation, Financial World Magazine, and the Association of Publicly Traded Companies. Founded in 1999 by Principal and Creative Director Rick Masterson, Focus is based in Dixon, Illinois, and has provided its wide range of services to a wide variety of clients, organizations and sectors, including:
• Banking and Financial Services
• Conservation and Conservancy
• Manufacturing and Distribution
• Child Advocacy
• Golf and Golf Courses
• Municipal and Government
• Tourism and Hospitality
• Restaurant and Pub
• Contracting and Construction Services
• Healthcare
• Legal
• Park Districts / Forest Preserves
• Agricultural
• Human Services
• Artists
our work
Samples of our work are presented below. Hover above the thumbnail images to learn more and click on them to enlarge.
Lost Nation Golf Club
Fundraising Street Light Banners for Dixon (IL) Main Street Nonprofit Organization
Client: Allied-Locke
Client: The Law Office of Paul Whitcombe
36-page Visitor's Guide for Blackhawk Waterways CVB
Client: Phil's Fresh Eggs
Client: Byron Bank
Byron Forest Preserve District
Client: Lost Nation Golf Club
Castle Rock Overlook near Oregon, IL
Client: Everest Hospitality
The Prairie Grass Pub
Client: St. Marys Cement
Client: Elco Textron
Client: Elco Textron
Client: Donald Reed, Sculptor
Midwest Living Magazine / Blackhawk Waterways CVB
PrairieView Golf Club / Byron, IL
Client: Focus House
Client: Michigan Fineblanking Manufacturer