November 13, 2012

Site Design: ScottBerkun.com

// re-blogged from Range

I had the great pleasure of working with Scott Berkun on his personal branding and website design. He wanted a clean modern look so we went with all white, the most awesome font Atrament Web, and colors that pop just like the cover of his famous book Mindfire. I love projects that end up being typographical based that really let the content shine. Screenshots below: or just visit ScottBerkun.com.

Development by: Shawn Johnston

 

// re-blogged from Range

October 30, 2012

Speaking at the IPSA Event: “Thinking Retina First: Designing for HiDPI”

"Thinking Retina First: Designing for HiDPI" When: Friday, November 2nd, 11:30-1pm (networking 11:30-noon)
Where: Innovation Depot, Training Room, 1500 1st. Ave. N
RSVP: Free to attend

Devices that consume the web are being created at a never-before heard of rate. They’re getting smaller, lighter, faster, sharper, and sexier. The density of screens are even beginning to compete with print and its only up from here! How do we implement methods for these devises and are also forward-thinking?

This talk is about how to implement HiDPI graphics while tailoring the best possible ratio of “speed vs awesome”, and other techniques for fast and stunning visual experiences.

http://ipsaonline.org/ipsa-november-event-thinking-retina-first-designing-for-hidpi/

October 4, 2012

Video: Hexaflexagons

Really cool video about Hexaflexagons!
// thanks Isaac!

October 2, 2012

Collaborative Branding & Site Design Launch: Jones Valley Teaching Farm

// Reblogged from ran.ge/blog
I love working on design for incredible organizations with amazing and talented people! This past spring, I was able to collaborate with Kelly Housholder, Cary Norton, and Jordan Sowards on rebranding for Jones Valley Teaching Farm in Birmingham, AL. Under the creative direction of Kelly, we collaborated on the rebranding, logo, and color palette.. which she then worked to produce some incredible messaging copy from Jordan, which is all pulled together by the brilliant photography that Cary took! All of this while working closely with JVTF's executive director, Grant Brigham.

I can't tell you how thrilled I am to be a part of this relaunch, for such a great organization  We renamed them from "Jones Valley Urban Farm" to "Jones Valley Teaching Farm" to more accurately portray what their main initiative is in our community: Education.

Continuing from the rebranding I collaborated on with Kelly, we then collaborated on the  website structure and design that just launched last Friday with the development by Andrew Norcross. JVTF has so much to say and so much to give back to the community. We started with wire-framing and information architecting and then went onto design. Kelly was extremely meticulous in working in every detail out with Grant and making sure nothing was overlooked. In particular, I really enjoyed working on the blog category structure & icons. Check JonesValleyTeachingFarm.org out for yourself! (shortlink: JVTF.org)

// Reblogged from ran.ge/blog - go there to view more screenshots or vies the site at jonesvalleyteachingfarm.org

September 6, 2012

Beautiful RGB Colorspace Atlas by Tauba Auerbach

I absolutely love the concept of this printed color-spectrum book. its neat to think of color 3 dimensionally and e able to physically pull a page out of a certain plain to dissect it. WOW.

RGB Colorspace Atlas by Tauba Auerbach.

August 9, 2012

“Designing for the Modern Web” session at WordCamp San Francisco 2012

I was so thrilled to give a talk at WordCamp San Francisco this past weekend! My talk was on "Designing for the Modern Web" - Which in essence was a talk about designing for HiDPI. Check out my Slides & Description:

Devices that consume the web are being created at a never-before heard of rate.  They’re getting smaller, lighter, faster, sharper, and sexier.  Life is awesome right?  But what about us web designers?

Let’s talk about how to get the best possible ratio of speed vs awesome, and what techniques to use for fast and stunning visual experiences.

I'll post the video whenever they have it up. All in all it was a fantastic weekend. I learned a ton from the other fabulous speakers, and the other attendees. Can't wait for next year.

June 25, 2012

New Posts on Artcation!

artcation.com

My most recent vacation, or should I say "artcation", has brought me to London to visit the Tate Modern. Check out my posts from the Tate Modern - including works by Damien HurstGiuseppe PenoneOskar Fischinger, & Corey Archangel - on Artcation.com. "forget the beach, lets see some art"

June 21, 2012

Just Launched: Camels & Chocolate

I'm so thrilled to announce that Range just launched Camels & Chocolate - Tales from a travel addict. Thanks to Kristin and Scott for their vision. The Illustrations and design came out perfect - & Aaron Campbell really finessed the destinations post type. What a fun site! Check out Kristin's Post on Camels & Chocolate re-design. I just love the comments!!

I like to make inspiration boards for my clients. Here is Kristin'sTravel Inspiration Board: http://drp.mk/Sjf

June 19, 2012

Introducing Range – A Design and Development Shop

I have some exciting news! I've joined into a partnership with Pete Mall and Aaron Campbell to bring you Range - A design and development shop specializing in high quality design and WordPress development. We're super thrilled about the future, and are excited to have all of our strengths combined to deliver the best possible work. Check out our site: http://ran.ge

Sara Cannon is a UX/UI Designer, Former Business Owner, Creative Director, & Artist remote working in Birmingham, Alabama. 
Have a project I could help you with? Contact me at sara@saracannon.com.

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