Digitalthread - Newswire2008-04-16T16:32:33Ztag:digitalthread.com,2008://1Movable TypeM Studio [design companies]2008-04-16T16:32:33Z2008-04-16T16:32:33Ztag:digitalthread.com,2008:/designcompanies//3.16002008-04-16T16:32:33ZM Studio is a small Flash specialty studio that develops engaging, and award winning user-experiences. Their specialty is working with visual firms to achieve the best implementation of technology to create compelling interactive media. This award winning site design was realized by MSLK, and the programming was created in-house (of course). One of the best all-around, minimalist portfolio sites we've seen in years!...Digitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.comFlash specialists]]>
M Studio is a small Flash specialty studio that develops engaging, and award winning user-experiences. Their specialty is working with visual firms to achieve the best implementation of technology to create compelling interactive media. Thi
Bunch [design companies]2008-04-16T16:03:31Z2008-04-16T16:03:31Ztag:digitalthread.com,2008:/designcompanies//3.15992008-04-16T16:03:31ZBunch was established in 2002 by Denis Kovac and Paulo Silva. It spread organically from London to Zagreb and then to Singapore. Talented friends joined, and they formed the multi-disciplinary design agency that is the Bunch of today. Bunch's focus is on the creation of intelligent and consistent brands for a diverse range of international clients. One of their cool side projects was inviting 100 graphic designers to re-invent and mess with their logo in a side-site called Made in Bunch....Digitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.cominternational firms]]>
Bunch was established in 2002 by Denis Kovac and Paulo Silva. It spread organically from London to Zagreb and then to Singapore. Talented friends joined, and they formed the multi-disciplinary design agency that is the Bunch of today. Bunch
Hungryman [webdesign]2008-04-15T15:54:00Z2008-04-15T15:54:00Ztag:digitalthread.com,2008:/webdesign//2.15982008-04-15T15:54:00ZHungryman developed this new site to show off the company's personality, and exhibit the sense of humor of their directors. Using unique textures and vintage photos borrowed from eclectic rock station WACKY79 (Louisville, Kentucky), every page merges the kitsch mystique of these 1950’s - 1970's grainy photos with the award winning work of the Hungryman Directors Roster. In addition to the simplicity of the design, the pages are contrasted with fluid and snappy motion that create a subtle visual tension. Overall, this website feels nostalgic, lovable, and may even bring a wry smirk to your face....Digitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.commovie and film sites
Hungryman developed this new site to show off the company's personality, and exhibit the sense of humor of their directors. Using unique textures and vintage photos borrowed from eclectic rock station WACKY79 (Louisville, Kentucky), every p
Magnani Caruso Dutton [design companies]2008-04-14T09:58:25Z2008-04-14T09:58:25Ztag:digitalthread.com,2008:/designcompanies//3.11182008-04-14T09:58:25ZThis top-of-the-froth design firm has recently (and finally) updated its website. Now we can all discover how MCD, working across a wide spectrum of clients, is known for its smart, clear thinking and precise design execution. If you really want the scoop, and you're on their insider list, they put together a entire graphic design book of their work almost every year - an impressive portfolio for a company that really flies under the radar....Digitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.combest of breed]]>
This top-of-the-froth design firm has recently (and finally) updated its website. Now we can all discover how MCD, working across a wide spectrum of clients, is known for its smart, clear thinking and precise design execution. If you really
HOW Design Conference [design resources]2008-04-11T15:54:15Z2008-04-11T15:54:15Ztag:digitalthread.com,2008:/designresources//7.15972008-04-11T15:54:15ZThe HOW Design Conference is just over a month away. Register by April 11th to save $50 on the regular full-Conference registration. This is the annual creativity, business and technology conference for graphic designers. It will be held in the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. May 18-21, 2008....Digitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.comdesign events
The HOW Design Conference is just over a month away. Register by April 11th to save $50 on the regular full-Conference registration. This is the annual creativity, business and technology conference for graphic designers. It will be held in
DixonBaxi [design companies]2008-04-10T15:02:02Z2008-04-10T15:02:02Ztag:digitalthread.com,2008:/designcompanies//3.12242008-04-10T15:02:02ZDigitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.commotion design, tv & branding]]>Jonathan Yuen [design companies]2008-04-03T18:20:46Z2008-04-03T18:20:46Ztag:digitalthread.com,2008:/designcompanies//3.15962008-04-03T18:20:46ZAn impressive portfolio, with an immersive, interactive, illustrated interface, from a Malaysian individual who integrates Far-Eastern and Western design influences. Enough alliterations already? We're just getting warmed up. This splendid designer from Singapore splashes the waters with his subtle brush, which reveals a subdued, but sophisticated style. Don't be shy! Just dive into the deep waters of this dynamic portfolio to discover some very distinctive identity designs....Digitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.combest of breed]]>
An impressive portfolio, with an immersive, interactive, illustrated interface, from a Malaysian individual who integrates Far-Eastern and Western design influences. Enough alliterations already? We're just getting warmed up. This splendid
FontStruct [design resources]2008-04-03T17:03:18Z2008-04-03T17:03:18Ztag:digitalthread.com,2008:/designresources//7.15952008-04-03T17:03:18ZA new web application that lets you create an entire font online (using a palette of grid-based modular vectors), then export a high-quality TrueType font ready to use on any Mac or Windows PC. The technology is impressive (nice flash interface and the back-end done in Java, apparently) and overall the project is beautifully executed. It's a good example of a web application used as a marketing tool to sell retail fonts. Plus, it never hurts to have another digital font around... does it?...Digitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.comfont foundries
A new web application that lets you create an entire font online (using a palette of grid-based modular vectors), then export a high-quality TrueType font ready to use on any Mac or Windows PC. The technology is impressive (nice flash inter
