RainDrop Systems

RainDrop Systems, a new company that makes non-traditional foundation repair products,  chose to work with AF Creative for their logo and website design, which just launched! The logo design was inspired by their first product, an actual “do-it-yourself drip irrigation system” for the foundation repair and maintenance process.

When it came to the website design and development they decided to have the site built as custom Content Management System so that they were able to build each of the sub pages on their own, as needed. This was a great solution for the company because they save costs in the long run by not having to pay for menial website content update fees. They now can update new product releases, industry related articles, or any other basic content on the site on their own with the click of a few buttons! Check out their site here!

Old Pecan Street Festival New Website

I was introduced to the Old Pecan Street Festival Team this last year by Brandi Clark with the Austin EcoNetwork. They asked me to work with them to redesign their website. Not only would this be a facelift of bright colors and fun icons to represent the festival’s personality but a more structured online resource and tool for people who are interested in attending or being a part of the festival itself.

Festival atttendees can find even more information about the Festival and what it has to offer:

• Links to bus routes
• Vendor lists
• Up to date performance schedules to view
• Create your own schedule with sched.org
• Read or share testimonials
• View media
• Follow the Old Pecan Street Festival on Twitter as they begin to tweet live information during the festival itself. See which stages have the best performances minute by minute!

We built the website as a CMS (Custom Management System) using the WordPress Software, which allows the Old Pecan Street Festival team to use this easy tool to make updates to the content at any time on their own! This was a fun project and will hopefully bring the festival and its attendees together! Have you been to the Old Pecan Street Festival in Austin, Texas before? Do you live in Austin and are looking for fun events that support the local economy? If so, go check out the new site, share your testimonial and get a sneak peak of the upcoming Fall Festival’s performances!!

Talks Clay Shirky: How social media can make history

Great talk by Clay Shirky discussing how social media has revolutionized the way we communicate, thus making history. How has social media affected you, whether personally or professionally? Would love to hear about your story.

Keep Up With AF Creative…

I’m already coming up on my SIXTH MONTH ANNIVERSARY of doing business as AF Creative. I’ve been thinking about ways to improve, keep people in touch, and spreading the word about the professional services I can bring to the table. I’ll be working on designing and developing my COMPLETE portfolio website once I can catch a break from client deadlines… I’ll keep you updated!

I’ve got some fun clients with really cool projects that I can’t wait to share.

I’ve just added a small simple update to my temporary website. Click on the top left hand corner “note” to subscribe to my email newsletter. I’m going to be sending either monthly or bimonthly email updates on:
- current projects
- what’s new with my business
- what I’m learning/doing professionally (perhaps personally also)
- ways to utilize design/creativity in everyday life
- plus any creative thoughts or ideas I may want to share with everyone

Sweet-N-Splew

Fun at lunch with Chris….

Sweet’N Low + Spenda’s baby…. Sweet-N-Splew!

Glow Medical Aesthetics

Glow is an amazing Medical Aesthetics salon opening in Houston, Texas run by Dr. Amy Woehrmann. We just finalized the logo design process and are now moving into the web design phase. Check out GlowHouston to see the temporary page for contact and location information. Keep on the lookout for the full website coming soon, which I’ll probably announce here as well.

GLOW offers several treatment services including: Laser Hair Removal, Microderm Abrasion, Foto Facials for skin rejuvination from acne/wrinkle/scar/vien treatment, cellulite reduction through the Velashape technology and injectables,  botox and Restalyn.

If you’re interested in any of the treatments listed above and are in the Houston Area or can commute there easily,  go check out GLOW. Take my word for it. I’m currently undergoing the laser hair removal process and am excited to see the results! They use topical numbing gels for a comfortable experience and even offer wine while you’re there!

XKCD – Papyrus

This one is for all you design nerds out there… One of my favorite XKCDs by far:

MyTableNow

I’ve been working with my client to create this is a really cool project,  MyTableNow.  It’s a social networking site that has some really amazing perks which will allow you to do things like:

• WANNA GO OUT? PREORDER. PREPAY. NO WORRIES. ORGANIZE GROUP OUTINGS AT RESTAURANTS, CLUBS, OR BARS.
• RESERVE A TABLE! MAKE YOUR DINNER RESERVATIONS WITH JUST A FEW CLICKS!
• ORDER TO TAKE-OUT. BROWSE RESTAURANTS ONLINE AND PICK UP THE PERFECT MEAL TO BRING BACK HOME, OR WHERE EVER!
• HAVE IT DELIVERED! DELIVERY MADE EASY! STAY HOME AND ENJOY YOUR MEAL …
• CATER YOUR EVENT! MAKE PLANNING YOUR NEXT BIG EVENT EASIER! SELECT & SCHEDULE ONLINE!
• PLUS SO MUCH MORE! + NETWORK WITH YOUR FRIENDS, MAKE NEW ONES + FIND FOOD DEALS AROUND YOUR CITY + SOCIAL DINING EXPERIMENT + TABLE MAIL + CALENDAR + POST PHOTOS + MY HOME PARTY + TABLE TALK + SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS + MORE…

Visit the Coming Soon Site to sign up to be notified when the final site launches! Get excited, this is going to be such a great network and tool! Follow @MyTableNow on Twitter.

Support Team Preddy!

If there’s one thing that Andi, my roommate and friend, and I see eye to eye on is our unconditional love and support we have for our family. Her sister, Kelly Preddy, is competing this this year’s  Ironman Coeur d’ Alene! What an amazing once in a lifetime accomplishment. It’s an intense commitment that requires complete devotion to for at least the year prior to the race.  I had the honor of designing the “Team Preddy” support shirts that anyone can order from Andi.

It has quite the inspiring quote on the back “What your mind can conceive, and your heart can believe, your body can achieve!” Here’s a sneak peak at the design, but visit the Team Preddy Blog for more information about placing your order.

Team Preddy T-Shirts

Origami Bunny on Receipts of Money

Check out the print on the back of this Puma receipt… it’s steps on how to make an origami bunny. My roommate saved it for me because I have a rabbit, but also because she know’s I’m a nerdy graphic designer and would probably find it interesting. Way to catch attention Puma. Probably the only receipt most people won’t throw away.