Farewell to Flash
Flash faded away as the web evolved to be accessible and responsive — but with Flash gone, what has been lost?
Video: Moda and Lillard score with an assist from Gard
How do you tell an authentic story about the importance of coming together in a time of social distancing? That was the challenge we took on in partnership with Moda Health and the Portland Trailblazers.
Is it time to jump on the AVIF bandwagon?
We’ve started using a WordPress plugin to convert our website images to the faster-loading WebP format. But the even faster AVIF format is coming.
Employee Spotlight: Jon Bell, Copywriter
From Mt. Hood to Megadeth, Jon Bell keeps us guessing. But one thing that doesn’t surprise us is his love for writing and consistent ability to craft compelling stories.
Employee Spotlight: Julia Stoops, user experience designer and director of Web and Digital
What do painting, philosophy, teaching and fiction writing have to do with user experience design? Quite a bit, apparently, when it all underpins website strategy and design.
Got data? Interactive maps are a functional and fun way to present it
Interactive maps deliver complex information to users in easy-to-digest ways. Like a modern-day Gesamtkunstwerk – an artwork that combines several types of art forms – maps orchestrate multiple modes of communication…
Is Your 24/7 Ambassador Working For You?
Your organization does good work. Your website should too. Unfortunately, it probably doesn’t. Hear from Gard’s Director of Web and Digital about why most websites are falling down on the job.
Employee Spotlight: Natalie Bennon, Account Manager
Everyone has a story to tell, and Natalie’s talent is helping tell that story in a way that not only inspires intrigue, but also elevates the core values of the person…
New Creative Chair is Shaking Things Up at the Oregon Symphony
We joined the Oregon Symphony’s new creative chair, Gabriel Kahane, on four interviews last week to promote not only his show last weekend at the Schnitzer, but also his new role…
Another Successful Volunteer Expo for The Standard!
This high-profile event is one of the most impactful ways we have seen a company deepen its relationships with community members and organizations. “The Standard values public service, and we live…
