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Website Evolution

Website design has come a long way over the years. This site features a fascinating look at how some of your favorite sites have changed. Notice the overall trend from cluttered to more streamlined, clean design.





We Are Responsive

The Bottle Rocket team is often asked, “What is the best size for a website?”. This article address that question with a straight-forward answer: There is none. We design all of our websites to be responsive, meaning they adjust to the size of the device used for viewing it. This is the strongest approach, as more an more users view websites on mobile devices.





Apps as we know them are evolving

Mobile devices with screens full of app icons will be changing in the months and years to come. Many times it won’t even be necessary to open individual apps at all, with correspondence taking place within interactive notifications. Here is a good read on what visual form this may take as the process evolves further.





Mobile Search: The New Normal

Did you know that most web searches today are done via a mobile device? There are several options to assure your site is optimized for mobile searches. The Bottle Rocket team recommends responsive design. Here is a detailed discussion of several additional options.





Logos 101

Much of the content in this post may seem like a given, but that is not necessarily the case. Many of the key tenants of a good logo are ongoing struggles when designing for a client. Striving for simplicity, memorability, and timelessness should be the goal of all good logo design.