I’ve heard it said that business cards are on their way out…soon to be (or already) replaced by the digital age. I suppose these folks bump iPhone contacts regularly? These folks clearly have not spent a day in the shoes of a marketing or sales person who has to attend an evening at a networking function. But even if this were so, I think it...
Read MoreSame shit, different day.
Life is a little bit hellish lately…enough so I really feel like that Richard Lewis comedian where I should be dressing in all black everyday and just lamenting all my problems each day. I don’t like doing that too often. I try to stay optimistic, but then you guys wouldn’t have anything to read if I don’t bitch once in a while eh?...
Read MoreInflatable Bike Helmet
First glance I would have guessed this model got her Alien facehugger costume on backwards. But as it turns out, this is actually a serious attempt at a portable helmet device that acts like an expandable airbag for bicyclists. Not a bad concept actually, I see people riding bikes and motorcycles around all the time without helmets. This might actually...
Read MoreNow ain’t that some shit…
Major Disclaimer, this song doesn’t have the best lyrics to blast around the office…but otherwise it’s a really catchy. It’s been stuck in my head for days. Even my father (who I’ve only heard utter a swear word once in my entire life) likes this song. I’m in love with this song. I’m not so sure what this has to do...
Read MoreOmniTrak Group
A soft launch for one of my latest web projects for OmniTrak Group Inc. I’m pretty proud of this site…I mean, while it’s not the flashiest of sites out there, it’s using CSS and HTML techniques that I’ve kinda always been hesitant to do because I never felt it was safe enough to do them. You know, “safe” as in...
Read MoreHow do colors affect purchases?
I’ve always had difficulties with color…not to say I don’t use it, nor use it well. But it’s always been a detail in my own artwork that I’ve had to consciously push…otherwise, I end up with end-products that are always just in red, black, and white. Now both in teaching students and talking to clients, I find myself...
Read MoreAbout Me
LoweStudio Inc was founded by me, Raphael Lowe, a Honolulu based illustrator and web designer. I presently design and manage a few dozen commercial websites, but my main focus these days is acting as the head developer for Kapiolani Community College and teaching New Media Arts.