Ojai, CA – (May 2009) – Davis Brown Architecture (DBA) clients can now peruse DBA’s portfolio from the comfort of their own home through the newly launched Davis Brown Architecture web site (www.dba-studio.net), designed by HamiltonBerchman Design Group, a full-service web development firm.

Working with HamiltonBerchman Design Group, DBA was able to create a simple, clean company portfolio available to clients via the Internet. The objective was to create a website that presented their work in an aesthetically pleasing way without getting in the way of the work.

About Davis Brown Architecture
Davis Brown Architecture is a boutique design firm with offices in Ojai and Venice, California.

Its diverse portfolio reflects a profound engagement of the work with the natural setting.  Climate, solar orientation, soil, and local weather patterns – including fire and flood cycles – are critical to the firm’s understanding of the environment and inform its long- standing embrace of sustainable strategies.

The practice is defined by its commitment to a collaborative design process that encourages the contributions of the client, consultants and builders; at its core is an ability to address the client’s practical and aesthetic needs while fully responding to the contextual matrix.

About HamiltonBerchman
HamiltonBerchman Design Group helps organizations increase their relevance by designing and developing custom web-based communications and is dedicated to developing a personal and responsive relationship with every client. HamiltonBerchman was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Ojai, CA with their team of professionals positioned in Portland, San Diego, and Poland. www.hamiltonberchman.com

Dennison+Wolfe Internet Group, a web communications agency for budget-conscious businesses, announces company launch and new website.

Ojai, CA – February 09, 2009 – Dennison+Wolfe Internet Group, a web communications agency for budget-conscious businesses wanting to do it right, today announced the company launch and a new website at www.DennisonWolfe.com.

Dedicated to providing affordable, professional web and marketing services, Dennison+Wolfe was co-founded by two internet veterans who together bring decades of experience in web development, internet strategy, online communities, technology and media.

Bert Mahoney, Chief Creative Officer, has developed a refined sense of effective design focused on usability, architecture and simplicity. He is also President/Creative Director of HamiltonBerchman Design Group, Inc. and Director of Internet Strategy and Services for AIGA Santa Barbara.

Tyler Suchman, Chief Strategy Officer, has built a thriving internet strategy consultancy over the last seven years, helping a wide variety of clients effectively build their business and do business online under the Tribal Core banner. He is the founder of The Ojai Post, the largest community website in the Ojai Valley, and was named to the 2007 Top 40 Under 40 by the Pacific Coast Business Times.

“We believe that it shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg to put your web strategy in place, with the t’s crossed and the i’s dotted by people who care about your business,” stated Suchman. “We believe that on a modest budget, we can make your web presence remarkable, and exceed your expectations.”

Dennison+Wolfe offers professional, personalized web packages that are ideal for a company looking for a fresh look or just starting up. From just $999, services include a personalized look-and-feel, marketing services and simplified content management giving clients the ability to edit and add web content from any computer or cell phone.

The partners are committed to the double bottom-line, and have ambitious plans to donate web packages and web hosting to non-profits and other socially responsible organizations on a regular basis.

For more information, visit www.DennisonWolfe.com.

About Dennison+Wolfe Internet Group
D+W is a web communications agency for budget conscious businesses wanting to do it right. The company offers a suite of professional and affordable services accessible to the smallest of companies with the biggest of dreams. Web Packages start at only $999, and include personalization, marketing services, including email newsletter marketing, and a leading content management system.

Media Contact:
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Volume 02 // Number 08/09

August/September 2008

In this issue

1. Catching Up
2. Do You Own Your Domain Name?
3. Doing Web-Based Communications Right—Part 1 of 3
4. Find of the Month

Hi,

Catching Up.

Summer has gone by much too fast. Vacation was wonderful, the return not so wonderful Anyhow, things overall are going well here. Let’s get to it, here is DesignDetails.

Do You Own Your Domain Name?

This is an important question to find an answer to. When you or your company setup your website, how did you get your domain name?
Read More »

Doing Web-Based Communications Right—Part 1 of 3

Large corporations and well-funded start ups have the bankroll to build web communications with large amounts of research and planning. There are teams of people working on tasks such as…
Read More »

Finally, Find of the Month

Every month I share an Internet destination that has some application to doing business, getting things done, or just plain cool. This month it’s a cool one. A friend shared this video with me a while back, and I’ve been holding on to it. It’s a video on the TED web site. TED: Technology, Entertainment, Design is an annual conference that brings together fascinating thinkers and doers. This video from Jill Bolte Taylor is worth the 18 minute viewing time.

Wrap up

That’s it for this month of DesignDetails. Let me know if you have any questions about any of this content. I always welcome questions and feedback to make this of value to you.

Are you facing a challenge or have a question relating to the Internet? Please share. I can answer your questions and share with everyone.

If you like this e-newsletter, consider forwarding to a friend. Thanks for spreading the word.

Do you know someone in need of expert help or advice with web communications? I always welcome your referrals of friends, colleagues, and family. And let me know if you welcome referrals as well.

I’ll talk to you again next month.

Bert Mahoney AIGA
Publisher, DesignDetails
Principal + Creative Director
HamiltonBerchman Design Group, Inc.
Director of Internet Strategy and Services
AIGA Santa Barbara

AIGA | the professional association for design

Volume 02 // Number 05

May 2008

In this issue

1. Just like last month, another change
2. Is Anybody Out There?
3. Rushing To Deadlines
4. Find of the Month

Just Like Last Month, Another Change.

Last month I changed the design. This month it’s format. To make the content easier to scan and digest I now have the articles on my website at HamiltonBerchman. You can scan and dig in—by clicking—where you find interest. You can also leave comments and start a conversation on the website. More about that in the next article.

Is Anybody Out There?

I’ve begun reading the The Cluetrain Manifesto: The End of Business as Usual and it struck me, “is anybody out there?” I’m looking for you—the person reading these words right now. I’m interested in knowing what you think… Read more >

Rushing To Deadlines

We all feel it at one point or another. The large deadline looming over our back. Whether for a project at work or an errand at home the race is on to get something done before a deadline… Read more>

Finally, Find of the Month

Every month I share an Internet destination that has some application to doing business, getting things done, or just plain cool. This month it’s a website called PalBee.com. PalBee offers online whiteboard collaboration, easier, faster and free video conference & video chat—all for free.

Wrap up

That’s it for this month of DesignDetails. Let me know what you think of the new format, or if you have any questions about any of this content. I always welcome questions and feedback to make this content valuable to you.

Are you facing a challenge or have a question relating to the Internet? Please share in the comments below.

If you like this e-newsletter, consider signing up on our homepage, or let a friend who might find value know. Thanks for spreading the word.

Do you know someone in need of expert help or advice with web communications? I always welcome your referrals of friends, colleagues, and family. And let me know if you welcome referrals as well.

I’ll talk to you again next month.

Bert Mahoney AIGA
Publisher, DesignDetails
Principal and Creative Director
HamiltonBerchman Design Group, Inc.
Director of Internet Strategy and Services
AIGA Santa Barbara

AIGA | the professional association for design