Digitalthread - Newswire2009-06-09T20:53:48ZWeb design company, best web design companies, top web design firms, graphic design links, firm list, design directory, studios, design schools, design jobs, cool web sites, professional design resources, gallery of inspirationtag:digitalthread.com,2009://1Movable TypeIBM - Smarter Planet [webdesign]2009-06-09T20:53:48Z2009-06-09T20:53:48Ztag:digitalthread.com,2009:/webdesign//2.17662009-06-09T20:53:48ZIBM leverages its branding power and smarts to try to make the planet a better (and smarter) place to work, live and do business. If you are looking for new grid designs and graphs, you'll find clean pages, graphs-a-plenty, and a very snazzy set of colorful icons... And that's just what you see on the surface. It's all about the ideas and how they can help make things better for all of us....Digitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.comgreen design
IBM leverages its branding power and smarts to try to make the planet a better (and smarter) place to work, live and do business. If you are looking for new grid designs and graphs, you'll find clean pages, graphs-a-plenty, and a very snazz
Kiss Me I'm Polish [design companies]2009-05-15T18:15:55Z2009-05-15T18:15:55Ztag:digitalthread.com,2009:/designcompanies//3.17652009-05-15T18:15:55ZOf course we'll lay one on you... as pretty as you are! We just can't resist this boutique-size strategy and design firm that specializes in branding for web and print. Great portfolio layout with just the right amount of confidence, and color in the cheeks. Started in 2003 by Agnieszka Gasparska (born in Warsaw) and located in NYC, this great little endeavor that makes us long for a romantic European getaway... but, until then, I guess we'll have to settle for a kiss....Digitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.comusa based firms]]>
Of course we'll lay one on you... as pretty as you are! We just can't resist this boutique-size strategy and design firm that specializes in branding for web and print. Great portfolio layout with just the right amount of confidence, and co
<![CDATA[James Adamé]]> [design companies]2009-05-10T14:12:28Z2009-05-10T14:12:28Ztag:digitalthread.com,2009:/designcompanies//3.17642009-05-10T14:12:28ZYes, the site is sh*t (self professed by the author himself) but the work speaks for itself. While it's not our usual fare to post something so raw, it's really quite an outstanding portfolio of edgy work from a typrographic and motion design kid wonder. James is currently ACD and Head Designer at Arnold Worldwide, so he has a wee bit of street cred (and a decent excuse) to back up this hack-job of a portfolio site. So, enough busting chops... 'njoy this unique diamond in the rough....Digitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.comusa based portfolios]]>
Yes, the site is sh*t (self professed by the author himself) but the work speaks for itself. While it's not our usual fare to post something so raw, it's really quite an outstanding portfolio of edgy work from a typrographic and motion desi
Transcendental Meditation [webdesign]2009-05-04T23:56:26Z2009-05-04T23:56:26Ztag:digitalthread.com,2009:/webdesign//2.17632009-05-04T23:56:26ZOpen up your consciousness to the Transcendental Meditation Program in this peaceful and enlightened design. Highs include the clean blue and white color scheme, clear breakdown of information, simple typography, informative research graphs, and the happy, personal presentation. Self-explorations in the use of the grid gives each section its own personal experience. So close your eyes, take a comfortable seat, and use your imagination to take you away from your day... then when you are done, visit TM....Digitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.compromotional design
Open up your consciousness to the Transcendental Meditation Program in this peaceful and enlightened design. Highs include the clean blue and white color scheme, clear breakdown of information, simple typography, informative research graphs
Ask Nature [webdesign]2009-04-25T22:32:41Z2009-04-25T22:32:41Ztag:digitalthread.com,2009:/webdesign//2.17622009-04-25T22:32:41ZWhy not Ask Nature for the best answers to all of our major design problems? What if evolution has already developed and created the perfect designs, and all we had to do was emulate mother natures' wonders to improve our lives? In this time of green consciousness, a Darwinian approach to a green future will harness the biology of nature (biomimetics) to help us innovate naturally and efficiently. Find out more at this great portal design, sponsored by Autodesk....Digitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.comgreen design
