Building Web Apps for Tablets
May 11, 2012
Here at Foundry, we had an engagement to build a native-app-like site for an international retailer, for use on iPads and other tablets. The goal of the project was to prototype and build out a web app designed to allow customers to personalize and order some big-ticket products. At a time when there’s a lot of debate about native versus…[Read Full Post »]
Twilio Teams Up with Microsoft to Offer Communications APIs in the Cloud
May 3, 2012
Foundry is always excited for client successes, and the news of Twilio providing Azure, Microsoft’s cloud platform, with access to their APIs is no exception. The news means that developers will be able to leverage Twilio‘s cloud-based VOIP and messaging capabilities for applications built on Azure, ultimately giving users the opportunity to do more in the cloud. When Twilio came to us for…[Read Full Post »]
Glassdoor Launches Employer Resources
March 29, 2012
Glassdoor is in the business of making companies more transparent for prospective employees. In a job-seekers’ market, what’s a company to do to make themselves more attractive to potential employees? Enter Glassdoor’s new suite of resources for employers, designed to help companies to get a leg up on the competition through better communication with prospective hires. Glassdoor has worked with…[Read Full Post »]
Seattle E-Bike Zips to Life
March 26, 2012
We like helping out neighbors here at Foundry, and Seattle E-Bike is no exception. Even before opening their shop in the heart of Pioneer Square, Seattle E-Bike debuted at the Seattle Boat Show. With bikes on hand and interest from the boat show, they needed a cost effective e-commerce presence, and quick. Foundry surveyed the options, selected and developed for a platform,…[Read Full Post »]
iPad!
March 16, 2012
Our new iPad, freezing cold and fresh from the FedEx truck, was just delivered into our grubby little hands. We’re mainly trying to confuse dictation and playing Infinity Blade II, but we’re also testing websites and some forthcoming tablet goodness. We’re excited about past work continuing to look great on the new retina display, as well as building new projects with…[Read Full Post »]
Ant’s Eye View Updates
March 7, 2012
It’s been a while since we’ve updated the blog, so you may be surprised that the one of the first new posts in a long time isn’t going to be about a big fancy new launch, but about solving a couple of much less glamorous problems. Specifically, what happens when a piece of functionality fails? And what happens when your…[Read Full Post »]
Ethos Insurance Launches
We’re pleased to announce a new site for Ethos Insurance, a specialty medical wholesale broker. In an industry not exactly known for its squeaky clean image, Ethos expresses how they work with a bluntness that a lot of companies could learn from: …if you don’t share our values you should probably stop reading right now. We can’t help you. Designed…[Read Full Post »]
Carbon Design Group Site Launches
April 5, 2011
I have to admit to being a little jealous of the folks at Carbon Design Group. They create and build some pretty awesome stuff. Take their much lauded domino clock. Not your thing? Maybe you feel like it’s too much art and not enough function. Ok then, have a look at their microfluidics controller. It is unquestionably both beautiful and functional. Fortunately,…[Read Full Post »]
GeekWire – John & Todd Living the Dream
March 7, 2011
You can only cover startups for so long before you get the bug. Our friends and Seattle tech luminaries, John Cook and Todd Bishop just launched their latest venture, GeekWire. Foundry pitched in on the development and SEO work, partnering with our friends and Rails Hosting gurus at Blue Box Group While you’re at it be sure to check out…[Read Full Post »]
Virtual Biosecurity Center Launches
March 3, 2011
Washington DC based Virtual Biosecurity Center (VBC) is a global effort lead by the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) committed to countering the threat posed by the development or use of biological weapons. Foundry is proud to have partnered with our friends at the VBC to help build this ‘one stop shop’ for biosecurity information, education, best practices, and collaboration. There has…[Read Full Post »]