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BlueLuna has made its TV debut! We were given the opportunity to rebrand Pete’s-A-Place restaurant on A&E TV’s show Flipping Boston. The pizza restaurant needed to be completely renovated, and BlueLuna was chosen to reinvent the Pete’s-A-Place brand identity. The result of our efforts is a fun, engaging brand experience that combines modern and vintage elements to create the warm environment. The logo we designed takes inspiration from the classic pizza chef motif, as does the color scheme seen throughout the interior and exterior design. We also introduced a mustache photo wall for patrons to post pictures of themselves sporting the fake mustaches handed out in the store.

We had a lot of fun working on this project, and BlueLuna’s CEO, Robert Berry, had a great time filming with the Flipping Boston team! If you’re ever in the Danvers area, stop by for a slice. You’ll be glad you did!

Jason LeVan, a web developer here at BlueLuna, was nice enough to donate his time last week to a volunteer event called New England GiveCamp. This is a weekend-long event where designers and developers donate their time and abilities to charities and non-profits that need technical help. Projects can include rebranding, websites, or anything tech-related that can be completed in one weekend.

This was Jason’s third year volunteering at the weekend-long codefest, where he spent his time helping the non-profit  Tutors for All redesign their outdated website. He and his teammates worked on the web development, design, content, and coding for Tutor for All’s new WordPress site.

Jason admitted to getting almost no sleep at GiveCamp, but luckily there was plenty of coffee provided by sponsors to keep everybody going. On Saturday morning, Jason tweeted, “Thanks to @brewbetterworld for keeping me properly caffeinated this weekend at #negc2013.” He joked that he was too overdosed on caffeine to get any real sleep.

Jason initially signed up for the social aspect of the event, saying, “I first started volunteering to meet like-minded people, and it seemed like a fun time.” He’s met some great friends at GiveCamp over the years, and of course, he continues to volunteer because he believes it’s a great cause.

Jason had no hesitation when asked what his favorite part about New England GiveCamp is. “Watching the non-profits’ reactions during the presentations is really satisfying,” he said. “You can see how much they appreciate what’s done for them.”

BlueLuna is so proud of Jason’s hard work, dedication, and selflessness to volunteer at this great event. We are lucky to have him as a part of the BlueLuna team!

Check out this cool time-lapse video of New England GiveCamp, where you can really see the volunteers’ hard work (and lack of sleep!) in action. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XXfKq1bf1U

To see the website Jason helped design and develop, go to www.tutorsforall.org.

To learn more about New England GiveCamp, go to newenglandgivecamp.org.

BlueLuna was honored to once again be chosen to create MTV’s Upfront Campaign presentation. The upfront presentations are an opportunity for television networks to broadcast their plans for the year and to present new shows, viewership ratings, and other details for potential prime-time advertisers. MTV’s Upfront event was held in April at the Beacon Theater in New York, where stars like Snoop Lion, Mac Miller, Vinny Guadagnino from “The Jersey Shore” and Nev Schulman from “Catfish: The TV Show” came to show support. Selena Gomez and Emeli Sandé made the night memorable with vocal performances after the presentation. BlueLuna was thrilled to design MTV’s 2013 Upfront presentation again this year, as we have for the past 5 years.

BlueLuna has joined our client CityLight Homes in an effort to help the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. We’ve established a fund through our founder’s charity, Christian Angel Smile, where 100% of the donations will go to the victims and their families. The money raised will help with whatever they may need to adjust to their new lives, whether it be building wheelchair ramps, widening doorways in their homes, or helping pay for physical therapy expenses. Please help support those affected by visiting www.citylighthomes.com to donate. We sincerely appreciate any contributions made. Thank you.

Harvard University and Howard Gardner, the Harvard professor who developed the theory of Multiple Intelligences, have chosen BlueLuna to create a website for Gardner’s MI theory. Gardner developed the Multiple Intelligences theory after two decades of extensive research, in which he identified eight distinct intelligences. The goal for Harvard’s MI Oasis website is to develop a digital space for accurate, up-to-date information regarding the Multiple Intelligences theory. They are looking to have the new website be professional, engaging and accessible to researchers who are searching for current resources and articles. BlueLuna is honored to have the opportunity to work with such a renowned scholar and university.

BlueLuna is happy to announce that the new flagship website for Learning Express has gone live! Learning Express, the nation’s largest franchisor of educational toys, was looking to update and redesign their website to better represent their professional yet playful brand. The objective for the new website was to make it simple for customers, current franchisees, and potential franchisees to easily find what they are looking for. The site now features a store locater as well as individual pages for each franchise store. Each store is now able to update their individual page through a content management system to promote any events or services that are specific to their store. Take a look at the new website here: www.learningexpress.com.

