While at Graphic Works, I designed and produced the web site with the help of my coworker, David, who knows how to fix all kinds of coding issues. He has not been stumped yet (or if he has… he never let on). The site features rotating header graphics, animated drop menus and a simple clean design.
This web site was built to explain the different lens options available in the AQuity HD line of High-Definition lenses. From glare-free to photochromic and anti-glare, you could really get a very high quality pair of glasses without having the wait too long. Check it out at www.AQuityHD.com
My favorite enhancement to the site is the new graphic headers on many of the pages. I wanted to show the various situations where the products could be used. Visit the site at www.BugBand.net.
Disposable nitrile gloves get used and thrown away by the millions per year. Imagine a job requiring constant glove changes by a single worker. Now multiply that number by a large workforce over a year’s time, and one can see the result will be staggering mountain of gloves and tons of waste material.
Little things add up to be a lot of space in a land fill… especially if they do not quickly break down when exposed to wind, rain or the tiny organisms that turn a pile of trash into dirt. The chart shows how much faster Green-Dex breaks down compared to standard nitrile which barely moves at all on the scale.
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| GREEN-DEX™ packaging is also made from 100% post-consumer waste and dispensers from 100% recycled material. |
| Product | Time to Biodegrade |
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| Apple core | 1–2 months |
| General paper | 1–3 months |
| Paper towel | 2–4 weeks |
| Cardboard box | 2 months |
| Cotton cloth | 5 months |
| Plastic coated milk carton | 5 years |
| Wax coated milk carton | 3 months |
| Tin cans | 50–100 years |
| Aluminium cans | 150–200 years |
| Glass bottles | Undetermined (forever) |
| Plastic bags | 10–20 years |
| Soft plastic (bottle) | 100 years |
| Hard plastic (bottle cap) | 400 years |
I love when I get to provide start-to-finish design services for my clients. This particular project was for teeth whitening products such as dental strips and peroxide pens. Services included logo design, multiple package design, product photography, web design, some copywriting and Joomla programming with some help from my friends at StruveDesigns.com.
Our task was to create a search engine for their cut resistant product line. With so many choices available to customers, it can be overwhelming to find the perfect glove for the job. The new search engine allows customers to select gloves based on different parameters and compare their favorites. The parameters include options of materials, color, cut resistance rankings, grip texture and so on.
Once a glove is chosen, they can elect to read detailed information about the glove, order a sample or download a product tech sheet. The site is meant for global use and has been translated into French and Spanish and also supplies different product options for 5 regions.
The site is driven by a massive database which alone was a herculean task to whip into shape after years of bloat and inconsistency. As simple as this site seems, it represents months of work by a small team of programmers, designers and photographers.
It is an ongoing project to update the photography on this site. We have set up a dedicated rig in the studio to make product photos of the palm and top of the glove. This allows us to shoot at a consistant angle in similar lighting for a reduced cost to the client.
We also shoot application photos of the gloves in use… This can involve setting up scenes in the studio or going to a location.
The site can be visited at www.cutrest.com
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| Presentech’s Tradeshow Product Offerings |
As a graphic designer, I have worked with Presentech in Atlanta, Georgia for probably close to twenty years. As a service bureau, they are unmatched in the small and large format digital print services that they provide. The kind of trust that is built up by such a long relationship is not easy to find in today’s “save a penny” internet world. If you have ever been let down by generic online sellers like I have, then you know how important it is to be able to talk to real people who can help with a rush project or product advice. They have always delivered which has gone a long way to build my own business.
The biggest difference between Presentech and other print related service bureaus, is that they do not wait to make improvements to their products and services. Any time I talk to them, they are expanding or improving upon the products and services they offer… the latest upgrade being in the highly competitive trade show banner stand category.
I should know because I update their web site and have the unique viewpoint of what goes on behind the scenes and also use them as a service provider. I see the products before they become available to the public. I have sold many of these banner stands to client who need something portable to catch attention at tradeshows.
Presentech’s banner stands include the top of the line EXPOLINC banner stands, premium retractable banner stands, non retracting banner stands and value banner stands. I highly recommend their products and you should check out the Presentech web site if the need arises.
