Have you asked, “Is my site accessible?”
If you have to ask if it is, then most likely it is not. Digital accessibility doesn’t just happen, it doesn’t come baked in to a template site, nor does any plugin magically fix your accessibility issues just by installing it and paying the fee.
Websites for Architects
Andiamo Creative has a long history of working with clients in the Architecture, Structural Engineering and Interior Design industries. Some of our earliest connections when starting the business nearly 20 years ago were through the Merchandise Mart and friends in the architecture realm in Chicago. We’ve worked with high profile firms such as Powell Kleinschmidt, […]
Changing WordPress themes? No sweat.
In general, you should consider a redesign of your website every 3-5 years. Web development trends and best practices change quickly and not only does an old fashioned site do your brand a disservice, a site that utilizes old software can be a security liability as well. However, a new website can be a big spend for a small to midsize business. It’s important to keep your marketing fresh but if I can find ways to help my clients mitigate costs, I’m always up for that.
New finished work
It’s been a while since I’ve posted to the blog – mostly because it’s been crazy busy around Andiamo the last couple months (yay!) There are two big websites about to go live and several other smaller jobs are in the works too. I just posted several new logos to our Gallery page. But to […]
Learning to love black jelly beans
I don’t know what it was like at your house, but by a week past Easter, the only thing left in our baskets were the black jelly beans. My brother and I wouldn’t touch them with a ten foot pole, favoring the chocolate treats first, then the marshmallows, then any other color jelly bean besides […]
Cheat sheet for a good website
As a website designer, I’ve seen my share of poorly developed websites. Enough that it makes me think there should be a cheat sheet with some basics in creating a successful site. It is all important to have a web presence but it’s not enough to just throw something up there quickly. This is your […]
Pet peeves in website design
Hooooo boy. This list has been a long time coming. I’ve amassed quite a few for this list over the years, but I’ll just give you the doozies. While there are thousands of fabulous websites to see, there are still way that are struggling with the basics. Ask any graphic designer and they’ll probably have […]