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Why did you start kor?
We wanted to start a design firm we could be proud to work for – a place that fosters creativity, collaboration, and balance in work and life.
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Why does higher ed have such a crush on kor?
Because we help schools attract the students they want and the donors they need. We’re always helping schools identify their strengths and tell their authentic story.
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Does kor group work with other kinds of clients?
You bet! Our healthcare, finance, professional services, and real estate clients love us, too.
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Who were kor’s first clients?
Town of Melrose, Polaroid, WCW, LOOK, BC and Cahners (Check out Cahners in our timeline of work).
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What’s the meaning of the name?
kor is the phonetic spelling for core, the central, most important part. Finding our clients’ core is what drives our work.
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Who are these kor groupies I keep hearing about?
They’re our clients, employees and alumni, family and friends, creative partners, and anyone else who’s taken a sip of the kor koolaid.
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Where did kor group get its start?
The decision to start kor was sealed after a few bottles of wine at a French restaurant in Chicago during the American Institute of Graphic Arts conference.
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Where was kor’s first office?
The same garage where Steve Jobs started Apple. Actually, it was Anne’s spare bedroom in Watertown.
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How did kor group create its brand?
The same way we do it for clients: understanding our stakeholders and what make us special, then telling that story in an authentic way.
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What does kor group do?
Branding, design, and web. But what it really comes down to is that we listen, strategize, collaborate, challenge, and share with our clients and team members.
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What is kor group’s vision?
Cut through the clutter, communicate clearly, and change the world – one great design at a time.
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You have a bar in your office?
We sure do. Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour begins at 5:30. Come join us sometime.
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Is there any cake left?
There better be.
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Why all those company retreats?
When else would we get to drive around in a limo, dip our hands into the filthy Charles River, or wander around Boston with no money?
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Do the partners have any nicknames?
Of course! MB is Brass Tacks, Anne is the Velvet Glove, and we call Karen Krystal Lite.
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What is the groupies’ favorite lunch spot?
Thursday food truck: Bon Me.
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How long does that giant bowl of Hershey’s Kisses in the conference room last?
Sorry, can’t answer that right now – I have a stomachache.
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What does MB stand for?
Maribeth.
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What has been the most popular holiday mailing?
The kor vault – clients could choose their favorite gift item from our 18-year collection of specially designed kor products, including gift tags, wine bags, wrapping paper, greeting cards, and journals.
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Can I stop by for coffee with kor?
Our industrial Keurig is brewing Dunkin’s pumpkin spice, Chia tea, Starbucks blonde roast and a dozen other fancy flavors 9-6 Monday through Friday.