3D Modeling
QA Graphics’ design specialists will transform your photos, schematic designs, and mere ideas into incredible 3D graphic representations.
Video & Motion Graphics
Video is the future of content marketing. If you want to take your marketing to the next level, our design team will create custom animated videos so you can showcase your project.
3D Floor Plans
We provide tailored floor plans to fit your company’s needs, whether it be premium site plan design, BAS geared, or space planning for commercial properties.
Web Design
We build unique WordPress websites for smaller businesses. From design to development to SEO, our team can handle it all.
ABOUT QA GRAPHICS
QA Graphics was founded in 2006 by Dan McCarty. Located in Ankeny, Iowa, our company provides custom marketing solutions such as web development, interactive sales tool, animated videos, floor plan graphics, and 3D design.
Over the last decade, the business has become an industry leader, expanding into a full-service design firm. All of our work is completed in-house, and our team of experts is comprised of graphic designers, 3D designers, developers, programmers, architects, and mechanical engineers – all to ensure we meet the diverse needs of our clients.
Here at QA Graphics, we take pride in our Midwestern values and affordable prices. Our customers are our top priority, and we always strive to provide the best in the industry.
This site serves as a smaller and more condensed platform to showcase our more creative work. To see our work in the Commercial Building Industry, as well as other elements visit our main website.
AWARDS
QA Graphics was honored with two silver ADDY Awards for their virtual configurator for Vogue Tyres and for an Energy Dashboard completed for a McDonald’s franchise in Riverside, California.
2011 Addy
We received a gold for our Energy Dashboard for the World Food Prize and a special “interactive” recognition from the judges and, silver for a 3D animation in a local commercial.
2012 Addy
We were honored with a Salute to Industry: Commercial Reinvestment Award. Recognizing local companies for their contributions in the Ankeny business community.
2012 Solute to Industry
Inc. magazine ranked us NO. 3,472 on its 7th annual Inc. 500|5000, of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. We were also ranked as the 13th fastest growing private company in Iowa.
2013 Inc 5000
We are pleased to announce we have won a silver award at the American Advertising Award for an iPad application developed for Latham Hi-Tech Seeds.
2014 Addy
We were named a double recipient of the 2014 MarCom Platinum Award for the News Tutor mobile app development and the MacNeil Carwash Configurator sales tool.
2014 MarComm
We took home a gold award at the American Advertising Award for The MacNeil Carwash configurator.
2015 Addy
We won two Platinum Hermes for our Bridge Data Manager Video in the Marketing category and MacNeil Carwash Configurator in Mobile & Web-Based Technology category.
2015 Hermes
We won a MarCom Gold Award for the visually appealing UX remodel of the Taco LCI-4 app for business.
2016 MarComm
We received a Gold Hermes Creative Awards in the Marketing Product category for their Dual Tank Whiskey Flask Video. Demonstrating the complexity and every detail of the flask.
2017 Hermes
We were named a recipient of the 2017 Videographers Award of Excellence for our 3D product modeling video on the Dual Tank Whiskey flask.
2017 Videographer
We received Honorable Mention for their 360° VR video of Prairie Trail’s “The District.”
2017 MarComm
We won a Platinum for The Dual Tank Whiskey Flask Product Video and a Gold for The District of Prairie Trail Fly Through Video for our creative video graphic production graphic/design in 2018.
2018 AVA Digital
QA Graphics, a full-service digital design company, is the recipient of Gold recognition in the 2018 Muse Creative Awards competition, for their Dual Tank Whiskey Flask Product Video.
2018 Muse Creative
We received a Gold Hermes Creative Awards in the Marketing Product category for our Musco Superior Lighting Video. Demonstrating the difference their unique lighting can make.
2018 Hermes
We received a Platinum dotCOMM Award in the Microsite category for this website. Demonstrating the level of talent we offer for our website development.
2018 dotCOMM
We won a MarCom Platinum Award for the Dual Tank Whisky Flask Product Video.
2018 MarComm
We won two Silver Davey’s for our Dual Tank Whiskey Flask Product Video in the Video category and in the Microsite category for this website.
