Test Your Brand’s Strength
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Year of the Rabot : 2011
We have a new enemy We hope your 2011 is a safe one… the army of detached rabbit heads being mounted to robots might make it a challenge. Only after …
idea: saving street water
Water problems solved: Conserves water during times when processed water should be used for humans/animal types not plants Prevents rainstorm runoff from getting into our waterways (what’s wrong with that?) …
Redesign vs. Realign, What’s a Website to do?
I once heard myself answering the question “should I redesign my site” with a question “do you think your website could perform better?” Which is the same as saying “yes.” …
Journey & Immersion -Sites We’re Inspired By
We’re always out looking for new trends and inspiration. Recently, we’ve noticed a few things in the world of the web that have us pretty excited and, yes, inspired! They …
A New Year’s Wish from openbox9 to You
For many, this is a tough time of year! There’s much to be done and many expectations to be met. But wait, there’s more! From us here at openbox9 to …
The un-Santa of Pro-bono Work
‘Doing good’ is alluring — a great elixir to induce happy feelings like a warm embrace from a Grandma smelling of cookies. But what does ‘doing good’ mean to design …
Thankfulness
As thanksgiving gobbles itself to our tables, we wanted to take a waddle back from our usual writing topic of design and share with you all what we’re thankful for …
Where does inspiration come from?
Hikes, sketching, a conversation with a 5 year old, and Salvador Dali’s work; these are some things that inspire us at openbox9. We thought we’d poll the office and explore …
Our recipe for the creative process
Today I’ll be sharing with you my thoughts on our creative process, also known as our recipe for good design. Hello there, I’m Hannah, the newest member of the openbox9 …
We hiked, we saught, we almost lost two fingers to Swampy
What lurks behind tree stumps and makes the sound of a gagged walrus? Can alligators the size of a squirrel fly? Can a human inside a ranger rick mascot outfit …
Our Guide to Writing a “Request for a Proposal” (RFP)
To Start Before you begin writing your RFP, its essential to have done some research into your needs. About.com has a good example, “Don’t issue an RFP for a machine …