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RECENT eNEWSLETTERS

Good Design for Mobile Websites; The New Rules of SEO
Creating a mobile website may seem like an overwhelming task, but when you break it down into phases it can be much more palatable. Google's constantly trying to enhance the quality of its search results by selecting pages with the most value, so while meta tag description and keywords, page titles and friendly urls still have their place, there's a lot more to consider. : Read

Hospital Pediatrics® Branding and Design
We partnered with the American Academy of Pediatrics in order to help them brand and design a new Journal geared toward hospitalists. : Read

My Tributes to Mom and Dad
In honor of Mother's and Father's Day I devoted a blog post to each of them. : Read

QR Codes: What the Heck Are They?
You may have started hearing the term "QR Codes", or possibly seen them in a recent ad while flipping through a magazine. They are a widely used technology in Japan and elsewhere, which is starting to gain ground in the US. : Read

White Space: Techniques for Decluttering Your Design, Mind, Space...
In this world of instant gratification and multi-tasking how can we take a step back and focus? There are messages constantly clamoring for our attention, and the more we do the more we give ourselves to do. There's one thing that cuts through all of it: white space. How can we use white space to declutter our design, minds and space? : Read

February Social Media Update
Integrating Your Website with Social Media, "Website" or "Web site"? and more : Read

The 5 Biggest Mistakes in Website Design  Jan. 2011
Design Briefs Smooth Out the Design Process  Dec. 2010
The Nitty-Gritty of iPhone Apps  July 2010
Are You Ready To Go Mobile?  Feb. 2010
Best Practices for a Major Website Redesign  Nov. 2009
Complimentary Communications Audits—For Real!  Sep. 2009
What is a Communications Audit and How Can It Help You?  Jul. 2009 : Listen
Five Steps to a Successful Social Media Experience  May. 2009 : Listen
Standing Out From the Same Old Blah, Blah, Blah  Mar. 2009 : Listen
There's More to Design Than Making it Look Pretty  Jan. 2009 : Listen
The Myth of In-house Design  Nov. 2008 : Listen
When is a Good Time for a Website Redesign?  Sep. 2008 : Listen
Globalization Shouldn't Lead to Lost in Translation  Jul. 2008
The Do's and Don'ts of Email Marketing  May. 2008
The Internet Goes .mobi(le)  Jan. 2008
The Creative Process—Not Just for “Creatives”  Aug. 2007
True Value: How Good Design Can Impact Your Business  Mar. 2007

“Bending Design brought a fresh perspective and unique approach to our advertising creative. We gave them the themes and they came up with the copy and designs in sketch form. We worked collaboratively on revisions and the end result were ads and messages we are proud to run. Bending Design took the time to understand our style and objectives and that resulted in a rewarding creative experience and excellent finished product. I look forward to working with them on my next project.”

MICHELLE HACHÉ
MARKETING DIRECTOR
THE JOURNAL OF BONE & JOINT SURGERY

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