Why not Ask Nature for the best answers to all of our major design problems? What if evolution has already developed and created the perfect designs, and all we had to do was emulate mother natures' wonders to improve our lives? In this tim
Nick Jones [design companies]2009-02-09T13:55:08Z2009-02-09T13:55:08Ztag:digitalthread.com,2009:/designcompanies//3.17612009-02-09T13:55:08ZCompose some really large-screen collages and designs, throw in a smear of typography, illustration, and make it all interact with scripts and time-lines, and you have a pretty good picture of the day-in, day-out life of a Flash designer. But instead of using your imagination, you can just check out this pretty fantastic, simple portfolio of Flash designer Nick Jones....Digitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.comusa based portfolios]]>
Compose some really large-screen collages and designs, throw in a smear of typography, illustration, and make it all interact with scripts and time-lines, and you have a pretty good picture of the day-in, day-out life of a Flash designer. B
Coraline [webdesign]2009-02-06T17:44:29Z2009-02-06T17:44:29Ztag:digitalthread.com,2009:/webdesign//2.17602009-02-06T17:44:29ZBased on a novella by Neil Gaiman, (Sandman comic books) and directed by Henry Selick (Nightmare Before Christmas) this new stop-motion film promises to be an inspiring tale and visual treat. This creation took about 10 years to evolve from a bedtime story to a complete movie, but it's a good thing it did – it is the first movie to be shot in stereoscopic 3-D, making it ideal for a modern 3-D viewing experience. But before you go, be sure to see the eclectic web site and create a button-eyed version of yourself....Digitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.commovie and film sites
Based on a novella by Neil Gaiman, (Sandman comic books) and directed by Henry Selick (Nightmare Before Christmas) this new stop-motion film promises to be an inspiring tale and visual treat. This creation took about 10 years to evolve from
Me and Mister Jones [design companies]2009-01-30T17:09:24Z2009-01-30T17:09:24Ztag:digitalthread.com,2009:/designcompanies//3.17592009-01-30T17:09:24ZThis little gem is the online portfolio of Tom Merckx and Fanny Khoo, two print designers who keep a very fine focus on the details. Their work is intricate, with fancy illustrative collages that maintain the delicacy of lace in 2-dimensions. We also liked their clean approach to typography and identity design. Based in Singapore and partly from Belgium....Digitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.comgraphic design]]>
This little gem is the online portfolio of Tom Merckx and Fanny Khoo, two print designers who keep a very fine focus on the details. Their work is intricate, with fancy illustrative collages that maintain the delicacy of lace in 2-dimension
Once Upon a School [webdesign]2009-01-30T15:53:45Z2009-01-30T15:53:45Ztag:digitalthread.com,2009:/webdesign//2.17582009-01-30T15:53:45ZThere's just not enough saints, givers and teachers in this world... but you can help make a difference. It's a time of service and sharing, and Dave Eggers has recognized it – and provided us with a platform for making a difference in our local schools; by teaching and leading kids as a volunteer. Simply dream up a project, make it happen, and tell your story to inspire countless others....Digitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.comeditorial design
There's just not enough saints, givers and teachers in this world... but you can help make a difference. It's a time of service and sharing, and Dave Eggers has recognized it – and provided us with a platform for making a difference in ou
Schematic [design companies]2009-01-29T21:06:25Z2009-01-29T21:06:25Ztag:digitalthread.com,2009:/designcompanies//3.17572009-01-29T21:06:25ZSchematic is a top agency who value their success in their ability to be cross-disciplinary, and by excelling equally at a network of interwoven fields. They specialize in everything from strategy to QA, copy writing to design, and technology to user experience. In other words, everything a great agency needs to keep expanding in today's advanced new media marketplace....Digitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.combest of breed]]>
Schematic is a top agency who value their success in their ability to be cross-disciplinary, and by excelling equally at a network of interwoven fields. They specialize in everything from strategy to QA, copy writing to design, and technolo
