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Able Parris
SelectEdit Designer and Developer
Hi, I'm Able. I've been working at Newfangled since February, 2007. Besides designing logos and websites here at Newfangled, I am also one of the office gardeners.

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March Desktop Wallpaper

February 26, 2009 at 11:00 am by Able

Well, folks. Here's the last installment of my monthly desktop wallpaper for the Newfangled blog. Friday is my last day here at Newfangled before I head back out into the freelance world. I'm sorry last month's was so bad! I really didn't even enjoy looking at it after the first few days. Just sayin.

March 2009 Desktop Wallpaper

May 2009 be a great year for you! Cheers!

Download here (1400x900)

The typeface used is Cloud, by Subtype. You can download it for free on their website!

You can keep up with what I'm doing by checking out my website or following me on Twitter.


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2009 February Desktop Wallpaper

February 1, 2009 at 11:00 am by Able

February is here. That's right, we are in our second month of 2009, and getting close to 1 full year of desktop wallpapers from Newfangled. We hope you have enjoyed them!

This month's desktop is set in a dreamy Helvetica Neue. With all of the craziness going on these days I've tried to keep them simple and quiet. We hope you have a good month, and don't forget Valentine's Day!

February Desktop Calendar 

Download here (1400x900)


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Super Bowl XLIII Logo Redesigns

January 29, 2009 at 10:00 am by Able

I laughed out loud when I saw this slideshow on The New York Times of the Super Bowl logo redesigned. Their reasoning for the logos are great, too. Especially the designers who admittedly know nothing about football. Also interesting that the folks at Pentagram and Armin Vit of UnderConsideration had similar concepts...

Here are a couple of my favorite concepts, but you've got to see them all.

 

 

I will be rooting for the Steeler's although I have not watched a game all season, and just realized the other day that the "big game" is approaching this weekend. I just know enough that next week will be much better around the office if the Steelers win, because someone really likes them...

 


Tagsdesign Super Bowl, logos,

 

Wingsuit Base Jumping, My New Hobby?

January 12, 2009 at 10:00 am by Able

Kidding, I don't think I could ever do this! It's a must-see video, though.

wingsuit base jumping from Ali on Vimeo.

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January Desktop Wallpaper

January 2, 2009 at 5:00 pm by Able

Here we are in a new year, and I feel quite optimistic! On behalf of Newfangled Web Factory, I wish you the best, and hope that you can keep all of your resolutions and reach all your goals.

Click on image to download. :)

January Desktop Wallpaper  


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Mankind Is No Island

December 5, 2008 at 5:00 pm by Able

I am really impressed with this video. Shot completely on a cell phone, but beautifully produced. Not to mention, a great message!


Tagsvideo Jason_van_Genderen Tropfest

 

December Desktop Calendar

December 4, 2008 at 5:00 pm by Able

Better late than never? I hope so! Other things took priority the last few weeks, and the December desktop calendar was put to the side. Thanks for your understanding, and I hope you enjoy this one, even if it is for a short time.

Free December Desktop 

 

Download below:

1440x900


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Getting Comfortable With Video

December 3, 2008 at 1:00 pm by Able


Getting Comfortable With Video from able parris on Vimeo.

Above is a video I made while working at home today. I touch on a few points that I'd like to stress here. One, video is easy. Two, video can be super cheap. You might even already have the tools needed to publish a similar video on your site! Three, it's not as scary as you might think. Just talk as if you were talking to one of your clients. If that means you need to have more of an "Oval Office" type of presentation than I do that's fine. I am sure it would be easy to arrange your backdrop to be a bit fancier than my breakfast nook.

Links:

Feel free to leave some comments below!

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Don't Forget to Vote!

October 31, 2008 at 5:00 pm by Able

This month's calendar is a tribute to our great country, and a reminder that it's time to vote! The next four years will be interesting, no matter who is in office. How interesting? Well, I hear that time travel will be legal in 2009, as well as life on Mars so that's good news! Anyways, enjoy, and thanks for all of the support! Have a good month.

 

Download below:

1440x900



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Vimeo Adds Paid Account Option

October 17, 2008 at 10:00 am by Able

Vimeo PlusAs you may have heard me say before, Vimeo is a great video service. At the time of writing this they are now offering an upgrade for just under $60 that would allow for more "awesomeness." Here's what you get:

  • 2GB upload per week
  • No banner ads
  • Unlimited HD uploading
  • Embed your HD videos
  • Higher quality video
  • Priority uploading
  • Player customization
  • Advanced privacy options
  • Unlimited Groups, Channels & Albums

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