Recent Posts
The Arm … That does the harm
The Arm… That does the harm is a new project by one of our clients Angela Walsh Productions. The Blog we designed for Angela has just gone live and its soon to be populated by updates about the project, so make sure you check back on the arm and subscribe to ‘The Arm’ RSS feed.
GAIA Website launch
We recently launched a new revamped version of the GAIA website, along with a modified version of the GAIA identity which we originally designed. GAIA is a collection of imagery utilising trees & plants as visually stunning patterning systems. It is the brainchild of Anthony Styliano. Currently incorporated into: Glass & Wallpaper, “Gaia” allows us […]
Michael Noonan Films Website
Recently we launched the new online prescence of award winning film-maker Michael Noonan. Its full of all his features and shorts plus a lot more, including plenty of controversial articles about his work. We also created Michael’s Identity for use online and print in all its hand-drawn, grungy glory. Contact Roundhouse Now! Book an obligation […]
iPhone Tip – How to Use Emoticons in Your Text Messages
‘Let’s not forget that the little emotions are the great captains of our lives and we obey them without realising it.’ (Vincent Van Gogh, 1889) Emoticons are useful when texting. They are a great way to show friends how you really feel. Of course, emoticons are ‘emotional icons’. When words alone are not enough – […]
Top 5 Tips for Busy Bloggers
‘Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go.’ (E. L. Doctorow, American Author b.1931) At Roundhouse, we love that running a blog gives us the opportunity to – blog! Trained as visual creatives, the written word presented as ‘darkly uncharted waters’. Yet now – with a commitment to update our […]
Savvy Blog Commenting
‘Art is commenting on what’s going on around you in your life.’ Al Jourgensen Blogging can seem a highway to nowhere. When lots of work equals only a few visitors the blog-road can seem long indeed. The Big Boys How to use the power of popularity to build a following. There are many A+ blogs […]
App Review – Hashable and the Science of Relationship Tracking
‘When you’re in a relationship and it’s good, even if nothing else in your life is right, you feel like your whole world is complete.’ (Keith Sweat) While social media continues to develop new and innovative ways to interface between our business and personal lives, simply monitoring and maintaining these relationships becomes an artful challenge. […]
Email and Un-Productivity
‘Never give a sword to a man who can’t dance.’ (Confucius) The successful management of texts / emails takes times. Yet when our devices form the centre of our business process, a conflict may emerge wherein our productivity, management and other relationships suffer. Electronic communication can become a distraction. Emails and texts are typically prioritised […]
App Addiction and iOS4
‘Every form of addiction is bad, no matter whether the narcotic be alcohol or morphine or idealism.’ (Carl Jung, 1875-1961) Few new iPhone owners escape the lure of the Appstore. With it’s intoxicating and heady mix of free apps, new apps and bargain apps (both useful and useless) – the promise is but seldom fulfilled […]
App Review – Photo Sharing and Instagram
What is it? Instagram is an iPhone app. A very popular one. Try over 1 million users adopting in just over 8 weeks. Yet beyond the hype, is Instagram the new photo sharing phenomenon we have been waiting for? Quite possibly (and it’s free). And this ‘next big thing’ is easy to use. More things […]
