Ideas and profiles of success at the intersection of design, technology and global business
 
Txstyle challenge - A Social Media Platform for
Open Innovation
This month we feature phase 2 of the exciting and very successful txstyle application. In the initial competition in February, more than 200,000 votes were cast and 6 finalists were chosen. Phase 2 for this platform is for designers to choose the grand prize winner which will be based on the number of votes cast. Check out this great article on this platform in a leading interior design magazine.
- http://interiordesign.net/article/CA6658221.html. To view the application go to http://www.txstyle-mannington.com/
 
 
 
Synergy Website
SYNERGY FLOORING, LTD. provides professional flooring installation services throughout the US. We created a captivating site and through the use of lively colors and related images, we showcased the essence of the company and the clients served. Flash technologies were effectively used on the homepage to interact with viewers. Check it out at www.synergyflooring.com
 
 
 
Walker E-Newsletter
We worked with the existing Walker Companies branding to create an enewsletter called "The Walker Industrial Outlook". Since 1987 Walker has been a recognized expert in all aspects of siting and developing manufacturing plants and distribution centers. This HTML based e-newsletter is used effectively to deliver their expertise and knowledge in a current and timely manner. www.walkerco.com
 
 
 
Visualworks by Azul Arc - 3D Rendering
Product manufacturers are increasingly using 3D renderings to illustrate their products. This virtual space of an institutional library was created using neutral finishes and furniture giving our client the opportunity to choose a wide range of colors and patterns when applying their product. Click on the image for an expanded view.
 
 
 
 
Tools and Tips at the Intersection of Design, Technology and Business
 
 

In the last months we’ve shared a few effective resources around social media platforms. In this issue we highlight a couple of personal resources that we’ve found to be effective and insightful in terms of their application of technology.

The first is a great email productivity tool called Xobni. You can download the personal version at www.xobni.com. Xobni gives you fast search access for email and email strings, helps organize your information and provides profile information for emails you receive including convenient summaries and images from social media applications like facebook and Linkedin.

The other application is a personalized radio station called Pandora. This is an incredible example of how technology can be used to create a personalized experience for users. Enter the name of a song you like or an artist and you can set up a radio station that plays that music and music that is within the range of what you have selected. Check it out at www.pandora.com. Happy Listening!

 
 
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