Technology Chronology
Let's stop the lightning speed with which technology changes for a minute and talk about where it's has been and where it's going. In the beginning we all thought it was too much too fast. But now we can't imagine our lives without email, texting, so...
The Cloud: Data on the go.
Cloud data storage is
gaining in popularity, but many companies haven't jumped on it. There
are cloud data storage pros and cons. A recent survey found that almost
90% of companies have no plans for hosted cloud data storage...
We are proud to announce the launch of the new TCU Maps website. We
worked with Texas Christian University to develop a new interactive map utilizing
the Google Map API. We worked with the TCU Chancellor’s office and Online
department to plan, design and build the maps site to roll out wit...
On June 24th, 2010, The Old State hosted our second annual TOS Event. Last year we featured and launched 4 clients with an awesome interactive fashion show. This year we featured and launched 13! We were so pleased with the event and so thankful for all those who attended. There are so many people ...
1. HTML5 versus Flash.
The bottom line on the subject is video performance. Steve Jobs disdains Flash, so ever wonder why it doesn't work on iPads or iPhones? However, Flash is widely used for ads and other dynamic content. In theory, some combination of HTML5 and Ja...
One of my favorite apps on my iPhone right now is the Hipstamatic camera. It takes digital photos that replicate the feel of an old-school analog camera, so your photos come out grainy, blurry and faded...but in a good way! It's even got different lenses, flashes and film that you can swap out. Nif...
We have launched Skate Wake Snow!!! This is a full blown ecommerce
site and multi-faceted blog that is going to own the industry in due
time. Formerly known as Wolyboard Company, Jeromy Leavelle came to us
for a complete overhaul and we completely remade the entire look and
feel of the site. Th...
If you haven't guessed already, these videos won't really entertain you unless you know fonts. I'm serious! They are parodies about fonts. I showed them to Curt (art director), Gabe (senior designer) and Yen (developer) today and not once did Yen cackle, in fact, he walked away. Sorry Yen, maybe th...
erhaps one of the most challenging aspects of design is typography. It takes a special touch to get all those little letters to look right together. One of the best at doing so is Jessica Hische. She has the uncanny ability to take letterforms, twist them to her will and command them to do her bi...
Sometimes when you're trying to sell something as awesome as mobile homes, it's best to just be honest and be yourself. Cullman Liquidators got it right and their low-budget tv commercial is a huge viral marketing success. In 6 months, the commercial has been viewed over 1.5 million times. Just goe...
This past weekend, my dearest brother flew me out to Atlanta, Georgia to go see Phoenix live at the Tabernacle. He and I share very similar taste in music so when my birthday came around, without hesitation he nominated me to go with him. We excitedly left early Saturday morning to catch our flight...
Quote from "Me and You and Everyone We Know"(2005) Written and Directed by Miranda July:
Housewares Saleswoman: I think everything's gonna be computerized in twenty years.
Sylvie: Soup won't be computerized.
Housewares Saleswoman: Why not?
Sylvie: It's a liquid
The re...