Digital Arts Imaging Celebrates 25 Years of Growth, Reinvention, and Creative Excellence
Twenty-five years ago, Digital Arts Imaging began in a basement in Lebanon, New Jersey with a vision, a few computers, and a belief that the future of printing was changing.
There was no large production facility.
No national client roster.
No roadmap for what the company would eventually become.
Just a commitment to building something meaningful, one step at a time.
Today, as Digital Arts Imaging marks its 25th anniversary company celebration, that small startup has evolved into a trusted creative production and growth partner serving organizations across the country.
And the story is much bigger than printing.
What This 25th Anniversary Company Celebration Represents Today
2001 — The Beginning
Every strong business story starts with a leap of faith.
In June 2001, founder Robert Vernon stepped away from C2 Media in New York and launched Digital Arts Imaging from a basement office in Lebanon, New Jersey. It was a modest beginning, but the vision was clear: create a company that could deliver quality, reliability, and creative solutions in a fast-changing industry.
The first client, Ed Delia & Associates, became an important early milestone.
At the time, Digital Arts Imaging was small, focused, and built on grit. Like many startups, growth was not guaranteed. Every client relationship, every completed project, and every challenge shaped what would become a long-term foundation for success.
Looking back, this beginning remains one of the most meaningful parts of the company’s journey.
Rapid Growth and Expansion
Growth came quickly.
As Digital Arts Imaging gained momentum, it expanded beyond its original basement setup and moved into a location at 61 Main Street in High Bridge, New Jersey.
That growth reflected increasing demand and growing trust from larger organizations.
Soon, the company began working with bigger brands, including Johnson & Johnson and Woolrich. These partnerships signaled a major turning point. Digital Arts Imaging was no longer simply a small local print operation. It was becoming a recognized production partner capable of handling larger, more complex needs.
As demand continued to rise, the company once again outgrew its facilities.
This led to another major move into a 6,000-square-foot location in Flemington, allowing Digital Arts Imaging to scale operations, improve efficiency, and expand capabilities.
For many businesses, a company milestone celebration is about longevity. But for Digital Arts Imaging, growth was also about continually building the infrastructure needed to serve clients better.
Evolving Beyond Print
One of the most defining chapters in Digital Arts Imaging’s story was its ability to evolve.
In 2006, the company expanded into creative services.
This marked an important shift. Digital Arts Imaging was no longer focused solely on production. It started becoming a broader creative partner, helping clients shape messaging, visuals, and brand experiences beyond traditional print.
Then in 2016, the company made another strategic move into marketing services.
That expansion reflected a deeper understanding of what clients truly needed.
They did not just need printed materials.
They needed strategy. Visibility. Growth.
This transformation allowed Digital Arts Imaging to move from a production-first business to a solutions-driven partner focused on helping clients grow — not just produce.
That mindset continues to shape the company today.
A Company That Kept Reinventing Itself
As the industry continued to evolve, so did Digital Arts Imaging.
This may be the most important reason the company has reached this 25 year company anniversary.
Technology changed. Customer expectations shifted. Marketing expanded beyond traditional channels. Print workflows became faster, smarter, and more integrated.
Instead of resisting change, Digital Arts Imaging adapted.
Innovation became part of the culture.
The company embraced creative problem-solving, improved operational flexibility, and evolved its services around what clients actually needed.
That ability to reinvent itself separated Digital Arts Imaging from many traditional print businesses.
It became more than a production company.
It became a communications and growth partner built around adaptability, reliability, and long-term client success.
This spirit of reinvention remains central to the company’s identity.
Today — 25 Years Later
Twenty-five years later, Digital Arts Imaging operates from its Jersey City headquarters with a distributed production model that allows it to serve organizations efficiently and at scale.
Its client roster reflects the trust built over decades.
Clients have included Netflix, Eli Lilly, Rutgers University, the New York Public Library, Victoria’s Secret, and many other respected organizations.
That growth highlights how far the business has come from its basement startup roots.
While print still plays a valuable role in communication, Digital Arts Imaging has evolved into something broader.
Today, it supports clients through creative production, signage, print solutions, branding, and marketing support designed to help businesses communicate more clearly and grow confidently.
For a business anniversary celebration, this milestone represents more than years in operation.
It reflects resilience, strategic growth, and a willingness to keep improving.
The Mission Has Stayed the Same
Through every move, expansion, service shift, and reinvention, one thing has remained constant:
Help clients stand out, communicate clearly, and grow with confidence.
That mission continues to guide the company after 25 years.
Digital Arts Imaging’s company anniversary announcement is not just about looking back.
It is also about what comes next.
Still growing.
Still adapting.
Still creating.
Still helping clients bring ideas to life.
From a basement startup in New Jersey to a national creative partner, the journey continues.