downinthewell.com‘s background image had an aging problem. In addition to being in need of some image compression to reduce the filesize, the background images dimensions made it less attractive on larger monitors. By re-positioning the image and applying a gradient effect, we were able to make use of the original design despite the limitations due to it’s low resolution. In addition to the visual update, the background image has been better compressed for an faster user experience.

Chester250.com saw some minor style enhancements in early 2012 as well as some javascript improvements to the weekly ban maps. Along with the visual changes, several server side upgrades were made to prepare chester250.com to deliver a wider variety of automatic publishing formats in the future.

Chester250.com was designed to make the boring task of reviewing security logs a little more interesting. The website is managed from the point of view of “Chester250″, an old piece of computer hardware that serves as it’s author and mascot. Using automated scrips along with integratration with WordPress and Twitter, the site provides log information from bSC’s internal server array in a fun and interactive format.

DownInTheWell.com is creative collaboration blog powered by WordPress, with contributors scattered across the US. The use of a mix of WordPress plugins provides an easy-to-use platform for contributors to self-publish multimedia and creative content, as well as get detailed statistic tracking and advertising management.

The atheistic of the Powell Inc website was inspired by a business card.  The primary font for the header and menu is reminiscent of highway signs.  Overall, the goal of the design is to be concise and to the point.