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Jeb Dunnuck: Website Launch

We're excited to announce the recent launch of JebDunnuck.com, a subscription-based website that provides independent commentary and reviews on the top wines and wine regions of the world. After working as a wine critic and reviewer for numerous years at the Wine Advocate (robertparker.com), Jeb Dunnuck decided to return to…

HilaryJuly 25, 2017

Design Project Launches Website Launches

Gridium: Redesign Launch

Gridium crafts online tools that help buildings to run smoothly and save money by streamlining day-to-day operations and energy monitoring. As a tech company that prides itself on providing the best user experience in the industry, Gridium requested a website that was as friendly and easy-to-use as their products. The…

HilaryOctober 9, 2015

Brand Pitch Design Project Launches Website Launches

AIH: Brand + Website + Web App

We just completed a logo and website design package for AIH Destination Management. The redesigned, mobile-optimized website positions the company as a modern, tech-savy competitor in the business travel industry. The new logo incorporates elements from the previous version, while updating the look of the company and positioning it as…

HilaryNovember 2, 2013

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Git Primer

What is git? Git is an application for distributed version control. It’s version control because it lets you deftly create and manage versions of your files, and it’s distributed because there is no server. What is a git repository? A git repository is a collection of files that git is…

TaavoJuly 5, 2012

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A Simple Overview of Responsive Web Design

Many clients ask about creating a mobile version of their new website or website redesign. In the past, this process often involved creating two versions of the site and then using some "sniffer" code to redirect mobile users to the mobile-specific version. More recently, though, there has been a movement…

HilaryMay 29, 2012

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My First Logo Design Commission

In 2000, while in my senior year of college, I somehow managed to secure my first paid commission. This is probably standard fare for graphic design students, but I was an Electrical Engineering major, and the concept was truly novel. You mean people would pay for something I was doing…

Todd DumasMay 11, 2012

WordPress local install guide Instructions

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WordPress Local Install Instructions

This is a rough guide, since I don’t have a specific project to test it on. When we get there, I’d like to test it out myself to improve this document. That said... 1) Download and Install MAMP/XAMPP There are XAMPP downloads for both Mac and Windows, although I’ve never…

TaavoApril 28, 2012

Design Tutorials

What makes a great logo design?

What started off as a grand thesis, though apathy and time constraints, became a nice little list of concepts and standards to evaluate a the quality, caliber and effectiveness of a logo design. Logo Design Considerations Visual Balance Make and break the grid A Hook Optical illusion, Visual trick Graphic…

Todd DumasSeptember 30, 2011

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What Photography has Taught Me About Design

I started my graphic and web design career by way of photography. I shot for my own clients, worked as a studio coordinator for photographers I respected, and assisted on as many gigs as possible, everything from small editorial shoots to national advertising campaigns. Here are the three most important…

AlexAugust 18, 2010

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In-Browser Web Design: What I learned from Project Runway and Andy Clarke

My name is Alex and I'm a a reality TV addict. Hi, Alex. I admit my guilty pleasure and embrace it. My favorite show is Project Runway, because it neatly sidesteps most of the Real World-esque drama and focuses on the creative process. Truth be told, I'm probably more of…

AlexAugust 4, 2010

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Jeb Dunnuck: Website Launch

Gridium: Redesign Launch

AIH: Brand + Website + Web App

Git Primer

A Simple Overview of Responsive Web Design

My First Logo Design Commission

WordPress Local Install Instructions

What makes a great logo design?

What Photography has Taught Me About Design

In-Browser Web Design: What I learned from Project Runway and Andy Clarke

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