We are very excited to announce our new client, Amptek. Amptek is a high technology company and a recognized world leader in the design and manufacture of state-of-the-art nuclear instrumentation for the satellite, x-ray and gamma ray detection, laboratory, and portable instrumentation industries. Our goal is to revamp and modernize Amptek’s website to better reflect their high-tech expertise. We will be focusing on improving navigation and readability, refine overall user experience, and promoting Amptek’s cutting-edge products. We can’t wait to get started!

BlueLuna is proud to announce that we will be creating a new website for Northeastern University’s Biotechnology department. The Biotechnology PSM Program at Northeastern University delivers a unique and cutting-edge degree by combining advanced science education with opportunities to interact with leading practitioners in the biomedical and pharmaceutical community. Northeastern University has previously entrusted BlueLuna to create websites for four of their colleges. Now, the new task is to create a website for their Biotech department that is professional, innovative, and easy to navigate. The goal is for potential and current students to be able to quickly find the information they are looking for, and to have the site be a more consistent reflection of Northeastern University’s main website. We are delighted to have another opportunity to work with Northeastern.

BlueLuna is proud to announce that IDNA’s testing application and website is up and running! The Innovator’s DNA Self Assessment, a collaboration between Innosight and the University of Pheonix, is a quiz that helps users determine what type of innovator they are and what it could mean for their future. After answering a series of questions, users are given an Innovation Profile that explains what their innovation personality means. IDNA’s aim was to have the assessment be very interactive and engaging, so BlueLuna used compelling animations and graphics throughout the quiz that are compatible with desktop computers as well as tablets. The team also focused on data tracking and reporting in order for the client to analyze results of each assessment. Head over to selfassessment.innovatorsdna.com to learn more.

BlueLuna is excited to report that the new website for Phoodeez has launched! Phoodeez is a catering business that services conferences, student organizations, and other corporate events. They are dedicated to finding the best local restaurants and providing top-notch service at a great price. The Boston catering company was aiming for the new site to be eye-catching, functional, and customer focused. BlueLuna designed the website with Phoodeez clients in mind, and created a great user interface that allows customers to easily place food orders and browse menu options. The website is seamless for customers to use from start to finish. Check out all that Phoodeez has to offer at www.phoodeez.com.

BlueLuna is happy to announce that we will be developing and designing a website for our new client, Creative Playthings. Creative Playthings is the industry leader for safe, quality swing sets and accessories. Their superior products feature durable, non-toxic wood and their swing sets are manufactured in the USA. The objective for Creative Playthings is to have the website clearly communicate the company’s quality, service, history, and value. Our client is looking to have the new website be sophisticated, but also creative to reflect their fun products. We are very excited to have this opportunity to work with Creative Playthings!

Cambridge Sound Management, the developers of the innovative Qt Quiet Technology™ sound masking system, has selected BlueLuna to develop a brand new website for their company. Cambridge Sound Management offers intelligent solutions for noise and privacy issues within the workplace. The company is looking to update their website to be more engaging for customers while remaining simple and functional.  We are up for the challenge and look forward to working with you!

BlueLuna is pleased to announce that the rebrand and redesign of Interaction’s website is complete, and the new site is now live! Interactions was looking for a bold and forward-thinking way of demonstrating their services and products. They also wanted to break free of the standard marketing site navigation, so BlueLuna developed a unique layout to organize the company’s website content. The site is interactive and features demos, videos, audio samples and social media buttons. The responsive web design is user friendly and makes viewing easy on all platforms, including mobile devices. To see the updated and improved site, go to www.interactions.net.

BlueLuna is happy to announce that the new website for Unity College has launched! Unity College came to BlueLuna seeking to update and redesign their website to be more engaging for visitors. They wanted to create a portal of information for new students, current students and faculty that was easy to navigate and represented the college’s character and values. News, events, and announcements are now conveniently located on the home page, and visitors are now able to view information on how to visit and apply to the school with one click. Unity College is also able to continually update any information using the content management system. To see the new website and learn more about Unity College, go to www.unity.edu.

