Studio Onyx

The Changes Are Coming

Jason Loucks — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 04:03:41 +0000

Starting July 5th, Studio Onyx will go into maintenance mode so I can upgrade the site where I see fit. I’ve come to a conclusion that the current state of Studio Onyx is good but needs a little tender-loving-care.

I will be removing old content, updating old content and getting ready to launch a new blogging schedule, which in the long run, I hope will work out since I really want to bring more to Studio Onyx.

This will be the week I brain storm the small changes, finalize what the blogging schedule and get ready for the holiday weekend. Happy Fourth of July to all of you in the United States.

Plans for Summer 2010

Jason Loucks — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:12:03 +0000

So the past couple of weeks I’ve been thinking of what I want to do with Studio Onyx. To make it more “alive” than what it has been in the past couple of months. I’m hoping to get everything all sorted by mid-summer.

New posts will be made every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. These three days are set for posts that will occur every week. I currently have Monday and Friday’s posts covered; I just need to think of what to do on Wednesday. Suggestions are welcomed.

I’m going to be transiting my Tumblr account into a sub-domain here on Studio Onyx. This will help keep content separate. Studio Onyx will focus on design while my Tumblr account will focus on personal life and many other topics not related to design.

In a goal to make Studio Onyx more appealing and more organized I’ve also decided to do a reboot of my current theme. As of right now it’s still in the Photoshop phase but it’s coming along nicely and I’m stoked about it. More details will come available in the future.

Besides working on the reboot for Studio Onyx a friend and I are teaming up and will be releasing a new website. I can’t go into very many details because we’re still in the developing stages but we hope it’s something everyone will enjoy.

So as you can see I have my plate full right now. Besides all the web things I have going on my personal life is pretty pack too. Enjoy the start of summer and be safe!

Authentic Jobs: You’ve Been Approved!

Jason Loucks — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:00:53 +0000

It’s a great pleasure to announce that Studio Onyx has now been approved to be a Authentic Jobs affiliate and I couldn’t be anymore thrilled about it.

Authentic Jobs is a targeted destination for web & creative professionals, and the companies seeking to hire them. Since 2005, qualified candidates have been applying for great opportunities at Apple, Backcountry.com, Comcast, Electronic Arts, ESPN, Estee Lauder, Facebook, Fluidesign, frog design, Garmin, HBO, HP, HUGE, Magnani Caruso Dutton, Meetup.com, The Motley Fool, MSNBC.com, Phinney Bischoff, Skype, Sony BMG, Turner Sports Interactive, and many other companies large and small.

If you’re looking to find the latest and hottest jobs, Studio Onyx will display the latest job openings from Authentic Jobs, located to the right. Click the opening you’re interested in and get information on the company, what they are looking for, along with any job perks they might offer. If you are interested, view the How To Apply information at the bottom of the post for contact information. It couldn’t be easier!

Not looking for a job? Want to post a new job opening? Posting a new opening is just as easy. Select the type of job your looking for, fill in the short form and your all set to rock ‘n’ roll. If you’re not 100% satisfied with the results from your listing, request a full refund within 30 days after your listing expires. No questions asked. Promise.

If the above isn’t enough to get you on board with Authentic Jobs here are some testimonials provided by companies who were looking for that potential employee and found them.

Authentic Jobs helped us reach the exact type of people we were interested in, and ultimately landed us the designer we were looking for.

– Matt Wigham, Founder, Indie Labs / Big Cartel

Finding talented designers and Flash developers has been a struggle for us in the past. I was hesitant to use Authentic Jobs—figuring, like other job boards, I’d only get replies from off-shore dev shops. I was thoroughly surprised to get resumes from several talented candidates—both in the US and abroad. I’ll definitely be using Authentic Jobs in the future.

– Erik Dungan, Co-founder, BIG Folio

I think your site is fantastic, and have been amazed at the responses I’ve received. I really couldn’t possibly be happier with the results.

– Rudy Rouhana, Rights Agent

In conclusion, Authentic Jobs, is overall one of the best “job boards” I’ve found in the longest time and I’m glad they have given me the opportunity. All I can say is give Authentic Jobs a chance. You just never know what the future holds.

Authentic Jobs Inc., was founded by Cameron Moll.

Altered Book Club of Central Connecticut

Jason Loucks — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 14:44:26 +0000

It’s with great pleasure that completion for the Altered Book Club of Central Connecticut. To learn more about this project check out the portfolio.

