12/17/2009

Web: Africa B2B Network

Nicecube Web Design and development recently completed a project for africab2bnetwork.com

"Africa B2B Network is a product of Trade All Trade Door. It was established in May 2009, with a vision to grow and become the leading online business directory. We maintain an extensive database with the sole purpose of monitoring technological developments, market needs, and developments in local and global e-commerce. "

The design project included:
  • Website Design
  • Searchable Business Directory Database
  • Content Management System
Visit: www.africab2bnetwork.com

11/10/2009

Logo: O' Connell Power Generation

logo design, roscommon logo design companies in Roscommon, getting a logo designed in roscommonNicecube has been working on a new logo design for Michael O'Connell, Power Generators. Michael is based in Cork and specialises in Generator maintenance and installation. He wanted to incorporate the electrical sine wave symbol into the new logo. We took a slightly abstract, more geometric approach to the use of the sine symbol to work with the circular style of the font.

View Logo: Click here to view O'Connell Power Generation logo

11/04/2009

Logo: New Nicecube logo!

logo design, logo design companies in GalwayI wasn't 100% percent happy with the previous Nicecube design logo so I decided to go back and revisit the cube shape and maybe try incorporating the 'n' and 'c' into the shape. I am happier with the result and how the negative space works...

11/03/2009

Web: Yvonne Mullaney - Sales & Letting

lettings, estate agent, property, auctioneer websites, cms, GalwayNicecube recently finished a website and content management system (CMS) for Galway based Yvonne Mullaney - Executive property sales and rental. Nicecube has already designed the logo so based the website on the chosen colour scheme.

The project included:
Visit: www.propertiesgalway.com

10/27/2009

Logo: John Margey Trade Cars

Nicecube design, in conjuction with Autobiz, recently designed a logo for John Margey trade cars...

The client required a simple, minimal logo which incorporated a symbol associated to the automotive industry. The use of the stock speedometer provides an obvious metaphor allowing the logo to succesfully but subtly get the message across.

View Logo: Click here to view John Margey logo

9/17/2009

Illustration: Custom 404 page!

Website designers in Roscommon, web design in Clare, webpage design in Offaly, Web companies in GalwayA '404' or 'page not found' is the page a user visits if they try to access a page on a website that doesn't exist or has been moved...

Nicecube used an illustration to create its own custom 404 page, makes a nice change to the usual default ones :)

Have a look: Click here to view our custom 404 page...

8/28/2009

Web: CD1 Distribution

website designers in galwayNicecube website design and development, recently worked on a small product catalogue website CD1 Distribution, Westport.

CD1 Distribution is a new wholesale company, based in the west of Ireland wholesaling a cutting edge range of Pottery, Gifts & contemporary Homeware. CD1 is a sister company of Carraig Donn - Irelands premier fashion and lifestyle retailer with 18 locations nationwide.

Visit: www.cd1distribution.com

8/18/2009

Web: Castlemine Farm Tweaking!

website designers in GalwayIn May 2009, Nicecube designed the main homepage and inner pages templates for Castlemine Farm. The pages were then handed over and the website was populated by the client. Since the website was launched, a new logo and brochure were produced, so the look and feel needed to be updated.

Castlemine approached Nicecube to review the website and carry out some graphical and structural edits.

Visit: www.castleminefarm.ie

7/24/2009

Web: Yvonne Mullaney - Sales & Lettings, Galway

Galway auctioneers, property for sale in Galway, property for rent in Galway. Yvonne MullaneyNicecube website design & development has been chosen to design a logo, website and content management system (CMS) for Galway based Yvonne Mullaney - Executive property sales and rental. Yvonne specialises in in the sale, letting and management of properties in Galway City, Oranmore, Barna, Bushypark, Knocknacarra and areas within a 5 mile radius of the City.

The logo design has been approved so we are currently working on the website and CMS.

7/14/2009

In progress: Earthnet Marketing

Nicecube is currently working on a new website design for Earthnet. Earthnet is a marketing company based in Dunshaughlin, County Meath. Their services include: Website development and SEO, Professional Content and Copy development, Strategic marketing consultancy, the development of a wide range of Marketing Materials, Customer Loyalty and Social Networking Programmes, Logistics, and Feature Film Electronic Press Kit and Animation creation.

