The Nerdery

Check out our design studio!

2011-03-10T15:57:00.000-08:00

If you haven't dropped by the 360Tactics/Helix Creative design studio yet, here's a few teaser photos. Yes, we are blessed to be able to go to work in a creative paradise-style environment every day. Goodies include an espresso bar, conga drums, and a product photography setup!

This exterior shot was taken on a blackberry on a wonderful Puget Sound rainy day, so we apologize for the grainy quality.

New Website Launched Today

2011-03-01T20:15:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Affordable RV on the successful launch of their new website, http://affordablervservices.com !

This project was built on behalf of the Kitsap Sun and was headed up by our very own lead developer, Zak Cobb. The site features a Concrete5 CMS (Content Management System).

Port Orchard Life Magazine front-page spread

2010-04-19T12:07:00.000-07:00

Thanks to the Kitsap Sun team for an excellent write-up! It was a pleasure working with you all and the story and photos came out great! READ STORY HERE!

Another great write-up in the KPBJ....

2010-04-06T16:00:00.000-07:00

http://kpbj.com/headlines/2010-04-01/360tactics_partners_with_the_historic_orchard_theater

Über-cool Business Cards

2010-03-18T15:31:00.000-07:00

Anyone, in any kind of business, can appreciate these creative cards! Some of them are downright amazing, and others, like the one above, are incredibly inventive!

http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2009/05/100-really-creative-business-cards/

Windows 7 "Sticky Note" Feature

2010-03-04T14:10:00.000-08:00

WINDOWS 7 STICKY NOTES: So cool, we've almost forgiven them for Vista

While we should've been working...

2010-02-23T17:35:00.000-08:00

LATEST PROJECT: Has it really been 10 years?!

2010-02-10T11:14:00.000-08:00

This is a movie poster we were commissioned to design for a special event hosted by Far Away Entertainment commemorating the 10th anniversary of the release of The Boondock Saints.

WEST SOUND BUSINESS EXPO -- Feb. 18th

2010-02-10T11:04:00.000-08:00

We plan to attend and so should you. Click on the photo for more info.

Profile in the Bellingham Herald

2010-02-05T12:38:00.000-08:00

We both attended school at Western Washington University in Bellingham and the Bellingham Herald Newspaper gave us a nice write-up on Tuesday. Check it out here.

Trends in Movie Website Design

2010-01-22T11:35:00.000-08:00

We're preparing to embark on a design project for a film company looking to exhibit an already produced documentary and upcoming feature film. I found this article fascinating and very helpful.

Smashing Magazine -- Movie Website Design Trends

Local Paper Profile

2010-01-21T18:40:00.000-08:00

This week, the local paper of record -- the Port Orchard Independent -- profiled us as a new business. Check out the story HERE.

USB Missile Launchers... it doesn't get cooler...

2010-01-19T11:54:00.000-08:00

These are the epitome of cool and nerdy all at once. Buy them for us...

http://www.everythingusb.com/usb-missile-launcher-14543.html

Check out our write-up in the Kitsap Sun Newspaper!

2010-01-19T11:39:00.000-08:00

http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2010/jan/14/port-orchard-design-firm-launched/?partner=RSS

It works like MAGIC!

2010-01-18T13:47:00.000-08:00

Need to turn your design into signeage or blow it up for display but only have it in a jpg, gif or bmp format? Do not dispair! Instead, visit Vector Magic and transfer your image easily and quickly. You only get a couple transfers free but their monthly rates are very affordable. These guys our collective a**es a couple times!

http://vectormagic.com/home

"Dumb Little Man" for us dumb little people

2010-01-15T14:07:00.000-08:00

We run into all kinds of website's in our daily perusing of the inter-web... no not THOSE kinds of websites! Geez. Actual helpful, instructive and informative websites, like DumbLittleMan.com -- a clearinghouse for all sorts of good advice -- professional and otherwise. For anyone who wants to learn how to write a better resume, land a dream job or re-use their Thanksgiving leftovers (I kid you not...) this is the place.

And come visit us while you're at it... http://www.360tactics.net/

DESIGNERS UNITE!!

2010-01-14T11:09:00.000-08:00

This bill would do incredible damage to our friends in the interior design biz! Join us in opposing this assault on liberty and business owners in WA State. Send the buffoons in Olympia the message that we don't need more government restriction on our freedoms and ability to earn a living! If it's interior designers today, it could be web designers tomorrow.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND TO TAKE ACTION!!

And stop by our shop while you're at it... http://www.360tactics.net/

TOOL OF THE DAY: KEEPASS

2010-01-11T12:03:00.000-08:00

Tired of trying to come up with a different password for all of your programs and accounts? Or better yet, tried of trying to remember them all? Let's be honest, there's only so many ways you can combine your last name, the name of your high school squeeze, and year of your first car to keep bad guys at bay.

Enter KEEPASS, the free password safe that makes all of that work disappear. We use it and so should you.

http://keepass.info/

And you can stop by and thank us here... http://www.360tactics.net/

Cool Photoshop Tutorial

2010-01-08T17:19:00.000-08:00

Turn any photo... really, ANY photo -- whether it's of your grandma, dog, car, scooter, Star Trek figurine collection or mom's basement -- into a comic book illustration! Gnarly!

http://www.planetphotoshop.com/stylized-comic-book-effect-tut.html

And while ur surfing, swing by our place and see what's new... http://www.360tactics.net/

The BEST TOOL in design today...

2010-01-07T18:46:00.000-08:00

The Instant Eyedropper is the hippest thing we've run into for many moons. It makes our lives as designers and artists OH SO MUCH EASIER and is always available and at the ready in your taskbar! Groovy.

Download it here. http://instant-eyedropper.com/

You're welcome. Now show your gratitude and come visit us... http://www.360tactics.net/

NEW YEAR SPECIALS!

2010-01-06T11:25:00.000-08:00

WELCOME FRIENDS!!

2010-01-05T16:58:00.001-08:00

We thought it only fitting that a dynamic, emerging web-design firm such as 360Tactics™ should have a blog. It's 2010 right?! So now you'll have the privilege of peering, daily, into the minds of two sleep-deprived, caffeine-fueled, art and programming nerds! Lucky you, eh?

Here you'll find all sorts of great stuff -- from industry issues of interest, to websites and tools we love, to our daily gripes and favorite coffee brands!

Stay tuned...