How fast is Ruby on Rails…

August 26th, 2009

I’m a bit late to the party, but having set up a ‘Web App’ in about half an hour yesterday is magic. Really magic.

Thanks to Apple Developer Connection for the tutorial, and of course A List Apart. Now it’s a matter of putting into practice that idea I’ve had for the last year or so…

Te Papa Marae colour scheme

June 29th, 2009

At a free concert by Rhombus at Te Papa yesterday, only just noticed the fantastic colour scheme used. So natural, fantastic earthy colours but bright and expansive…
Anyone know who designed it? Beautiful…

Exciting things coming up

June 21st, 2009

There’s some great things in the works, none of which I can say anything about, but they’ll be great.

In the meantime, I’m readying myself the best I can so I can be the best I can for my clients. It’s really all about the experience, and my aim is to make it as easy and straightforward to get their brands & online communications as amazing as they can be.

New Projects

June 14th, 2009

I’m starting off on some great projects including a website for an organics store in Hastings, a site to facilitate drug trials, one for a beautiful holiday house in Ngawi, and a great new brand overhall as well as website for a circus pedagogy group in Slovenia!

Needless to say it’s all go, though I’d love to sink my teeth into more… Contact me for more information on how we can make your next or new project shine through simple and easy design (both for you and your users)!

Logo Design Buyer’s Guide

February 16th, 2008

Here’s a buyer’s guide which should be a read for anyone approaching logo design.

I agree with this article, especially since logo design is business goal and marketing driven. Many people will be able to give you a beautiful logo I’m sure (and that’s a big part of it no doubt), but to have a truly successful logo it needs to communicate the business from the get-go.