Back in December of 2009, OH! Media decided to offer free websites to select non-profit organizations. We chose the name OH! Cares to show how much we, well, care!

Our first partner is the Pulmonary Hypertension Association of Saskatchewan. Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) is a disease affecting the arteries of the lungs and it can strike anyone regardless of age, sex, social or ethnic background.

The passion the Association has for helping those with PH impressed us here, and we got to work creating a site that would enable the Association to reach people in Saskatchewan and distribute vital information on this disease.

In addition, the design and development of the site was largely done by our co-op work student, Kirsten.  One of her class requirements was to work on a non-commercial site, and the opportunity for her to work with a non-profit organization through OH! Cares was perfect.

To read more about the OH! Cares Program and how we might be able to help your non-profit organization in need, check out http://www.ohmedia.ca/blog/oh-cares-free-websites-for-saskatchewan-non-profit-organizations/.

Visit the site new website here: www.phsask.ca

Do you have a passion for designing websites?

We are looking for an individual with extraordinary web design skills to join us in our Regina office on a permanent, full-time basis.

Responsibilities

The Designer will work directly with management and development teams, focusing mainly on designing web pages, promotional emails, logos, internal branding and some print advertising.

Requirements

- Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Able to take direction and criticism from clients well
- Excellent attention to detail
- Must be well organized
- Comfortable working independently
- Good communication skills
- Creative problem solving
- Able to maintain aesthetic consistency
- Must provide a portfolio of sample work

Skills

- Strong knowledge of Photoshop / Fireworks / Illustrator
- Experience in XHTML/CSS

Major Pluses

- Converting photoshop / fireworks into XHTML / CSS
- Knowledge of W3C standards

Compensation and Benefits

- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits.
- Short and long term disability and life insurance.
- Performance bonuses.
- Flexible work schedules.

How to Apply

In order to be considered for this position, every applicant must submit a cover letter, resume and samples of your work (we need to see your skills in action) to jobs@ohmedia.ca.  No phone calls, please.

About OH! Media

OH! Media is a growing web development company in Regina, Saskatchewan. We produce web and multimedia projects from the ground-up, from producing engaging designs and user interfaces to developing interactive, dynamically-driven websites. Our work environment is casual.  No suits, no ties, just a comfortable place that allows us to focus on producing great web and multimedia products.

It’s always great to be mentioned in design blogs and showcase websites, but when you are featured in one of the largest, most influential design magazines on the internet, not once, but 3 times in a year, it’s an amazing honor!

Read the articles below!

Web Design Trends 2010: Real-Life Metaphors and CSS3 Adaptation – May 20, 2010

Call to Action – Buttons: Examples and Best Practices – October 13th, 2009

Showcase of Case Studies in Design Portfolios – September 20th, 2009

Thanks Smashing Magazine, we love you!

The Saskatchewan College of Respiratory Therapists organization approached OH! Media in need of an agency that could not only design and develop a new website for them, but one that could provide ongoing local support. It was very important for their staff to be able to meet with the OH! Media team in person when need be.

SCRT required a CMS with a few unique features including a system that allows site members the ability to securely log into private pages, podcasting capabilities, polls, tiered administrator access, and a dynamic photo slide show.

Future updates include a robust membership registration and payment system.

Visit the site new website here: http://www.scrt.ca

OH! Media is very proud to have been the chosen to design and develop the new CFCR.ca website.

CFCR 90.5 FM Community Radio is a non-profit corporation owned by the Community Radio Society of Saskatoon. They are a volunteer powered, listener supported organization serving the alternative radio needs of Saskatoon and surrounding areas.

The website boasts some custom features including record reviews, weekly charts, dynamic slide show, program schedule, and robust events module.

The website utilizes the newest version of the OH!CMS Content Management System which allows staff the ability to update and manage all pages easily through our user friendly admin system.

The website was launched just in time for their annual membership drive.

Visit the site new website here: http://www.cfcr.ca

OH! Media was commissioned by the Government of Saskatchewan to develop a bilingual 360 degree virtual tour of the Government House historical building. It was important that site visitors were able to navigate from room to room and explore spaces and objects by clicking on informational hotspots.

Visit the site virtual tour here:

http://www.governmenthouse.gov.sk.ca/tour/en/tourweaver_governmenthouse.html

OH! Media had the pleasure of working with Kevin Hendriks at Kap City Construction.

The site contains detailed information about the company, services they provide, specialized fall arrest systems, and a featured projects section displaying work site photos.

We not only delivered a unique and memorable site design but we also helped him organize all his information and develop a menu and site structure that is intuitive for visitors to navigate.

Visit the site new website here: http://www.kapcity.ca

We have had several clients ask us how to properly resize and optimize images for use on their websites. In most cases, our clients do not have access to costly software like Photoshop or Fireworks. Thank goodness for Picnik – www.picnik.com, an online system (just acquired by Google) that gives users the ability to edit digital photos and images in their browser, without having to purchase or download complicated software.  We’ve compiled detailed step by step instructions to help our clients (and anyone that might be interested) resize and optimize images so that they are suitable for the web.

Suitable web images should be:

• Small in file size, allowing for quick download
• Correct dimensions (width and height) to fit properly on the page
• JPG or GIF format

Step 1

Visit www.picnik.com.  It’s not mandatory to sign up for a free account to use the system, but we recommend it.  Becoming a member unlocks additional features like unlimited access to all your uploaded photos and edits.  Don’t worry, registration is quick and easy.

Step 2

Find and click the “upload photos” button.

Step 3

A window will pop up.  Browse through your computer and find the image you wish to resize and open it.  This will upload the image.

Step 4

Your chosen image will now be displayed in the editing window.  You will the notice the tool menu located above the image.  For the sake of keeping things simple, we are only interested in the clicking resize button.

Step 5

Picnik does a great job of giving on-screen instructions.  Simply enter the desired dimensions (width or height) in pixels.  The software will ensure that the image stays proportional.  We recommend that you avoid making images larger with this software, doing so will reduce the quality of the image, making it muddy and blurry.

Step 6

Click the “Save and Share” button when satisfied.  Let the software do it’s magic, and when prompted click the “Save Image” button.

Conclusion

We have only scratched the surface of what you can accomplish with this amazing software.  As you spend more time using the software you will be come more comfortable with it’s features.  Explore and have fun!

We’ve just launched a new website for the RM of Edenwold!

A few unique features of this website include: a photo gallery, events calendar, live weather conditions for the area, random facts, and a local business directory.

Built on the OH!CMS content management platform, RM of Edenwold staff are able to easily update the website themselves using our online editing software.

The Rural Municipality of Edenwold No. 158 is a diversified and rapidly growing rural municipality situated in south central Saskatchewan. The municipality comprises a wide range of agricultural, residential and commercial development, including several out-door recreational facilities.

Visit the site new website here: http://www.rmedenwold.ca

We are proud to announce the launch of DanforMayor.ca, a website for a new comedy series premiering Monday March 1st on CTV.

From the writers of Corner Gas, This Hour has 22 Minutes, and The Rick Mercer Report, the series stars Fred Ewanuick of Corner Gas fame.