2018 Davey
We won a Gold Centauri for The Dual Tank Whiskey Flask Product Video and a Rose Gold Arcturus our 360 VR of The District of Prairie Trail Fly Through Video.
2018 Vega Digital
We received a Gold AVA Digital Award in the Microsite category for this website. Demonstrating the level of talent we offer for our website development.
2019 AVA Digital
We received a Gold Hermes Creative Award in the Motion Graphics for a Product category for our Raceway Piston Video. Highlighting the first of its kind, 21-foot Eternal Fan Piston statue.
2019 Hermes
QA Graphics won top honors in the Telly Awards. Receiving a Gold in the Promotional Video: Use of 3D Animation category for their Dual Tank Whiskey Flask Video.
2019 Telly
We received a Gold Hermes Creative Award in the Motion Graphics for our Auger Liner video . Highlighting the installation process of basic vertical unload auger liner.
2020 Hermes
QA Graphics received a Bronze in the Promotional Video: Use of 3D Animation category for their FCW Assembly Video for Nortek StatePoint.
2020 Telly
QA Graphics received a Gold in the Motion Graphics Video category for their 3D Animation – Auger Liner for IHLE Fabrications LLC. Highlighting the installation of a basic vertical unload auger liner.
2020 NYX Video
We received a Platinum dotCOMM Award in the Business to Business Mobile App category for an interactive application.
2020 dotCOMM
We were named a recipient of the 2020 Videographers Award of Distinction for our digital creation video production and motion graphics for services for the Auger Liner video for IHLE Fabrications LLC.
2020 Videographer
We were named a recipient of the 2020 Zedman Award for our 3D Animation Services for the Auger Liner video for IHLE Fabrications LLC.
2020 Zedman
We won a Silver Davey in the Mobile App/Sites-Business category for an interactive application.
2020 Davey
We won 2 Platinum Hermes Creative Awards in the Marketing Product & Animation categories for our Cooney Technologies Videos.
2021 Hermes
QA Graphics received the Award of Distinction in the Virtual Tours – Online Video category for their Virtual Tour of The District at Prairie Trails.
2021 Communicator
QA Graphics received 2 silver NYX Video Awards in Animation & Motion Graphics and 1 gold award in Consumer Products/Services.
2021 NYX Video
QA Graphics received a Silver in the Strategic Communications Video Campaign category for their Reznor Video Teaser Campaign for Nortek Global HVAC. Highlighting their new equipment line.
2021 NYX Marcom
We received a Gold & 2 Silver in the 2021 Muse Creative Awards, for their Videos in: Motion Graphics, Self-Promotion, & Animation for their work with Cooney Technologies & Nortek Global HVAC.
2021 Muse Creative
We received 2 Gold & 1 Platinum in the 2021 dotCOMM Awards, for our video work in special animations, marketing service video and motion graphics.
2021 dotCOMM
We received 1 Gold & 1 Platinum in the 2021 Videographer Awards, for our video work in informational video & marketing product videos for Cooney Technologies.
2021 Videographer
We won a MarCom Gold Award for our digital animation video creation for a car wash project and honorable mention for our motion graphic work on the Harmoni Room with JY Designs.
2021 MarCom
QA Graphics received a gold Gold Davey Award in video-direct marketing for their work on the Harmoni Room with JY Designs.
2021 Davey
We received 1 Gold & 1 Platinum in the 2022 dotCOMM Awards, for our video work on a training video series and Business to Business Mobile App category for an interactive application.
2022 dotCOMM
BENEFITS OF 3D DESIGN
Don’t settle for traditional 2D drawings and renderings. Instead, let us provide you with the tools you need. Our 3D digital modeling allows consumers to visualize products through virtual interactions, offering a richer and more personal experience.
SPEED
3D models leave little question about aspects of a site or structure because they provide a more accurate picture. This means architects and engineers spend less time looking for issues in 2D drawings, allowing them to finish projects faster.
COST SAVINGS
3D design are unique renderings that can be used for planning and sales purposes at a fraction of the cost compared to other prototyping services.
