The Windows Media Center team asked us to create a hero slideshow, developed in Microsoft Silverlight in order to showcase their product video spots. The slideshow is fully configurable for size, number of slides, thumbnail colors and slide duration using an XML document.
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Silverlight Hero - development
April 2nd, 2009 | entertainment | Redmond | Silverlight development | web development
AT&T U-verse - Yahoo Maps API
February 27th, 2009 | API integration | Redmond | web development | Yahoo Maps
Leveraging the Yahoo Maps API we created a zip code look up tool to analyze AT&T U-verse coverage for individuals. Because we needed full zip codes (i.e. 98101-3232), and most people do not know their zip+4, we used the Yahoo API to have it normalize the address. This allowed us to effectively guage coverage at a smaller fidelity.
The service is only available to internal teams however we would be more than happy to show a demo in person.
Media Center Gadget - Vista gadget development
January 3rd, 2009 | analytics | entertainment | Redmond | Vista gadget development | web development
We developed a new Vista gadget that connects to a live feed and calculates a real-time count of how many unique users are using Windows™ Media Center. The gadget acts as a counter for the internal team to monitor subscriptions and their product’s use.
In addition we implemented a flyout that provides additional statistics for the team to access at any time from the gadget itself.
Net-Inspect - web site redesign
December 20th, 2008 | aerospace | Bellevue | e-commerce | usability | web design | Yahoo Store
We have worked with Net-Inspect helping them to create a more streamlined brand for their website and software-as-service applications. Through a series of campaigns, starting with a complete overhaul of their Net-Inspect product user interface, we have been able to give their subscribers a richer user experience as well as consult on making the features more efficient and usable.
In addition we have worked with their team to create marketing reports, kiosk demonstration displays, statistical analysis and visual solutions to manufacturing scheduling problems.
Most recently we have been redesigning their product marketing site and integrating a commerce engine that will allow them to sell their products and services online. Leveraging Yahoo Store, we are able to get their offerings up and running in a short amount of time for a very reasonable price.
Seattle Law Firm Web Redesign
November 21st, 2008 | CMS | law | Seattle | web design
This local Seattle law firm, Ricci Grube Aita & Breneman, asked us to redesign their website which had fallen a bit out of date. We created a more modern feel for the firm and created an up-to-date partner section so that visitors can learn more about the partners and the services they provide.
Cirque Building - web design
November 1st, 2008 | contractor | Seattle | web design
Cirque Building, a Seattle contractor, asked Switch to help design a web site that they could use to showcase their work and attract new clients. We focused on their high quality craftsmanship and created a look and feel to match.
Washington Family Dentistry - Design and SEO
October 15th, 2008 | CMS | health/fitness | Monroe | search engine marketing (SEM) | search engine optimization (SEO) | web design | web development
We worked with Washington Family Dentistry to create a template system that would work for all 7 of their locations. Using PHP, we created a quick dynamic architecture that would allow WFD to update their individual clinics using XML.
In addition we launched a very successful SEO and SEM campaign that yielded some great results. The following shows the results for their clinic in Graham, WA:
First 4 Months of Traffic (weekly)
Drew McKenzie Photography
September 26th, 2008 | CMS | Flash development | photography | Seattle | web design
In dealing with great photography, we feel it is best to let the art speak for itself. We created a very minimal Flash web experience for people to easily browse Drew’s work. In addition, the entire site was developed to run entirely off an XML based CMS system that was custom designed for the site. It allows Drew to easily keep his portfolio up to date.
Connected TV Films - web development and API integration
September 10th, 2008 | API integration | entertainment | Flash development | MSN Soapbox | Redmond
We leveraged our web development experience and previous work with Google APIs to create a multimedia rich site that integrates directly with MSN Soapbox. Similar to Google’s YouTube, Soapbox allows a suite of services available through their API allowing us to manage the videos and stream them from the MSN site and take advantage of commenting and rating the videos on our site as well as theirs. In addition, it implements the Windows Live authentication service.
We worked together with Pixelube and their design team to create a multimedia rich experience for the user.
Corelytics: A Quick Books reporting dashboard
August 10th, 2008 | AJAX | analytics | Bellevue | finance | startup technology development | UI design | usability
ConnexIT brought on Switch Development to help architect an interactive reporting interface and dashboard that allows small and medium business owners that use Quick Books to analyze and forecast their financial data. Using .NET, we were able to rapidly build the UI architecture in concert with a third party Flash based graphing tool. We then created a custom AJAX navigational system making access to the different reports fast and intuitive.
Working with Corelytics, we were able to create and present several meaningful analytical views into a business’ current financial scenario as well as create some predictable outlooks to help business owners act and react properly to how their company is really operating.
Client Commentary
I can't speak highly enough about Switch Development and their work as our technology partner. It is quite rare to find a person that is as talented with usability and design as well as middle tier and back end technology.
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