Theory [webdesign]2008-04-01T16:29:22Z2008-04-01T16:29:22Ztag:digitalthread.com,2008:/webdesign//2.15942008-04-01T16:29:22ZStarted in New York City in 1997, Theory is a fashion line that was spun out of great fitting pants. In the last ten years, Theory has established a modern, line of comfortable clothes for both men and women, while also involving themselves in projects that elevate and inspire, such as the The Theory Icon Project. Overall, Theory has a smart brand site, with widgets, a customizable home page, interactive map, visual search tools, large video and other features. Also check out the create-your-own look section. A well-rounded design production....Digitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.com
Started in New York City in 1997, Theory is a fashion line that was spun out of great fitting pants. In the last ten years, Theory has established a modern, line of comfortable clothes for both men and women, while also involving themselves
A Commonwealth of Diverse Cultures [webdesign]2008-03-26T19:14:34Z2008-03-26T19:14:34Ztag:digitalthread.com,2008:/webdesign//2.15922008-03-26T19:14:34ZA Commonwealth: Poland's Heritage is an international educational exhibit which presents the history of tolerance and cohabitation of various ethnic groups in the territory of Polish-Lituanian Commonwealth. Discover the richly blended history of Poland through a gallery of manuscript art, old texts, antique illustrations and video presentations. The site's overall design was equally strong, with full screen images, navigation and typography that combines perfectly to enhance the story, and experience of learning about this uniquely freedom-loving country in Europe....Digitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.comeditorial design
A Commonwealth: Poland's Heritage is an international educational exhibit which presents the history of tolerance and cohabitation of various ethnic groups in the territory of Polish-Lituanian Commonwealth. Discover the richly blended histo
Stella McCartney [webdesign]2008-03-26T16:11:57Z2008-03-26T16:11:57Ztag:digitalthread.com,2008:/webdesign//2.15912008-03-26T16:11:57ZRevamped and refreshed, the new Stella McCartney site invites users to explore this already iconic, yet always fun and flirty brand. Dynamic content landing pages, user-controlled runway videos, and a new Stella’s World section with behind the scenes Stella flicks complete this site redesign. We liked how the staggered grid design in a minimal, peach-toned setting creates a pleasing, "sticky" site. Plus, there are some nice contemporary typographic choices. Fully-transactional online boutique coming in 2008....Digitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.com
Revamped and refreshed, the new Stella McCartney site invites users to explore this already iconic, yet always fun and flirty brand. Dynamic content landing pages, user-controlled runway videos, and a new Stella’s World section with behin
INTERspectacular [design companies]2008-03-24T20:17:53Z2008-03-24T20:17:53Ztag:digitalthread.com,2008:/designcompanies//3.15902008-03-24T20:17:53ZLuis Blanco and Michael Uman two wild and funny guys! They are the warped brains behind the award-winning design and concept studio INTERspectacular. Mostly focusing on character development, and motion branding, they are the creative force behind Comedy Central's recent network identity redesign—in which they introduced edgy MTV-esque interstitials and station IDs. Meaning, they basically get to cut loose and design the craziest stuff they can imagine. Today, they are creating print and broadcast projects for some of the world's most engaging brands, from Volvo to Virgin Mobile....Digitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.commotion design, tv & branding]]>
Luis Blanco and Michael Uman two wild and funny guys! They are the warped brains behind the award-winning design and concept studio INTERspectacular. Mostly focusing on character development, and motion branding, they are the creative force
Maria Photo Production [webdesign]2008-03-24T19:33:24Z2008-03-24T19:33:24Ztag:digitalthread.com,2008:/webdesign//2.15892008-03-24T19:33:24ZThis three person photo production company located in Spain has a great minimal site with nice blocked out type and very simple functionality. It's a great way to peruse the work of these three artists and lends itself well to the overall cohesion of the site. Overall, the site bridges the gap between styles, and brings the fashion and advertising works – which already have a certain raw and edgy similarity – even closer together....Digitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.com
This three person photo production company located in Spain has a great minimal site with nice blocked out type and very simple functionality. It's a great way to peruse the work of these three artists and lends itself well to the overall c
David Navas [design companies]2008-03-24T19:16:25Z2008-03-24T19:16:25Ztag:digitalthread.com,2008:/designcompanies//3.15882008-03-24T19:16:25ZQuite a powerful talent, David Navas has created a number of intriguing minimalist illustrations and art pieces. But not content with mastering just one medium, his recent work has also covered animation, videos and motion graphics for television channels including MTV, Mun2 and The Locomotion Channel. His illustrations, comics and photographs have been published in the U.S., Mexico and Argentina, and his work has carried him between Europe and the U.S., to where he currently resides in New York City....Digitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.comillustration]]>
Quite a powerful talent, David Navas has created a number of intriguing minimalist illustrations and art pieces. But not content with mastering just one medium, his recent work has also covered animation, videos and motion graphics for tele
Modernista! [design companies]2008-03-21T20:41:06Z2008-03-21T20:41:06Ztag:digitalthread.com,2008:/designcompanies//3.15872008-03-21T20:41:06ZInstead of building out actual web pages, Modernista skipped right to the web results by building "hot links" directly to google, flikr portfolios, wikipedia descriptions, and facebook pages (no myspace or friendster - they really are forward thinking!). Yes, Modernista! has done the unthinkable for a web firm, although in a way, it's a logical progression for an agency showing they "get" online media and web 2.0. The only drawback to this approach is that these pages, which are maintained on other sites, and are subject to breaking down....Digitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.comusa based firms]]>
Instead of building out actual web pages, Modernista skipped right to the web results by building "hot links" directly to google, flikr portfolios, wikipedia descriptions, and facebook pages (no myspace or friendster - they really are forwa