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david townsend

DT headshot23 david townsendI’ve been told the picture to the left makes me look kind of ‘goofy’.

If that’s true then it’s accurate. Can’t help it. I’ve always been just a tad out of step with most of the world but it’s a quirk that’s served me well, enabling me to see things a bit differently and, in doing so, discover the unique where others may not. When you’re hiring a designer an ability to recognize and coax the interesting out of the dull or uninspiring, to communicate unseen or overlooked attributes seem to me, valuable traits. So, in my case, ‘goofy’ is a compliment. Read on for my quals. read more

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mobile grab 161x300 new stuffGoing Mobile…

With the rate at which mobile devices or smart phones are beginning to dominate the Internet landscape, it only makes sense for most clients to take their sites to the small screen. Until recently, that’s been a very specialized and, sometimes expensive proposition. Not any more. With the advent of technology aimed at speeding the development of sites for the small screen, I can now build mobile version of existing istes for as little as $395. Read on for details and to find out how.

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Where does all our knowledge go when we die?

For the last ten years or so I’ve had the privilege to work with local senior high school students as part of a digital arts program, mentoring them through a bi-annual brochure project for the school as well as participating in a variety of other in-class opportunities. I’ve always (mostly) enjoyed the experiences and been more or less continually amazed by the depth of talent and skills in a group people who’s life experience is generally limited and who’s focus is decidedly not on trying to make a client happy. read more »