Intro

So whats been happening out there in the Web V2.0!

You probably didn't even realise but 1000's of sites last month went all pink for 31 days to support Breast Cancer Research. Some big ones like Yahoo even took part to help raise awareness of the charity. So what with naked day in August and now this for October, will we see this being taken up more and more in the future? Do you want to take part?

In more serious news, is it the death of the internet and the birth of a new balkanised net? China and some Arabic countries are fed up of using our Latin internet and seek the ability to set up there own naming policies. Not that someone like China needs to ask really. Sounds simple but the interent is largely based on the use of latin characters for everything from IP's to HTML coding. Will we see the internet as large un-connected islands of information or will we be fully inter-connected? Well history would force a no answer to that question and what with censorship as it is all over the world has it ever been a fully un-edited source of information?

Helvetica - the big 50

Helvetica is so widely used in signs, television news identities, and names of numerous consumer products as to sometimes appear generic. The logos of companies like 3M, AGFA, BASF, American Airlines, BMW, Crate & Barrel, Hoover, Lufthansa, Fendi, Knoll, Intel, Motorola, Muji, Nestle, Panasonic, Parmalat, SAAB (Helvetica 83 Heavy Extended), Samsung, Staples, Target, Texaco, and hundreds of other major corporations use Helvetica.

Next year Helvetica will be 50 years old and in line with this is the release of Gary Hustwit's documentary on Helvetica, called simply Helvetica. This will delve not only into the famous typeface but all aspects of typography and how it effects our daily life and choices behind it. Design to most people is colour and layout, not typography. But in reality, and especially with Web design and print in the commerical zone, typography can be the most important aspect.

New Sites

Pinbadge

Pinbadge is Europes leading supplier of promotional items.

MRS Have developed a site with full content management of products and pages allowing all content to be manageable. All the have the ability to send newsletters to a database of thousands of emails at the click of the button.

This is the first stage of development. The site will soon have full ecomerce capability which will tie in with their internal Act and Sage system

Check it out - www.pinbadge.com

Brownfox

Brownfox are a new company offering the rental of unabridged audio books

The system is set up with eccommerce and has a very advanced invoicing and allocation system running on the internal system.

Payment is made on a subscription bases adding a further level of complexity to the system

Check it out - www.brownfoxtalkingbooks.co.uk

Seazone Solutions

SeaZone Solutions Ltd deliver unique data, software and mapping solutions to the public and private sector

Stage one of this project has latest news and events. An updatable reference zone, quotation form and FAQ page integrate further content management to stage 1.

Stage 2 will see full e-commerce on the site along with a Web GIS system allowing users to browse a map and select which areas they are interested in.

See it for yourself - www.seazone.com

ERP Fusion

ERP Fusion is a specialist IT Recruitment and Managed Services Company operating in the sector of Enterprise Resource Planning software

The site comprises of a full database of searchable jobs. Uploaded client information is monitored and any jobs they apply for are noted on the system for the administrator to use.

Administrators can view how many jobs each client is applying for, and also which jobs are attracting the most attention.

See it for yourself - www.erpfusion.co.uk

Stationery heaven - The January Sales

Free Design Work on all stationery

We don't just do web sites, and we want you to know that. We can use our experience and skills in Graphic Design to create a collection of stationery your will be proud of.

So throughout January all design work on your stationery items ie; business cards, compliment slips and letterheads will be free of charge. Leaving only the printing costs to be charged.

25% off design work on Brochure and leaflets

Brochures and leaflets are great for leaving an impact on potential cutomers. Having a large glossy piece of literature can really impress your customers.

Our Designs can leave a bold impact on anyone reading them, conveying all your information in a stylish professional manner.

Why not have us at MRS Design your brochure and for giving us the privilege of your order in January will save you a massive 25% on design costs.