Visual Lure News

SlideShowPro Now Has a Mobile Plugin

Justen Hong — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:40:09 +0000

Chances are by now you’re probably aware of the fact that the Adobe Flash Player is not available on mobile devices manufactured by Apple — including the iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad. There are a variety of opinions on the topic, which you’ll have no trouble finding online, but one thing is for certain. Because the SlideShowPro player utilizes the Flash Player plugin, any slideshows, photo galleries or video players you create will not be viewable on these devices. And unless something changes with Apple’s relationship with Adobe, they may never be. Read more…

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Two More Visual Lure Logos To Be Published In Upcoming LogoLounge Book

Justen Hong — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:51:58 +0000

The two logos below have been selected to be published in the upcoming LogoLounge Master Series Book by Rockport entitled “Shapes and Symbols”. The LogoLounge books showcase the best logos designed throughout the World and it is a huge honor being selected again. These will be our third and forth logo designs chosen to be published in the LogoLounge series.

logos to be published in upcoming LogoLounge book

Logo Redesign for a St. Louis based Railway Company

Justen Hong — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:41:13 +0000

Our client wanted to change their logo from its full name, to its initials, due to confusion with another branch of their business. They wanted to keep the existing color pallet while maintaining some type of cohesion between the old logo and the new. So, we modernized the icon and added some strength to the logo that we thought was lacking. While we did like the old logo, it felt a little fragile for such a rugged industry. Here is the before and after:

Logo Redesign

Logo Design & Identity Package for a St. Louis Metro East Psychiatry Office

Justen Hong — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:41:48 +0000

Visual Lure recently designed the logo and identity package for Psychiatric Services of Southern Illinois, a St. Louis Metro East Psychiatry Office. The logo depicts the silhouette of a human head and the brain is represented by a tree. The tree represents health and growth. Here is the logo design along with the identity package:

Psychiatric Services of Southern Illinois logo design and identity

Visual Lure Package Design to be Published in Upcoming Book

Justen Hong — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:35:01 +0000

We are both honored and privileged that one of Visual Lure’s package designs was recently selected to be published in the upcoming book “The Big Book of Packaging”, published by Cresent Hill Books. Cresent Hill Books also publishes the popular “The Big Book of Logos” series. The package design that will be featured is Intercon Chemical’s line of Pro-Con Ultra detergents and rinses. Intercon Chemical is a St. Louis, MO based company that manufactures industrial cleaning supplies. A special thanks to Projects PLUS and Jennifer Hojnacki for teaming up with Visual Lure on this project. Here is the original package design (final colors were altered):

Pro-Con Ultra package design

Web design for Kristin Ashley Events Goes Live

Justen Hong — Thu, 27 May 2010 00:28:17 +0000

Kristin Ashley Events’ website has been launched. The website was built in WordPress which allows the client to maintain the website themselves. They can easily make text changes, add photos to their gallery, and add post in their blog, which automatically updates their home page news feed. Check it out here: www.KristinAshleyEvents.com.

Kristin Ashley Events Web Design

Web Design for Sunset Ridge Cabin

Justen Hong — Fri, 21 May 2010 00:08:02 +0000

Visual Lure was recently contracted to design a website for a rental cabin that sits just off the bluffs of the Black River in Missouri, a couple hours south of St. Louis. Here is a little peek at the proposed homepage design. We will post a link once the website goes live.

Sunset Ridge Cabin web design

Visual Lure’s Latest Design Work Photographed

Justen Hong — Wed, 19 May 2010 17:57:00 +0000

Visual Lure recently had some of its latest design projects photographed (and a couple archived ones from a while back). You can mouse over the image to control the slideshow. Mouse over (and click) the middle to pause, or left or right to move back or forward. Please enjoy:

Photography by Salvatore Cincotta.

Web Design & Development for St. Louis Based Photography Consultant

Justen Hong — Mon, 17 May 2010 21:48:43 +0000

Once again, international award winning photographer and author, Salvatore Cincotta has turned to Visual Lure for logo design, branding and website design & development. After numerous successful speaking events and a couple book deals, Sal is entering the photography consulting business with a boom. His consulting company is called “The Business Behind the Shutter”, which we assisted in naming. The website will be www.BehindTheShutter.com. We will post a link when the website goes live. Here is a sneak peek at the new website.

BehindTheShutter.com web design

Clean Air St. Louis Web Design Goes Live

Justen Hong — Fri, 14 May 2010 04:47:50 +0000

Visual Lure® has just launched the new St. Louis Regional Clean Air Partnership (SLRCAP) website. SLRCAP is a non-for-profit organization dedicated to educating and increasing awareness about clean air in the greater St. Louis Metropolitan area. They provide tips for both individuals and businesses that will help improve the air quality in St. Louis. So do your share for cleaner air and visit the new web design here: www.cleanair-stlouis.com.

Clean Air St. Louis Web Design