Reading Time: 3 minutes Fifteen years ago if a business wanted a nice-looking website, they would have to hire a web design agency to make it for them. While that is still a great option, there are countless services available now that do a lot of the hard work for you. However, these services leave a lot to be […]
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Nine Simple Ways to Tell If You Have an Outdated Website
Reading Time: 5 minutes You probably know an outdated website when you see it. What is the first thing that comes to mind if you come across one? Does it make you wonder if the business is reliable? Do you wonder if the company represented is still in business? We frequently see websites that look like they were built […]
A Div by Any Other Name: Browser Compatibility and How You See the Web
Reading Time: 3 minutes Everyone has favorites: favorite piece of clothing, favorite restaurant, favorite movie or book, even a favorite internet browser. But did you know that your choice in browser might affect how you see the web? The fact remains that every browser has subtle differences among them, which means that you might not be viewing the internet […]
Branding Spotlight: Pinecrest Apartments Rebrand
Reading Time: 3 minutes As a designer, I become most excited about projects when they involve rebranding an existing business. Not only am I able to create a new look for them, but their brand will become much more recognizable as well. Brands are more than just a logo, they’re the overall identity of that particular company. Rebranding introduces […]
Project Spotlight: Designing for Growth
Reading Time: 2 minutes Prior to joining ThirdSide two years ago, my career was in structural engineering and construction management. During that time I was involved with several projects where the Clients predicted that they would outgrow their new building in just a few years, so we incorporated that possibility into the design. Sometimes the structure would need to […]
Finding Balance in Design: Function vs. Aesthetics
Reading Time: 2 minutes Most people are familiar with the concept of “Form follows function”, but in the design world, that mantra is always being questioned. Everyone wants to stand out from their competitors while still portraying their message clearly and effectively. Focusing too much on function can lead to a dull design, but paying too much attention to […]