REDUCED LEAD TIME
Accuracy and flexibility of 3D design models allow architects and engineers to spend less time on the design stage of their projects and more time on the actual completion of each task and confirming project needs.
SCENARIO VISUALIZATION
Gain an accurate visual by including textures, flooring, and high-end photorealistic options to your design. These 3D renderings allow you to see the big picture, which in turn will help you finish projects quickly, efficiently, and within budget.
Think Outside the Storytelling Box
Sometimes video just says it better! Whether it’s motion graphics to visualize technical products, a 3D product fly-through, or a virtual environment building, we can bring it to life.
The Possibilities Are Endless With
Engaging Video Content
We’ve had the privilege of working with some big brands, creating engaging customer 3D design experiences for visitor attractions, trade shows, and sales pitches. Creating a positive, profitable and lasting impact for your brand.
– Sizzle Reels
– Product Demonstration
– Instructional & ‘How To’
– Educational
– And more!
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High-End Floor Plan
Professional, premium space planning for commercial properties with a variety of graphic options and 3D representations.
Multi-Family
A perfect way to visually communicate layout and spatial arrangement of your layout. We can turn complicated architectural files into simple and effective plans, that are easy for potential buyers to understand and view.
Apartment Renderings
Floor plans are a great way to visualize interior space. These visual representations help prospective tenants visualize the space using furniture, dimensioning and material finishes.
Commercial Rendering with Dimensions
Potential developers do not want boring sketches and plans that are hard to read. They want to see lively, beautiful images that will make them want to purchase a property. Market your space better with clear pictures that include a variety of graphic options.
Commercial Space
Today’s commercial real-estate market is highly competitive and moves quickly. With our 3D floor plans you will be able to provide investors with a high-quality rendering of the property. This allows clients to know what to expect from the space.
Material Finishes & Furniture
It helps you to visualize your project with all technical aspects like textures, material details, furniture, landscape, etc. These details can be useful for presentations, sales and marketing material, media, website, etc.
INTERACTIVE 3D FLOOR PLANS
Show off your ordinary floor plans with interactive floor plans and 3D design. Don’t ask your clients to “imagine” what their space will look like.
Show them.
Being able to click on and image from a 3D graphical interactive tour will help make their vision come to life.
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QA WEB
Web development has been in our blood since we opened our doors over a decade ago. For years we’ve been the leading provider of high-quality custom graphics and custom interactive UI design tools. We already had the design resources and process in place to make great websites, but were left with a need for an experienced web developer who could bring our designs to life.
So we’re happy to introduce Andrew Cox, owner of Solvent Web. Andrew has over 8 years of experience in web development. Together we’re proud to offer affordable custom web design, development, and SEO to our clients.
CUSTOM DEVELOPMENT
When we build your site, we take the long view. Your site’s security, performance, and ease of maintenance are paramount to us.
WEB DEVELOPMENT
To us, design is so much more than “making things look pretty.” We can help you define your brand, and we’ll never overlook the importance of usability and performance.
SEO & SEM
Attracting visitors is one of the biggest challenges for new site owners. We have the experience and skills to make your site launch a success.
ANDREW'S PORTFOLIO
A website is your potential client’s first impression of you and your business, make it a good one. Our desire is to provide you with a professional, responsive, and customized website to suit your specific needs at modest rates.
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BE THERE. FROM ANYWHERE.
QA Graphics designs and develops sales and marketing videos, of all kinds, to promote your business and capture your audience’s attention with an exciting visual message.
360° virtual reality videos allow your viewers to be anywhere in the world and explore 3D spaces from their desktop or mobile device. The result? A totally immersive experience that literally transports you to a scene for a unique perspective of the layout or development.
Use your smartphone/tablet/or mouse cursor to look around at our 360° Video example on the left. Make sure to select HQ for high-resolution playback.
CUSTOMERS
I am a visionary, and Hiring QA Graphics to complete the animation of my one million square foot indoor Motorsports facility was seamless. From the first face to face meeting to the completion of the final product. They listened, executed and provided me an animation that shows my concept. Excellent quality.
Al Scheinpflug
Designer of MotorDome
– MotorDome Indoor MotorSports
