Month: September 2013 Page 1 of 1

Designing Objects that Tell Stories

Here’s a look into some of the elements that inspires us when designing whether it be websites, logos or animations. Design is more than simple math, placement and color coordination; it needs to tell a story. This talk is presented by Yves Behar originally on the TED in 2008. An oldie but a goodie.

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WordPress Tutorials (FREE!)

As a helpful resource for some of our clients who are newer to WordPress we’d love to point you in the direction of some of the free lessons wordpress.org has supplied. Since we customize the content management system (CMS) of the sites we create not all the lessons will be applicable or helpful but if you’ve ever wondered how to add new pictures, update pages or fire off some blog updates, this is the resource for you. Of course we will always be ready and willing to help you along the way but just in case we’re stuck and locked in the back trunk of a suspicious vehicle and haven’t yet MacGyver’d our way out, feel free to refer to this link or simply Google search: “How to do <insert your necessary action> here in WordPress” and there will be a world of free information to help you!

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Animation & Video: The Future of the Web

As some of you may know, talonX produces cool little animations or short videos for logo stings, explainers/introductions and promotions. Most of our video displays are produced in Adobe After Effects but we have been known to branch out to a few other forms of media and have been in collaboration with some Chicago based companies to produce introductions for longer online videos. While these are outside the typical realm of web design the reason we’ve opted to learn, create and produce these animations is because because the nature of the online world is changing. While static sites will always have their place and be functional for many situations, consumers are leaning toward the motion and interest produced by videos. [quote]If a picture is worth 1,000 words, a video is worth 1,000 pictures.[/quote] When someone lands on a website and your product or service offering is not abundantly clear to […]

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Dive into September 2013 page 1 of 1 blog at talonX Creative Agency. Our insightful articles cover a range of topics critical to Calgary businesses, including web design, graphic design, branding, SEO marketing, digital marketing, and logo design. Gain valuable tips and strategies to take your brand to the next level, build a strong online presence, and achieve your marketing goals. Want to stay up to date? Check out our latest blog posts for insightful reads!

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