In the next couple of days new projects will be added and some updated. Check back soon for all the latest.

Scheduled Maintenance

Jason Loucks — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:56:47 +0000

Update: Maintenance complete.

During the next couple of weeks Studio Onyx will be under going some maintenance. No worries though! Studio Onyx will still be online. A majority of the work will more of the behind the scenes type of deal. There will be some minor changes to theme as well which some of you may have already noticed.

I will try to have all this completed as soon as possible. If at anytime you see any errors please let me know. It will only help me in the end.

Every Designer Does It

Jason Loucks — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:43:43 +0000

Every designers’ dirty little secret is that they copy other designers’ work. They see work they like, and they imitate it. Rather cheekily, they call this inspiration.

– Aaron Russell

Studio Onyx Cares: The Results

Jason Loucks — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:10:23 +0000

Here is the list of charities/non-profits that this year will be featured throughout 2010. Like I mentioned in the past, for any new projects I receive during each month I will donate $10 from the sales and if the client donates $5 I will add another $5 to my donation. Giving $20 to benefit the featured charity or non-profit organization. The donation might be small but every penny counts!

Mar/Apr – Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
May/Jun – World Wildlife Fund (WFF)
Jul/Aug – Juvenile Diabetes Association (JDF)
Sep/Oct – Suzan G. Komen for the Cure
Nov/Dec – Rotated

Since there were not enough suggestions, November and December will feature each non-profits/charities. I will rotate each one every week. However, I’m still open for suggestions for one more option. Feel free to contact me.

V-day For The Designer In Your Life

Jason Loucks — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:35:13 +0000

Valentines day is less than a week away. Have you purchased that gift for your love one? Want to give something different and unique? Well if your love one is in the design business why not give them the Designer Set from Meninos. The Designer Set is a six piece coaster made from sturdy MDF plywood which is then wrapped in premium vinyl decal and durable varnish to protect the coasters.

So what’s special about these coasters? The set includes six of the Adobe Creative Suite programs.

Photoshop (Ps)
Illustrator (Ai)
After Effects (Ae)
Dreamweaver (Dw)
InDesign (Id)
Flash (Fl)

It might not be the typical box of chocolates or dozen of roses, but it’s something different and will probably be one of those conversation pieces when your family and friends are over. Need that last reason to purchase these for your loved one? Well they won’t be eaten in two days and the won’t die in a week. What more could you ask for! $24.99 | Purchase

Wizards First Rule

Jason Loucks — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:51:55 +0000

Book Details

Book Title: Wizards First Rule
Author: Terry Goodkind
Pages: 836
Series #: Book 1 (12)
Start Date: 02/05/10
Finish Date: –/–/–
Rating:

Book Description

A LEGEND BEGINS.

In the aftermath of the brutal murder of his father, a mysterious woman, Kahlan Amnell, appears in Richard Cypher’s forest sanctuary seeking help … and more. His world, his very beliefs, are shattered when ancient debts come due with thundering violence.

In their darkest hour, hunted relentlessly, tormented by treachery and loss, Kahlan calls upon Richard to reach beyond his sword– to invoke within himself something more noble. Neither knows that the rules of battle have just changed … or that their time has run out.

This is the beginning. One book. One Rule. Witness the birth of a legend.

Studio Onyx Cares: Program Update

Jason Loucks — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:20:38 +0000

Last month I started the Studio Onyx Cares program to give back to charities and non-profit organizations that do so much for others when they are in a time of need. I’ve thought about what I could do to make this program more successful.

On January 5, 2009, I tweeted on Twitter and posted a status update on my Facebook account asking followers to provide a name of a charity or non-profit organization. From these responses I will compile a list and each month will feature one in the SOC program. Just like the current organization, The American Red Cross for Haiti Relief, for any new projects I receive during the month I will donate $10 from the sales and if the client donates $5 I will add another $5 to my donation. Giving $20 to benefit the featured charity or non-profit organization. The donation might be small but every penny counts!

The Choices So Far

Human Right’s Campaign (HRC)
Suzan G. Komen for the Cure
World Wildlife Fund (WFF)
Juvenile Diabetes Association (JDF)

In the end I would like to feature at least one different charity or non-profit organization a month. That means six more months are open. If there is a charity or non-profit you would like to see contact me via Twitter or Facebook.

At the end of this month I will have complied the full list and figure out which charities or non-profits will be featured for the rest of the year.