We can’t get enough of Instagram. The popular photo-sharing app allows us to show the behind the scenes side of the often intangible design process. The storytelling aspect of Instagram gives an insider peak to … Continued
At a gallery in River North as I was reading Ramsin Canon’s “Scipio, Nasica,” I stood dazed, wondering if her road trip through Utah to find her real mother was fact or fiction—the accompanying art … Continued
Falafill is a Chicago-based dining establishment that strives to make falafel more accessible. Doejo created a website that not only shows off the unique ingredient combinations available at Falafill, but also educates the consumer in … Continued
It’s been an exciting week for one of our latest client site launches, The Snackpot. Here’s a look at how our team built this pie- (Twinkie?) in-the-sky idea. Local music publicist, Jacob Daneman and writer, … Continued
The Built in Chicago Launch provides an opportunity for startups to present their companies in front of local investors, techies and fellow entrepreneurs. More than 300 people came out last night to support the five … Continued
Last Thursday was the launch party for The Snackpot. Did you make it out? Everyone enjoyed good music, tasty food, and hilarious commentary on the world of snacks. Check out a few of the photographs … Continued
(photo courtesy of JellyChicago.com) It seems self-employment is the loneliness job, especially for laptop-bound freelancers, designers and writers on the coffeeshop circuit. And good luck networking. The goal of Jelly Chicago has always been to remedy … Continued
DePaul University’s entrepreneurial acceleration booster, DePaul C.E.O. kicks off its four-week FoundersWeekends tonight as a program for first-time entrepreneurs and recent graduates with a venture idea looking to establish the right team. Tonight’s opening event … Continued
Last night 1871 kicked off its Chicago Founder Stories event, a monthly series that will feature the most successful local entrepreneurs taking the audience through the good, the bad and how they ended up where they are … Continued
One of Doejo’s favorite designers Floyd A. Davis IV will be hosting a party at his gallery on Friday the 11th from 6pm to 10pm, celebrating the three-year anniversary of Artpentry. Davis is best known … Continued
Mouthee, The Future of Web Recommendations: Friends or Robots? TechCocktail last week profiled social recommendation app, Mouthee in a feature pitting recommendation apps that utilize social media verses a robot-like algorithm. So, would you rather … Continued
In a never-ending campaign to improve online readership, lobbying eyes in a heavily saturated 24-hour news cycle, broadcast stations across the country are reevaluating site design and functionality. And in the new web-centric world, no … Continued
Join us for the launch of The Snackpot, the ultimate source for snack reviews, on May 10th at Schuba’s, 3159 N. Southport Ave. (upstairs). Complementary snacks from Pop Chips, Pretzel Chips and a very special … Continued
(Image courtesy of ITA from the 2011 CityLIGHTS Award Gala) Last week we found out that our fearless leader and CEO, Phil Tadros, was nominated for the Illinois Technology Association’s coveted CityLIGHTS Award—an award granted … Continued
When guests enter your office, what’s their first impression? For us, in our new space, it’s been bright-eyed and complimentary. We have this urban loft/ exposed brick/ stripped wood-feel, complimented by inspiring design chotskies. But, … Continued
Jokes4Miles is an interesting concept on it’s own, even before it tugs at your heartstrings with the story of a young man’s fight with cancer. But if laughter is the best medicine, then this video … Continued
Chicago’s leading start-up accelerator Excelerate Labs just announced its summer 2012 class—this year’s 10 young companies entering the 13-week program, now an anchor tenant in the 1871 non-profit digital startup center. And while Doejo is … Continued
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