The new Earthnet website will be live late summer 2009.

6/25/2009

In progress: Parkmore Switchgear

Looking for website design in GalwayNicecube Design has been commisioned to redesign the existing Parkmore Switchgear website.

Parkmore Switchgear located in Ballinasloe, Galway provide high-quality robust electrical switchgear and efficient backup services for industrial power applications.

The redesign project will involve:
The new website is due to go live during summer 2009.

6/18/2009

Nice: Pete Higgins - Eglinton Canal

Pete Higgins, a recent graduate of the BA in Film & Television course in Cluain Mhuire, Galway, presented his final year project last weekend and it was well received by its audience. The documentary 'UFO' investigates the phenomena of UFO's and is set in Pete's hometown of Boyle, County Roscommon; a place associated with sightings over the last decade. More details of Pete's UFO documentary will be available soon at www.ufodoc09.com

'Eglinton Canal' is short observational video undertaken as part of Pete's degree.

Both the Eglinton Canal short and the UFO documentary were accepted to this years Galway Film Fleadh festival which runs from 7th - 12th July.

See more: www.petehiggins.net

5/04/2009

Web: Castlemine free range farm

Web Designers Roscommon, getting a website designed, RoscommonNicecube Design recently completed a project which included a website design and page templates for Castlemine free range farm

"Castlemine farm, located in the heart of the Roscommon countryside. is run by Sean Allen with his two sons Derek and Brendan, who are the latest of several generations to care for the land."

The finished templates were handed over to a developer who populated the website and added any additional coding.

The design project included:
  • Website Design
  • Html page templates

Supplied templates: Click here to see finished design templates

4/21/2009

Design: Blacknight t-shirt #3

I uploaded a third entry to the Blacknight T-shirt design competition, you can view the entry here.

This is the last one, I dont want people to think I have too much time on my hands :)

4/17/2009

Design: Blacknight t-shirt #2

I uploaded a second entry to the Blacknight T-shirt design competition, you can view the entry here.

To see more entries or to find out how to submit your own design visit the Blacknight blog. I am not sure when the closing date is but it could be soon!

Design: Blacknight t-shirt comp!

Blacknight are currently running a t-shirt design competition to win a graphics tablet, I uploaded my entry here.

To see more entries or to find out how to submit your own design visit the Blacknight blog. I am not sure when the closing date is but it could be soon!

Fingers crossed :)

4/12/2009

Illustration: Benny the wee mink!

illustration, galay, character designNicecube worked with Benny Sheerin, a freelance web developer, on some illustrations of his online avatar 'Benny the Mink', for use on his personal website.

Benny is a web developer living in Cork. He is interested in web development, open source projects, Kohanaphp framework and Mozilla labs Ubiquity. He sent some sketches of the character which we refined...

2/19/2009

Illustration: Barnacles Hostels, Website banners

As part of the Barnacles Hostels CMS upgrade Nicecube designed and illustrated a number of themed banners which can be activated by the CMS administrator when required.

The generic banner can be replaced by any of the 6 current themed banners allowing the staff to update the overall theme of the site. New banners can be easily added as required...
  • Christmas
  • Valentines Day
  • Easter
  • Paddy's Day
  • Race Week
  • Halloween
Click here to view the barnacles themed banners...

2/08/2009

Web: Barnacles Hostels

On launching a new identity (designed by Trigger communication), Nicecube worked with Barnacles Hostels on updating their existing website layout to reflect the new colour scheme.

A CMS was also integrated in order to give staff control over content, metatags and image galleries. A blog was added, aimed at people who have stayed in either of the Galway or Dublin hostels, and for them to share their experiences, photos etc...

The design project included:
Visit: www.barnacles.ie

1/10/2009

Web: Arch House Bed & Breakfast, Roscommon

Getting a website designed in Ballinasloe, web design, website design, webpage designNicecube Design recently completed a website for Arch House, Bed & Breakfast located in Roscommon Town.

"Arch House is a modern, family run, Bed & Breakfast in Roscommon Town. Your hosts, Eileen and Trevor McNamara, will give you a warm welcome in their luxurious home. We will ensure that you have a comfortable and pleasant stay."

The design project included:
  • Website Design
  • Basic SEO
Visit: www.archhousebandb.com