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Matt Stallings all up in Sezio and, this Friday, After the Bomb Popped at Subtext

First we went to Subtext's blog to check out their word on Matt's solo show, After the Bomb Popped, opening this Friday. They linked to his feature at Sezio.org, where Justin Skeesuck, Sean Kelley, Subtext's Dylan Jones, and Don Hollis all ask Matt some questions. Then I looked up at the header of the Sezio.org site, and staring back at me is the same goat that is on the wall right behind my head. (more…)
December 7, 2009
DesignDevelopmentMarketingPress / News

NOHO : The Hangover Defense

The site went live a few months ago, but today we were able to put up a nice update for our Anti Hangover friends over at nohodrink.com. Their idea: "a refreshing drink that uses a simple principal, keep the body in balance." Our ideas: an updated main navigation, prominent links to their Facebook and Twitter pages, better homepage real estate for their Newsletter Signup, a place to showcase all their Events & Nightlife, and more. (more…)
December 4, 2009
DesignDevelopmentMarketing

Online Music Trends — Getting Out There!

The Internet has, the past decade, revolutionized the music industry, in the form of access, exposure, and distribution of music for bands across the world.  Everything from peer-to-peer pirating, YouTube vids, iTunes, Facebook, and MySpace Music have helped to make bands find fans, gigs, and label deals. Following this lead, music-themed social networking site The Banded launched recently with a new twist on encouraging hardcore user interaction...     (more…)
December 3, 2009
Design

Taking Pictures

What Else Are You Going To Do At Dawn When There's No Surf? I guess I'll go take pictures of the Mission Beach roller coaster. The lighting was right, I had my camera with me and some time to kill. I've been keeping my camera by my side more since my recent purchase of a Nikon D40 SLR. As much as I design in photoshop, I've also been using it to subtly manipulate some of the shots I take. I've…
December 2, 2009
DesignTips

The Grid and How We Work It

The creative process has its own meaning and function for everyone. There is a general structure we like to adhere to, but almost every design problem we face presents a new issue to work against. It's exciting to tackle these brain teasers and see the possibilities that come forth after getting lost in the problem for a while. As some of this tinkering is unavoidable, the creative process can't be avoided for too long or nothing will ever get done.…
November 25, 2009