http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/ en aaron@ehousestudio.com Copyright 2011 2011-12-07T18:06:27+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/honored_with_2_w3_awards http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/honored_with_2_w3_awards We’ve been honored with two W3 Awards, given each year by the International Academy of the Visual Arts, for our work for Pantech. The W3 Awards honor creative excellence on the web and recognize the creative and marketing professionals behind award-­‐winning sites, videos and marketing programs. Press 2011-12-07T18:06:27+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/redesigning_the_charleston_elves_part_5 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/redesigning_the_charleston_elves_part_5 Just in time for holiday hope and cheer, the Charleston Elves site is live and already many children have been ‘elfed.’ After setting a great foundation from project introduction to logo redesign, detailed information architecture and site redesign, the development team got to work to put all the pieces together. I was excited to take on the last leg of an amazing project for a cause that all of us at {e} house feel passionate about supporting. Reading the stories of the Courageous Kidz, you realize that anything you can do to help support these children with cancer and their families is extremely important. Amidst the gift-giving whirlwind that can drown out holiday cheer, the Charleston Elves provide perspective on the true meaning of the holidays. Expression Engine 2011-12-01T03:12:31+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/were_hiring_interactive_web_designer http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/were_hiring_interactive_web_designer We are looking for an experienced designer with a passion for designing user interfaces and experiences for the web, mobile, email and social to join our mighty team in our Charleston, SC office. Jobs 2011-11-23T17:27:32+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/were_hiring_web_mobile_developer http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/were_hiring_web_mobile_developer {e} house studio is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented web developer to join or growing team. Jobs 2011-11-23T13:45:13+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/redesigning_the_charleston_elves_part_4 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/redesigning_the_charleston_elves_part_4 Any organization that dishes out as much love as Charleston Elves deserve a whole lot of loving back. Now that Aaron had laid the tracks for the Santa Express it was time to apply the brand to the UI work that had been done. It was time to say goodbye to the cartoon elves of yesteryear and highlight the families in need of style. Design 2011-11-16T21:05:52+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/redesigining_the_charleston_elves_part_3 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/redesigining_the_charleston_elves_part_3 The Charleston Elves have a uniquely compelling story and mission, and it’s that story that resonates with people and moves them to want to help. When we began the information architecture, we identified a number of ways in which we could both improve the effectiveness of the site and better communicate the financial burdens of treating children with cancer, and how that burden affects a family’s ability to celebrate the holidays. Design 2011-10-27T13:54:21+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/redesigning_the_charleston_elves http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/redesigning_the_charleston_elves When Chris brought the Charleston Elves project to us we were all very excited. We saw the potential of how we could help the organization digitally as well as updating their look and feel. The first step for us was to take a crack at redesigning the logo. Design 2011-10-12T20:19:04+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/a_warm_welcome_to_ryan_and_austin http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/a_warm_welcome_to_ryan_and_austin The {e} house family is growing! Last month we welcomed two new additions to the team, Ryan Shrum and Austin Dandridge.  Both of them bring strong backgrounds and fresh perspectives, and their enthusiasm for great work and design is already being felt throughout the office.  Here’s a little bit about the “new guys.” News 2011-10-10T19:37:46+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/project_introduction_charleston_elves http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/project_introduction_charleston_elves On a cold Friday morning back in December, I dragged myself out of bed and into hot yoga class. All I was expecting to get out of the class was a good workout, a little stress relief, and a lot of sweat. What I left with that day has changed part of me and the holiday season in a way that I knew I always longed for but never knew exactly how to do it. Culture 2011-10-04T20:53:30+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/net_magazine_interviews_e_house_for_july_and_august_issues http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/net_magazine_interviews_e_house_for_july_and_august_issues When .net Magazine approached our team to showcase The Patrick Properties Hospitality Group website in the July issue CMS Gallery for its use of ExpressionEngine CMS capabilities, we were honored. And doubly honored when we learned that .net noted us again in the August issue for the HTML5 work done on Neve Inspired website! Press 2011-08-11T19:24:08+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/warby_parker_-_dare_to_wear http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/warby_parker_-_dare_to_wear Dare to Wear - help Hartwell decide on some new specs. VOTE NOW. You choose my next set of glasses from Warby Parker. Culture 2011-08-01T18:52:49+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/android_expressionengine._living_together_in_perfect_harmony http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/android_expressionengine._living_together_in_perfect_harmony We recently entered the Android Marketplace with the Official Dew Tour App, an app which serves as the “essential guide to the Dew Tour, with videos, photos, news, results and more”. This app coincides with the Pantech Open, the first leg of the 2011 Dew Tour, sponsored by Pantech USA. Expression Engine 2011-07-20T15:47:52+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/web_developers_need_apply http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/web_developers_need_apply We are looking for an experienced web developer with a passion for web standards and accessibility to join our small but mighty team in our Charleston, SC office. Jobs 2011-07-12T15:50:34+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/building_a_strong_foundation_workshop_at_converge_se_2011 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/building_a_strong_foundation_workshop_at_converge_se_2011 A special thanks to the team