January 20, 2009
1.20.09 - Bullzeye Design has just completed the design and programming of Fairview Monument; our first Wordpress Blog Website Design.
Fairview Monument covers on the average about 40 square miles, serving many families and different cemeteries in Lackawanna, Wayne, Pike, Monroe and Luzerne Counties. They also deliver their monuments and memorials anywhere within a 100 mile radius of their location.
Their new website uses Wordpress as a content management system, allowing the capability to log in to an administrative panel online and gives them the ability to edit text, sections, and add photos and new items to their website through a very easy to use editor - no HTML or programming experience required.
I’ve worked extensively with my programming team and Mark Berger, owner of Fairview Monument, to develop this completely custom website that showcases the beauty of their product while allowing the flexibility and convenience of being able to update the website regularly without having to learn the logistics of website design.
It’s been a pleasure to work with Mark and the entire Bullzeye Design team on this project and has allowed everyone involved to gain more knowledge about content management systems on the Wordpress platform and now offers Bullzeye Design the ability to extend this service to our future customers.
Check it out if here:
fairviewmonument.com
November 18, 2008
Local website and graphic design company, Bullzeye Design, has donated it’s services to help the Diabetes Awareness Troupe (DAT) develop a Myspace layout for their charity. DAT’s goal is to bring more awareness to diabetes and to help find a cure.
Marissa, leader of DAT, said, “Working with Bullzeye was easy, and the layout we received for our non-profit organization turned out lovely! Timely, creative, and a great web-design partner. Thanks Bullzeye!”
To learn more about The Diabetes Awareness Troupe:
http://www.myspace.com/raisediabetesawareness
To learn more about Bullzeye Design:
http://www.bullzeyedesign.com
November 12, 2008
Wondering what to get the person that has everything this holiday season? How about a box full of trash? No, really. Over at nycgarbage.com, they sell tiny sculptures made of actual garbage from NYC streets. They even have limited edition boxes from special dates like New Year’s day, etc. Check out the examples on the website.
As always, thanks for reading.
Amy Fedele
Creative Director
Bullzeye Design
October 30, 2008
Looking for something unique/creative to do for Halloween this year? Enter: HalloWindow.
A graphic artist created a DVD and used a projector to display the video, graphics and animation on his window Halloween night. Last year it was a big hit with the neighborhood kids, and he’s decided to make copies of the DVD so you can display the projection in your own neighborhood.
Mark Gervais used Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for drawing/creating the graphics and Adobe Flash and After Effects for the animation/video. All the artwork in the video is original and drawn by Gervais. Dewi Wood created the soundtrack (using Logic Pro) that plays along with this unique design piece.
What a unique way to bring graphic arts and design into any town. You can put this in your window in Scranton tomorrow night. I’m sure all the kids will love it, and on the website you can download a version for your computer so it’s NOT TOO LATE! www.HalloWindow.com
Happy Halloween from Bullzeye Design!
-Amy
October 28, 2008
The Scranton Plan
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania is a location of choice for relocating and expanding businesses. Greater Scranton offers an award-winning workforce, low operating costs, and a booming business climate.
If you are looking to relocate or expand your graphic design business there are many opportunities available in Scranton. Located in the heart of Pennsylvania’s Northeast, major metropolitan areas including Philadelphia, New York, Northern New Jersey, Harrisburg and Syracuse are within a two hour drive of Scranton. Five major interstate highways converge in Scranton, providing access to 80 million consumers within an overnight drive and 80% of the U.S. population within two days or less.
Some facts about Scranton
Real estate values have greatly appreciated since 2003 with residential properties appreciating 32% since and multi-families appreciating 51%.
The Scranton Times just reported that the Scranton School District is growing at 200 students per year! That means there will be greater future business opportunities.
There are now multiple ethnic organizations and events including the Latin Festival held at the Riverfront Sports Complex which estimated a turnout of about 2,000 people!
Restaurants and bars are opening much more than in the past. Here again it is evident by the diversity of restaurants including Thai, Mexican, Brazilian, Spanish, Indian, and the Soup Man (popularized by Seinfeld)!!
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees take the field each summer at Lackawanna County Stadium on their new playing surface: GRASS!!
Major investments are in the making to make Sno-Mountain Ski Area a larger drawing, year-round attraction with summer concerts, water park and zip line.
The State of Pennsylvania has issued a check for $30,000,000 towards bringing a New Medical College to Lackawanna County.
The Shoppes at Montage opened a new $50,000,000 lifestyles shopping center in Moosic next to the Cinemark Movie Theater
The McDade Terminal at the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre/Avoca International Airport was recently renovated and has the New look of a modern airport. Fully wireless and upgraded, this multi-million dollar project has only begun and there is still room to expand!!
The Scranton Cultural Center has continued to increase its visibility by hosting the best that Broadway has to offer. Some of this year’s lineup include Mamma Mia, The Producers, Aida, Hairspray, and Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance. The Philharmonic’s four annual performances are second to none with Composer Lawrence Loh leading the way!
The Greater Scranton area’s appreciation of the arts was further enhanced by the construction and completion of the state-of-the-art Mellow Theater at Lackawanna College.
The Greater Scranton area’s business infrastructure continues to improve with the Newly constructed Medallion and Casey Parking Garages; the continued success and presence of the Business Incubator in helping businesses reach new heights; the Hilton Hotel and Conference Center and the newly renovated Radisson Hotel have helped to re-energize Scranton as the commercial center of NEPA.
Wachovia Arena hosts Arena Football (Scranton/W-B Pioneers), Semiprofessional hockey (Scranton/W-B Penguins), and a number of great concerts.
(Source: Rediscover Scranton and The Scranton Plan)
