art270 is a Philadelphia area agency specializing in graphic design, interactive design, advertising, and brand marketing. Our staff includes creative thinkers and visual/verbal problem solvers. We listen. We react. We implement plans. We solve communications problems. We love what we do because we're faced with new challenges every day. It shows in our solutions. Read more...
Smart people producing smart publications
case studies
Recently we had the opportunity to design two very “smart” magazines. A new magazine for Drexel University's LeBow College of Business called Market Street; and Franklin & Marshall College’s F&M... Read more
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design history
Does anyone know what “flong” means? I bet you don't know what a “pop test” is? I enjoy collecting antique terms, especially for the design and printing fields. I take impish... Read more
No choices to make
design news
Did you ever attend one of those chic parties where everyone was wearing black? There was still personality because everyone doesn't wear black quite the same, but for the most... Read more
The Joomla upgrade process
interactive news
Last year Joomla issued a new version to its CMS, and though we looked forward to using its wide array of new features and better designed workflow, we stopped short... Read more
Back up, back up, back up
interactive news
You have to backup your files. You've probably heard that warning since the first day you touched a keyboard. But how do you back-up your website? If we've installed your website using either... Read more
Over Here, Over There
design news
The Statue of Liberty–Ellis Island Foundation and the National Park Service opened Phase I of the Peopling of America Center on October 28, 2011. Designed by ESI Design, the exhibit... Read more
A Big Anniversary!
design history
2011 marks the 100th anniversary of Chevrolet. During these 100 years the company developed over a hundred different types of cars, vans and trucks. All of those cars, vans and... Read more
Capture the Day
art270 news
It’s a fast paced world out there. I often get upset when I don’t hear back from someone I wrote to, then realize that I only sent the email or... Read more
Design Philadelphia is back!
design news
Now in its seventh year, DesignPhiladelphia is enjoying overwhelming participation and support. With more than 150 events, anyone and everyone can experience how design affects everyday life. Since 2005, DesignPhiladelphia... Read more
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art270 welcomes...
...these new clients:
Franklin & Marshall College
Drexel University LeBow College of Business
Fairmount Park Conservancy
Xylem
ITT Exelis
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation
New Jersey Department of Transportation
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
Philadelphia Mural Arts Program