Avatar NY [design companies]2009-01-25T17:24:11Z2009-01-25T17:24:11Ztag:digitalthread.com,2009:/designcompanies//3.17562009-01-25T17:24:11ZA forward thinking firm of technologists, programmers and designers, Avatar has been bringing their experience to bear on all manner of online projects since 2003. We liked their clean HTML based site for its robust amount of detail packed into a tight package, and its application of tidy typography. A diverse (and green) team of knowledgeable experts makes this firm an efficient powerhouse for web design....Digitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.comusa based firms]]>
A forward thinking firm of technologists, programmers and designers, Avatar has been bringing their experience to bear on all manner of online projects since 2003. We liked their clean HTML based site for its robust amount of detail packed
<![CDATA[G2 Direct & Digital]]> [design companies]2009-01-23T14:39:41Z2009-01-23T14:39:41Ztag:digitalthread.com,2009:/designcompanies//3.17552009-01-23T14:39:41ZG2 is a worldwide brand development agency that still maintains a focus on a robust direct marketing practice. Their capabilities include 2D and 3D design, packaging, communications, and environmental branding. Their site is comprehensive, clean, and shows enough innovation to "tip the hat" at their online skill set. Nothing revolutionary here, just solid branding practices and a job well done....Digitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.combranding & advertising]]>
G2 is a worldwide brand development agency that still maintains a focus on a robust direct marketing practice. Their capabilities include 2D and 3D design, packaging, communications, and environmental branding. Their site is comprehensive,
Lose Your Excuse [webdesign]2008-12-16T15:51:32Z2008-12-16T15:51:32Ztag:digitalthread.com,2008:/webdesign//2.17542008-12-16T15:51:32Z"What's your excuse?" poses the (by now rhetorical) environmental question to the 8-12 "tween" market. It encourages them to save energy at home with a 10-step energy action plan, by way of flash modules and mini-games – which might only be briefly fun for anyone over 12 years old. However, the message of healing the planet, taught to our latest generation of conscious consumers, sponsored by a government agency, is priceless. This site initiates a journey for compassionate, educated kids to learn AND probably teach their parents about positive energy saving habits....Digitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.comgreen design
"What's your excuse?" poses the (by now rhetorical) environmental question to the 8-12 "tween" market. It encourages them to save energy at home with a 10-step energy action plan, by way of flash modules and mini-games – which might only
Kontain [webdesign]2008-12-12T15:37:54Z2008-12-12T15:37:54Ztag:digitalthread.com,2008:/webdesign//2.17532008-12-12T15:37:54ZKontain yourself, alright? And welcome to your own blog and share site for novice to intermediate web users. At Kontain, you get lots of friendly tools, but need to know nothing about HTML to build your own web pages. And that's the point... Keep the sharing simple, stupid! Nice big buttons and colorful clean pages make this "web 2.0" design fun and friendly for all....Digitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.comstandards based web design
Kontain yourself, alright? And welcome to your own blog and share site for novice to intermediate web users. At Kontain, you get lots of friendly tools, but need to know nothing about HTML to build your own web pages. And that's the point..
Members Project [webdesign]2008-11-19T22:22:55Z2008-11-19T22:22:55Ztag:digitalthread.com,2008:/webdesign//2.17522008-11-19T22:22:55ZThis gorgeous site also has purpose: American Express funds $2.5 Million to 5 user-selected projects addressing everything from environmental issues to education, community development to health. Meaningful content drives great design, as shown in the clear and crisp layout of this altruistic project. But just as important as the site design, is the variety of brilliant ideas [link] giving hope to people from all walks of life, no matter what country or culture....Digitalthreadfstoj@digitalthread.comxyz miscellaneous
This gorgeous site also has purpose: American Express funds $2.5 Million to 5 user-selected projects addressing everything from environmental issues to education, community development to health. Meaningful content drives great design, as s