We’re happy to announce that our website for Cricket brand lighters is now live! BlueLuna created the engaging experience by building the site on a parallax scrolling platform. In addition, we utilized responsive design techniques allowing the experience to display perfectly on not only desktop computers, but smartphones and tablets as well. We had a lot of fun with this one! Check it out here: www.cricketusa.net

After months of research, planning, and design, BlueLuna is happy to announce our most recent launch: the Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition (WPRC). Founded with the mission to create a unified voice of advocacy for warfighters’ equipment needs, WPRC approached BlueLuna with the objective of developing a website that both reflected their increased presence and allowed for a central place of unification. You can see WPRC’s new website and how they are working to ensure American service members train and fight with superior gear at www.warriorprotection.net.

BlueLuna is thrilled to announce that the new web application, AdvisorAdit, has launched! AdvisorAdit is a web application that provides a channel for financial advisors to discover relevant content from providers. After months of research and planning, the BlueLuna team created an efficient wire-frame structure to organize the application side of the site to give clients a streamlined experience while using the AdvisorAdit platform. The new interface provides a great user experience where clients can collaborate with other colleagues.

As a major advanced-technology provider to some of the world’s largest brands, Interactions recognizes their customer’s increasing demand for a high standard of care, accessibility, and service. In order to continue providing their customers the best, most professional care, Interactions recently engaged with BlueLuna for a rebrand, including a complete redesign and development of their website. The ultimate objective for the redesign is to develop a user friendly, effective interface that effectively showcases the unique features of their products. BlueLuna plans to develop a site that will house lots of content in a way that is both easy to read and maneuver. With a launch date set for later this year, Blueluna is excited to help Interactions continue to forge the way in their advanced field by working with them to develop an industry-leading brand identity!

We’re happy to announce that Northeastern University has chosen BlueLuna to design and develop websites for four of their colleges. The sites are slated to go live this fall. Stay tuned for updates!

BlueLuna is pleased to announce the launch of St. Boniface Haiti Foundation’s new website and brand identity. Over the past few months, we have worked with SBHF to accomplish two main goals. First, we worked to design and develop a cutting-edge, non-profit website that both attracts and engages its users. Secondly, we made sure their new brand identity best expressed SBHF’s mission and goal of bringing health care, education, and community development to the people of Haiti in a visually compelling way. We love working with local non-profits and were happy to support SBHF’s pursuit of providing global aid. For more information on SBHF be sure to visit www.haitihealth.org!

Looking to attract potential students and parents even before their initial visit to campus, Unity College realized the great potential a strong website design could provide for them. Finding themselves in need of a more unique and engaging user experience, Unity College recently hired BlueLuna to head up their redesign. Unity College is a private liberal arts school located in Unity, Maine that offers a broad base of environmental and agricultural curriculum. With the overarching goals of updating their brand and strengthening their online marketing tools, we will be designing a new, more effective website with an anticipated launch set for later this year!

BlueLuna is happy to announce the launch of Wise Construction’s new website. Wise Construction services the Greater Boston area within the healthcare, educational, biotechnology, and corporate sectors. A few of their clients include: Children’s Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston Symphony Orchestra, etc. For more information on Wise Construction and to check out their new website design, be sure to visit www.wiseconstruction.com.

David G. Mugar has chosen BlueLuna to create the Mugar Enterprises flagship website! Mr. Mugar, a prominent business man and philanthropist, is the man behind Mugar Enterprises, which pursues both commercial and philanthropic endeavors. BlueLuna is so very appreciative of the opportunity to work with such a highly regarded organization!

BlueLuna is honored to announce that we have been awarded the contract to design and develop the website for the Warrior Protection & Readiness Coalition (WPRC). WPRC was founded to create a unified voice of advocacy for the tactical and operational equipment needs of the warfighter. The WPRC’s goal is to ensure that American service members train and fight with superior gear now- and in the future. The team couldn’t be more proud to support such a worthy organization.

We’re happy to announce that we’ve been awarded the contract to create a new flagship website for Learning Express. Learning Express is the nation’s largest franchisor of specialty toy stores in the United States with over 140 stores nationwide. The team is looking forward to having some fun with this one!

To kickoff the new Beavis and Butt-Head season MTV has just released a new DVD titled Beavis and Butt-Head: Mike Judges Most Wanted. Designed by BlueLuna, the DVD contains scenes from the new season as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the original series and the uncut, original animated short that started it all. (more…)

BlueLuna has recently launched the new website for Boston Lyric Opera, New England’s largest opera company! Check it out here: www.blo.org.

BlueLuna is pleased to announce that we have been awarded the contract for the design and development of five websites for MIT! We’ll be helping MIT with some branding as well as creating a unified framework to manage the network of websites. Check back soon for the final result!

