Last month, we introduced you to our thunder::tech wallpapers. Created by our design team, these wallpapers bring a little orange and a little fun to your desktop. As promised, we have new wallpapers for this month. Download a version with a calendar, or one without!



August wallpaper with calendar

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August wallpaper plain

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At thunder::tech we are very proud of our out-of-the box marketing strategies and strong brand image. Our design team recently created new metal business cards to complement our innovative brand identity.

The aluminum business cards are personalized for each employee with a sticker. Each card features die cut squares and a jagged edge, which add to the unique design.

Since we've started sharing them with our friends and clients, lots of people have been asking us what you can (and can't) do with these cards. This video will show you the answers to some of those questions.


Have you tried anything interesting with one of our new cards? Have any ideas about what we should try next?

“So, you want to edit your site...”

That is the signature phrase you will see when you attempt to log in to our custom-built content management system or CMS. Those words can seem so innocent, but they raise a good question: how do I edit my Web site?

A CMS is a great tool for storing, organizing and publishing content on a Web site. These systems are Web-based and can be accessed any time, day or night, from any place that has Internet access. All of these qualities make a CMS a valuable tool if you frequently update your Web site and you don’t want to rely on a third party to do so.

Which CMS do I choose?
Before deciding on a CMS, consider your goals for your Web site. Here are some very important questions to consider:

• Do you want the ability to expand and grow as your needs grow?
• Will you want to add new features such as a blog or news ticker to your site six to 12 months down the road?
• Do you want to customize the design and layout of your site?

Another aspect of your site to consider is how often you will provide new content. Is your content updated daily, weekly or every few months? If you update your content very infrequently then you will most likely need the fundamental tool set that is provided with a base CMS system. However, if you are constantly updating your information and you are always looking for new ways to get fresh content to your viewers, then a CMS with tools such as a news feed, blog and message board is your best bet.

So if you want to edit your site and you are ready to take the leap, a CMS is a great way to get started. Just remember to consider all the factors involved. These systems may look the same on the surface but deep down they are all unique.

For this edition of get::ting answers, Art Director Dave chats with Flash Developer Ben.

Dave: Describe your typical day at thunder::tech using only words that start with D or rhyme with awesome. You can have unlimited "the's" and "and's."

Ben:
Depart the dwelling and during dash down the drive;
Dialog the dodgy designer Dave dealing the draft;
Down delicious drinks;
Devise the device dialect and derive the deliverable;
Doctor the dire domain designation disaster,
Disappear,
Directly drop possum dead.

D: You have a unique opportunity w/yr position where you work on both a Mac and a PC...so, think different or is yours really here?

B: Actually... I miss MS-DOS. Macs and PCs, despite the advertisement wars, have about the same amounts and types of problems. These days, they're both too glittery.

D: If a flash banner got in a fight with an animated gif (but not any normal animated gif...one of those beveled and embossed spinning ones that has flames shooting out of it, and maybe an asteroid rotating around), who would win?

B: Like everything else, it depends on the circumstances. Normally I'd say the gif, but you have to account for the possibility that someone with taste could always come along and delete it before the banner got beaten up too badly.

D: A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do. What do you gotta do, Ben?
B: According to the Rally's commercials, I gotta eat. I simply cannot argue with that logic.

D: Finish this joke: "A designer and a developer walk into a bar..."
B: They both ordered drinks and were served. The designer was under 21, however. The bar has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down. Would you like to tell Microsoft about this problem?

The designer and developer shortly after they walked into the bar.

Wish you could be with thunder::tech 24 hours a day? Now you can — or at least you can enjoy our logo all day long. Download our desktop calendar wallpaper and come back for a new design each month. If you want to keep it around longer than 30 days, never fear, because we've also included a version sans calendar. The wallpapers are available for download in a variety of screen sizes. Enjoy!


July wallpaper with calendar
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July wallpaper plain
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