Diamond
Adobe | http://adobe.co.uk
A proud sponsor of FOWD, Adobe revolutionizes how the world engages with ideas and information. For 25 years, the company’s award-winning software and technologies have redefined business, entertainment, and personal communications by setting new standards for producing and delivering content that engages people virtually anywhere at anytime. From rich images in print, web, video, and film to dynamic digital content for a variety of media, the impact of Adobe solutions is evident across industries and felt by anyone who creates, views, and interacts with information. With a reputation for excellence and a portfolio of many of the most respected and recognizable software brands, Adobe is one of the world’s largest and most diversified software companies.
Microsoft | http://microsoft.com/silverlight
Microsoft is proud to sponsor Future of Web Design 2008 and to have the chance to openly discuss and debate with web innovators. With Microsoft tools such as Visio and Expression Studio, web designers and web developers can design experiences that focus on collaboration and innovation. And with Microsoft’s Silverlight platform the potential it’s possible to push innovation even further.
Gold
GoodBarry | http://GoodBarry.com
Hi there! Come and meet the first system born to run online businesses - a system that helps web designers waste less time and make more money from their projects. We've integrated powerful content management, eCommerce, email marketing, CRM and web analytics in one, central system - all hosted and managed by us, no programming required. Are you sick of cobbling together 5 systems into a Frankenstein's monster? Sick of clients choking on their wasabi sandwiches? Sick of systems that you can't customize and don't support web standards? So are we. That's why we're proud sponsors of FOWD 2008 - we've got something in common. See you at the show!
Silver
PostCMS | http://postcms.com
PostCMS is a hosted content management service that's been designed with creative web agencies in mind. It doesn't restrict you to a fixed set of templates or themes. You can design your website using whatever tools you like and then add simple editing tags afterwards. There's no software to install, so you can get up and running right away. But if you need to, you can customise pretty much everything, adding your own workflows, web services and even new user interface screens. Or you can just upload Photoshop docs and get us to do all the technical heavy lifting. By adding a markup to the monthly fees charged to your customers, you can earn a steady revenue stream. PostCMS was built by Kitsite, a London-based web company who have been building web apps since 2000. Our customers include the Guardian, Sony PlayStation, and London 2012.
FreeAgent Central Ltd | http://freeagentcentral.com
FreeAgent is a streamlined, online accounting application specifically built for busy freelancers. It allows you to track time and expenses, build professional, customizable PDF invoices, and upload & analyze bank statements. You can generate real-time accounts and tax calculations without lifting a finger. FreeAgent Central Limited are a startup based in Edinburgh and London, and we're proud to be sponsoring FOWD - come and chat to us about our passion for users, design, web standards and Her Majesty's Customs and Revenue!
White Label Networking | http://whitelabelnetworking.com
WhiteLabelNetworking.com is at the forefront of designing cutting-edge social networks and dating websites - and we're looking for talented web designers to join our team. We have fantastic projects and great work environment - all designers receive their own iPhone, MacBook Air, Aeron Chair and and more goodies. Visit our stand at Future of Web Design to find out more.
Media Partners
Media Temple | http://mediatemple.net
(mt) Media Temple, Inc is the FOWD official party sponsor. Media Temple is an industry-leading, privately held, profitable web hosting and software application services company based in Los Angeles, California. Since 1998, our company has provided businesses worldwide with reliable, professional-class network environments to host websites, email, business applications, and other rich media content. We are a friendly, accessible group of "technology agnostic" engineers, support professionals, and business developers focused on the continued success of our company while adding value to the services we provide.
O'Reilly | http://oreilly.com
O'Reilly Media spreads the knowledge of innovators through its books, online services, magazine, and conferences. Since 1978, O'Reilly has been a chronicler and catalyst of leading-edge development, homing in on the technology trends that really matter and spurring their adoption by amplifying "faint signals" from the alpha geeks who are creating the future. An active participant in the technology community, the company has a long history of advocacy, meme-making, and evangelism.
Eden Soto | http://edensoto.com
Eden Soto, Motion Designer – Eden's work can be seen all over the internets on shows like Diggnation, GigaOM, Mahalo Daily, Channel 10, Channel 8 to name a few. If you're looking for some high impact motion visuals for your next project whether it be Podcasts, Trade Shows, Portables, TV or anything else that has a screen, contact him or see more of his work at edensoto.com
Fourth Grade Gladiators | http://fourthgradegladiators.com
Original Audio for New Media – Lawrence Scaduto delivers fresh, startlingly unique music and sound design for the new media world of podcasts, virals, TV, film, mobile content and whatever else smart creative minds can dream up. Clients include Microsoft, Panasonic, RadioShack, Opera, Carsonified, Time Warner, Citroen, Fructis, Assouline Publishing, and digg.com's Revision3. For more on his work, visit fourthgradegladiators.com.
Vitamin | http://thinkvitamin.com
Vitamin is an award-winning online magazine for developers, designers and entrepreneurs.It is updated each week with features, interviews, news and reviews from the best in the industry. Vitamin's advisory board includes such luminaries as: Eric Meyer, Cal Henderson (Flickr), Molly Holzschlag (molly.com), Dan Cederholm (Simplebits), Jeff Veen (Google) and Tara Hunt (Citizen Agency). Vitamin is also part of
The Deck advertising network.