BlueLuna is happy to announce that we’ll be designing a website for Jelly Belly! Jelly Belly is known as the word’s #1 gourmet jelly bean. The world-renowned company produces 34 million pounds of candy annually! We’re looking forward to doing our “research”— yum!

BlueLuna is proud to announce the recent launch of the London Economics Press website! London Economics Press, specialists in providing concise and meaningful overviews of key electricity markets, along with forecasting wholesale electricity and capacity market prices, wanted to re-vamp their existing website with an updated look and feel. Aside from the new site offering various publications, market briefs, and price forecasts; BlueLuna helped to redesign the ecommerce store to help increase sales, and create an overall better user experience for the customers. Click here to visit the site: www.londoneconomicspress.com

BlueLuna is proud to announce the recent launch of the ArrowFarms website! ArrowFarms, a dynamic group of innovative produce companies, entrusted BlueLuna with the task of updating their brand to better reflect the company’s commitment to the environment and it’s customers. Take a look at the results here: www.arrowfarms.com.

The winners of the 2011 GD USA American Web Design Awards were announced today and BlueLuna is proud to say that we’ve won 3 awards! The projects taking home the honors are the Suffolk University Admissions & Financial Aid website, the Norwood Theatre website and our own company website!

BlueLuna is proud to announce the recent launch of Norwood Theatre’s Restoration website! Norwood Theatre is in the midst of a major transformation. The goal of the project was to create an engaging, interactive website that focuses on the restoration and renovation of the historic theater. The resulting website stimulates the viewer’s interest in the Norwood Theatre by connecting them to the restoration progress and providing them with a way to receive updates as well as take part in conversations revolving around the updates. You can visit the site here: www.norwoodstage.org.

We’re happy to announce that we’ve received a Creativity International Award for our very own company website. Our site was recognized in the self-promotion category of the Media and Interactive Awards Show. Creativity International Awards is one of the longest running independent international advertising and graphic design competitions. The competition garnered over 1000 entries from around the world, including 34 countries, 3 Canadian Provinces and 32 U.S. states.

BlueLuna is proud to announce that we have been awarded the contract to assist with the creation of the new Motion Analysis Lab website. Spaulding’s Motion Analysis Laboratory combines laboratory and field assessments in order to enhance mobility in individuals with mobility-limited conditions; caused by illness, age, or trauma. Motion Analysis Lab originally came to BlueLuna seeking a simplified way for patients and researchers to access information, read publications, and display videos.

BlueLuna is proud to announce the recent launch of Access Italy’s new website. Access Italy offers luxury tours of Italy, and their services have been promoted by A-listers such as Oprah and Sylvester Stallone.

Access Italy needed a sophisticated new face and a CMS that would enable them to update their ever-growing tour list. The new site offers an all encompassing view of gorgeous Italian landscapes, and invites the user to become part of the experience that is Access Italy. Along with elevating the brand to a clean and lavish height, the custom built WordPress integration allows the client to update tours, media coverage, testimonials, and additional services as their business continues to grow.

We’re happy to announce that Suffolk University has launched their new BlueLuna-designed Admission website today! Suffolk University needed a fresh, new look for their Department of Admission and Financial Aid as part of their ongoing effort to rebrand the school. The challenge presented was to inject Suffolk’s “out of date and stuffy” online presence with a fun and energetic personality that more closely reflects the school’s atmosphere and student body. The new design successfully carries Suffolk University’s brand into a unique and modern realm, while maintaining the University’s prestige. You can check out the new site here: www.suffolk.edu/admission.

BlueLuna is proud to announce the recent launch of SGT’s website! SGT, a provider of luxury transportation services, came to BlueLuna for help developing a brand and website that would cater to their exclusive clientele. Fine textures and large photography were utilized to create a lifestyle oriented brand that focuses more on the experiences SGT provides rather than the actual vehicles they offer. A reservation system was integrated for customer convenience. Visit the site here: www.sgtvip.com.

BlueLuna is proud to announce the recent launch of LIM’s Graduate Studies and Continuing Education microsite! This fresh, updated look incorporates design elements from the existing site, while giving the MBA program a more sophisticated feel that caters to the graduate student audience. The Graduate Program site was engineered to easily integrate within the framework of the LIM College main site, providing a user-friendly way to navigate between both sites.

BlueLuna is pleased to announce that we have been awarded the contract for the design and development of a custom web application and multi-site network for the Photizo Group! Photizo, a boutique research and consulting firm, has been engaging in MPS projects since its very inception. Today they offer cutting-edge research, along with advanced concepts that have earned them mentions in the Wall Street Journal, the Economist and on CNN Money!