at Converge SE for including Bob and myself in the amazing lineup of speakers and everyone who attended our workshop for their kind words, great questions, comments and tweets. We have posted our slides and welcome everyone’s feedback and questions. Design 2011-06-27T18:16:15+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/were_hiring_another_project_manager http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/were_hiring_another_project_manager We are currently looking for a full-time Project Manager to join the {e} family in our downtown Charleston, SC office. Jobs 2011-06-03T19:17:49+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/to_beard_or_not_to_beard http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/to_beard_or_not_to_beard We at {e} house are always up for a challenge. When the opportunity to stop shaving and let ourselves go came about, several of us jumped at the chance. I am not sure exactly how the conversation started or how the competition began but I know it was late September, just before my son was born. Culture 2011-04-22T18:36:27+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/web_design_launch_for_charleston_sc_retailer2 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/web_design_launch_for_charleston_sc_retailer2 We’ve recently had the pleasure of working with our favorite kitchen retail store on their website update- The Coastal Cupboard site is up and running, and looking great if I do say so myself. News 2011-04-13T15:53:06+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/understanding_the_opportunities_of_your_mobile_web_users http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/understanding_the_opportunities_of_your_mobile_web_users Seeing new opportunities with new users that visit your site in new locations, times and are engaged in different ways than your current website users. Mobile 2011-04-12T13:00:35+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/ask_and_ye_shall_receive http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/ask_and_ye_shall_receive Recently I wrote to the support team over at getharvest.com about my concern for remembering to track time daily, here was my request: Design 2011-04-07T17:03:31+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/web_design_interns-_not_just_coffee_fetchers http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/web_design_interns-_not_just_coffee_fetchers We are {e} house interns and loving every minute of it!! In joining the unique and open environment that is the {e} house team, we were happy to find that interns are not just for fetching coffee and making copies. We feel part of the dynamic here at {e} house and are thus driven to contribute to projects and learn from their amazing team.  Below you’ll find a little bit more info about who we are and how we arrived at {e}. Culture 2011-03-15T17:25:14+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/2011_addy_awards http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/2011_addy_awards While actual hunting is not my thing, I was game for a night at the Charleston Rifle club in my best attempt at hunting attire and ready to see some great local talent. Culture, News 2011-02-23T15:57:51+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/holiday_houseblend http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/holiday_houseblend Now that we’re knee deep in the holiday season, {e} thought it would be a perfect time to spread some holiday cheer to our friends and colleagues. News 2010-12-25T15:55:22+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/mike_lata_appears_on_iron_chef http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/mike_lata_appears_on_iron_chef Our favorite downtown chef, Mike Lata, found himself in the spotlight once again this week with his much anticipated appearance on Iron Chef America. Lata and current Iron Chef Jose Garces squared off Saturday night with a battle over bubbly- champaign being the secret ingredient. Culture 2010-12-06T21:27:07+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/selling_luxury_real_estate_via_the_web http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/selling_luxury_real_estate_via_the_web We are excited to have just launched this innovative high-end real estate website. The goal of the Turks and Caicos Sporting Club site is to present the lifestyle of the luxurious island while capturing quality leads. Strategy 2010-11-24T16:39:50+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/were_hiring_a_project_manager http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/were_hiring_a_project_manager We are currently looking for a full-time Project Manager to join the {e} family. Competitive wages, benefits, a fun and exciting workplace, and great projects and clients abound. Jobs 2010-09-15T18:01:33+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/its_pantastic-_website_launch_stirs_the_nation http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/its_pantastic-_website_launch_stirs_the_nation Phone junkies and web lovers united last week to celebrate the launch the much anticipated Pantech USA website. Renowned videographer Adam Boozer exclaimed “It’s Pantastic” as he watched in wonder. News 2010-09-08T21:02:09+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/the_cadillac_of_golf_grips http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/the_cadillac_of_golf_grips In case you didn’t know, we recently updated (dare I say redesigned) the award-winning website for Pure Grips. We added an e-commerce section, a calendar showcasing their many “Demo Days” across the country and much more in-depth content including a new video interview of Matt Jones, a rising PGA star who endorses Pure Grips. Press 2010-09-02T19:07:44+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/e_house_welcomes_our_new_front_end_developer_mike_henderson http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/e_house_welcomes_our_new_front_end_developer_mike_henderson Now that Mike has been working here for almost 4 months as a front end developer, we’ve decided to get on the ball and do an official blog post welcome. Below is his bio so you can get better acquainted with our new {e} team member. Welcome Mike, we’re happy to have you on board! Culture 2010-07-16T17:54:21+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/e_houses_web_design_featured_on_six_revisions http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/e_houses_web_design_featured_on_six_revisions The celebrated design and development website, Six Revisions, has featured the drop down menu we designed for the PURE Grips website in their article “50 Examples of Drop-Down Navigation Menus in Web Designs.” We were ranked as the number one example, right above Porsche! Press 2010-07-13T14:28:55+00:00 http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/in_memory_of_professor_wally_snuggles http://www.ehousestudio.com/blog/view/in_memory_of_professor_wally_snuggles Wally was a part of our {e} house team and will be missed greatly. Culture 2010-05-28T16:45:32+00:00