Archive for the ‘Design’ Category
Smibs.com official full launch!
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
As you can tell from the photo Smibs is pretty excited about something…
Today we are happy to announce that our first online business tool Doorbell is in full production and ready for formal launch. We took the time in beta to listen to the suggestions of our users, and we have optimized our interface and workflow to meet their needs. Our software is elegant and powerful, but we also made sure it is easy and fun to use.
Smibs Founder and CEO Peter Urban has prepared a short video message for you:
First time visiting us?
Our Products
Doorbell – Described as “Sales software for non-sales people,†Doorbell is a simple CRM system, contact list manager and sales tool that helps you and your team win more business while you’re busy with work that pays the bills. You can share contacts, leads and tasks with your team and always be better prepared for your next call by keeping a history of who said what to whom. Doorbell gives you access to the vital information you need in an intuitive and efficient interface, so you can focus on what matters: your business.
Smibs Network – A truly collaborative business network. Use it to promote yourself and your company and to connect with potential new talent, clients and friends. You can also use the Smibs Network to find and build a team for your upcoming project. The Network acts as the launching pad for all of our business software, so you can find the tools you need to collaborate and get started.
Ready to get started?
Doorbell is offered through a Freemium subscription model – you can sign up and use the basic account completely free, or select one of our low priced packages to fit the usage and resource needs of your company. All Smibs Network activities are always free.
We look forward to meeting you on the Smibs Network!
The Smibs Team
artsScene Edmonton – part two
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009View in HD  Download 400p Version  Visit Peter Urban’s ExposureRoom Videos Page
Paul Steier of Smibs talks to Poet Laureate and performing artist Cadence Weapon (Roland Pemberton) at the artsScene launch event. They discuss corporate involvement in the arts, how the arts scene in Western Canada is perceived and how he found success as an internationally recognized recording artist.
artsScene Edmonton – part one
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009View in HD Download 400p Version Visit Peter Urban’s ExposureRoom Videos Page
Peter Urban talks to the Chair, Ken Bautista and Co-Chair, Michael Brechtel of artsScene, they discuss how artsScene came to Edmonton and why the arts is such an important element of society. artsScene is all about bringing the arts and business together and providing support to local artists. They organize many events throughout the year, with this event at Planet Z, their launch event, they had a huge success with over 100 people in attendance.
Christy’s product pick of the week – Loktah
Monday, May 4th, 2009
Loktah – portfolios, boxes, cases
Loktah produces beautiful, simple and natural looking products based on waxed organic paper. I thought I would diverge this week from my usual tech solutions to something more tangible for all of you artists, photographers and crafty people. They have elegant products at a reasonable price.
Website: www.loktah.com
Cost: $10-$35US
[Inspired] Animated origami tells a corporate story
Monday, March 9th, 2009This video employs animated origami to tell the corporate story of asics , the sports shoe manufacturer, from its founders viewpoint. It seems like the founder himself is narrating it and the simple, almost black and white animation gives it a back to the basics kind of feel that underlines the message of focusing on what matters, providing athletes with the finest footwear possible. The piece was commissioned by Geraman ad agency Nordpol+Hamburg which seems to be winning tons of awards for their commercials. Interestingly the agency also has one of the most annoying agency websites I’ve ever encountered (the kind with micro font navigation that escapes when you try to click on it). Great work on the video, some work to do on the website. Enjoy the video.
Origami In the Pursuit of Perfection from MABONA ORIGAMI on Vimeo.
