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>NEWS

>2008
Feb. The rich media website for The Communication Group is launched. Dave Granvold from Specimen was the Creative Director and Technical Director for the re-design of this San Francisco interactive and creative marketing agency's website (with HTML, Web 2.0 and Flash). Dave lead the team of TCG's in-house designers Ching Wang and Nicole Skillern. Flash coding by Specimen and design development, motion graphics and production by the team. The site features tight browser integration (deep linking) allowing this 100% Flash site to be controlled by the browser forward/backward buttons and deep bookmarking of all specific pieces of Flash content. Certain parts of the site are loaded via XML for easy maintenance. The site has a high-bandwidth look and feel with low bandwidth performance.
>2007
Dec. The five minute web site tour goes live of the just launched Partner for Life gay matchmaking web site. Spiralgroup contracted with Specimen to create this key Flash based motion graphic/animated presentation as the keystone of this Web 2.0 site launch.
Nov. Dave Granvold contracts with The Communication Group as Creative Director for the re-design of this San Francisco interactive and creative marketing agency's website (with HTML, Web 2.0 and Flash).
Oct. Specimen launches major content update to the House and House Architects rich media Flash based website.
Oct. Specimen contracts with SpiralGroup to design new identity program and rich media website (with HTML, Web 2.0, Flash and CMS) for this forward thinking San Francisco marketing and public relations firm. SpiralGroup starts collaboration with Specimen on future projects.
Oct. Tastebook.com site launched to wide acclaim with Specimen produced high-profile video demonstrations of this new internet-based custom cookbook service. A custom-skinned video player interface was also designed and built in Flash.
Oct. Specimen selected by W.E. Lyons Construction, Oakland, California, to design a new webiste and provide maintenance for it for this large San Francisco construction firm.
Sep. Morimoto Matano Kang Architects from Berkeley, California selects Specimen to create functional specifications and wireframes for their new website. Specimen to design, build and maintain the site.
Sep. RPR Architects Flash site launched, design and production by Specimen.
Sep. Tastebook.com, in Berkeley, California, contracts with Specimen to produce high-profile video demonstrations, using Flash for delivery, of this new internet-based custom cookbook service.
Sep. Samonsky-Pometta Architects (SPARC) Flash site launched, design and production by Specimen.
Aug. Thomas Heinser Flash website re-design launched with integrated musical soundtrack and user-modifiable slideshows, design and production by Specimen.
May Samonsky-Pometta Architects (SPARC) identity completed.
Apr. Ammirati Lighting Design Flash website launched, design and production by Specimen.
Mar. Specimen moves to a new location in the Dogpatch area of San Francisco in the fast-growing Third Street corridor.
Feb. Pablo Designs eCommerce capability launched. A full-service secure, online ordering system was designed, developed and installed.
Feb. Temple Family Vineyards static HTML site launched.
Jan. Walker-Warner Architects major Flash site re-design launched.
Jan. Samonsky-Pometta Architects (SPARC) in Emeryville, CA selects Specimen to re-design their identity system and web site.
Jan. Ingraham DeJesse Associates—Structural Engineers (IDA-SE) 2007 New Year greeting card designed and produced. The card shows phases of the moon and tide predictions for the entire year.
>2006
Dec. Specimen completes holiday greeting card for RPR Architects and a 13-card new year calendar/gift/construction set (in a CD flip case) for City Building Incorporated.
Dec. Ammirati Lighting Design from San Francisco, selects Specimen for their new web site design and identity cleanup.
Nov. House and House Architects site launched. Specimen completes new design, programming and production of this San Francisco based architecture firm's website.
Nov. Stanton Architecture site launched. Specimen completes new design, programming and production of this San Francisco based architecture firm's website.
Nov. Walker-Warner Architects site redesign completed and production in progress. Specimen designs promotional print package.
Nov. RPR Architects from Oakland, California, selects Specimen for their web site redesign and print collateral design needs.
Oct. Ingraham DeJesse Associates—Structural Engineers, site updated and open house postcards designed and printed. Specimen did original on-site photography for both projects.
Sep. Chicken and Egg Films, site launched. Chicken and Egg is a non-profit organization that provides excutive producer support and small grants to women film makers. Specimen provided substantial pro-bono discounts on design and production and continues to support and enhance the site pro-bono.
Aug. Pablo Designs, site launched. Pablo is a custom lighting and furnishing design firm. Specimen collaborated with Lina Edin on functional specifications and interface design. Lina did the site design and graphic production while we did graphic production, motion/video work and built the site. We are currently maintaing the site and implementing an online store component.
Apr. Stanton Architecture: Specimen completes re-design of their firm identity and starts the design of their new portfolio website.
Apr. Red Dot Digital: Specimen finishes the design and production of a DVD menu system with eight video clips and DVD printed artwork for this video/photography firm.
Mar. Intacct, Inc.: Specimen completes four large, motion graphic, home-page Flash poster ads for this ERP-On-Demand software development company.
Mar.
Vespernet selects Specimen to re-design their firm identity and improve the design of their website.
Feb. House and House Architects site design complete and under production.
>2005
Dec.
Intacct, Inc., an ERP-On-Demand software development company selects Specimen to design and produce all of their on-going Flash banner ads and Flash-based system demonstration presentations.
Nov. Ingraham DeJesse Structural Engineers site launched with a complete re-design and production if this Flash site.
Sep. Prometheus Real Estate Group site launched with a complete re-design and production of this 600+ page web site with Flash integrated home page and integration to leading-edge real estate tools.
Aug. House and House Architects selects Specimen to design and produce their web site.
Oct. Thomas Heinser Photography site updated with complete new portfolio and design color scheme.
July Navarra Interior Design site updated.
June MPA Design urban design and architecture site launched with a complete re-design and production of this HTML site with Flash home page integration.
Mar. Global Moms film site launched to promote the initial phase of this documentary film.
Feb. Ison Design (graphic design) Flash site launched, co-designed with Ison and produced by Specimen.

>2004
Baum Thornley Architects site updated.
Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects site updated.
Dec. b.a.y.fund site updated.
Oct. Carole Whitacre Photography site updated with a new index section and presentation with musical soundtrack.
Mar. Marta Fry Landscape Architects site launched.