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		<title>Our Capabilities</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have a breadth of web design and engineering experience.<br />Learn More.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have been refining our technical abilities and visual sensibilities for over a decade.</p>
<p>Here is a selection of the services we can render:</p>
<ul>
<li>Content Management Systems &#8212; WordPress, Drupal, and our own custom solutions</li>
<li>Mobile application development, including iPhone and iPad</li>
<li>E-Commerce tools, integrating with authorize.net, Google Checkout, PayPal, etc</li>
<li>End-to-end web and print design</li>
<li>Sophisticated jQuery development</li>
<li>Flash game, widget, and animation creation</li>
<li>Digital video development, production, and online streaming</li>
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<p>And some of our more specifically technical offerings:</p>
<ul>
<li>Back-end database design and development &#8212; MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL</li>
<li>Front-end expertise, utilizing HTML 5 / CSS3</li>
<li>Linux / PHP / MySQL / Apache expertise</li>
<li>Ruby on Rails development</li>
<li>Python / Django development</li>
<li>DNS and email management</li>
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		<title>Trade Paperbacks</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:27:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A feature-rich lending library, conceived and executed from start to finish.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[A feature-rich lending library, conceived and executed from start to finish.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Our Output</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:23:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Collectively's work runs the gamut.<br />Learn more.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We work with businesses at every scale, from sole proprietors running non-profits, to medium-sized clean energy start-ups, to PR firms with hundreds of employees.  Our style of work and ability to ramp up only the resources needed for a given project make us well-suited to tackle just about any digital challenge.</p>
<p>Here are some selected works from our portfolio:</p>
<p><img title="project-ousd" src="/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/project-ousd.png" alt="" width="600" height="200" /></p>
<h4>Oakland Unified School District</h4>
<p>Collectively has worked closely with the OUSD Math coaches and directors to craft a community resource for math teachers across the district.  The resulting site features teacher blogs, a custom forum, a calendar tracking events during the school year, downloadable lesson plan and educational resources, and instructional videos.</p>
<p>Learn more at <a href="http://oaklandunified.org/math/">http://oaklandunified.org/math/</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-132" title="project-tradepaper3" src="http://collectively.us/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/project-tradepaper3.png" alt="" width="600" height="200" /></p>
<h3>Trade Paperbacks</h3>
<p>A feature-rich library management system, written to facilitate book lending within a trusted community.  Lenders drop off books at a centralized location, and check out each other&#8217;s books through this tool, which tracks library usage, due dates, and discussions between members.</p>
<p>Learn more at <a href="http://tradepaperbacks.org">http://tradepaperbacks.org</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-164" title="project-supracor" src="http://collectively.us/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/project-supracor.png" alt="" width="600" height="200" /></p>
<h4>Supracor</h4>
<p>Designer and manufacturer of a flexible bonded-honeycomb material, Supracor creates lifestyle and spa products, athletic equipment, and multi-use medical &amp; safety cushions with broad real-world applications.  Collectively created an e-commerce solution for Supracor, featuring a custom Product Management System, Google Checkout integration, and digital asset management.</p>
<p>Learn more at <a href="http://supracor.com">http://supracor.com</a>.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-165" title="project-mw" src="http://collectively.us/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/project-mw.png" alt="" width="600" height="200" /></p>
<h4>Mission Workshop</h4>
<p>A new urban street gear company based in San Francisco, Mission Workshop has worked closely with Collectively to create a clean and hip web store, featuring a contemporary design, integration with a 3rd party checkout system, an attractive product image browsing experience, and an on-point brand identity that resonates with its core audience of city bicyclists and commuters.</p>
<p>Learn more at <a href="http://missionworkshop.com">http://missionworkshop.com</a></p>
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		<title>Our Collaborators</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Collectively's strength lies in its ability to forge specialized development teams to meet the needs of individual projects. Learn more.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Collectively is an organization comprised of talented designers and developers, working in the fields they love, on projects they are particularly well-suited for.</p>
<h4><img class="size-medium wp-image-89 alignleft" title="mct-500" src="http://collectively.us/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/mct-500-300x199.png" alt="" width="300" height="199" />Mitch Trale</h4>
<p>As the founder and Principal of Collectively, Trale possesses over ten years of experience as an avid web technologist, and has launched dozens of successful community sites, rich web applications, and homepages for businesses and individuals.</p>
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<h4><img class="alignleft" title="49543944_9d35979dea_o" src="http://collectively.us/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/49543944_9d35979dea_o-300x240.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="240" />Andrew Casteel</h4>
<p>In his role as regional coordinator for MTC&#8217;s annual Bike to Work Day program, Casteel has demonstrated expertise in partnering with local companies to raise direct funding and to provide product and service support.  He possesses an outstanding ability to bring disparate groups of people together to solve a common goal.</p>
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<h4><img class="alignleft" title="49543944_9d35979dea_o" src="http://collectively.us/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/49543944_9d35979dea_o-300x240.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="240" />Evan Dudley</h4>
<p>Dudley has designed and built up logos, print collateral, on-line campaigns, web sites, and product and lifestyle photography libraries for such companies as Chrome Industries, Goorin Bros., and Mission Workshop.  His style is clean, contemporary, and always well-executed.</p>
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<h4><img class="alignleft" title="49543944_9d35979dea_o" src="http://collectively.us/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/49543944_9d35979dea_o-300x240.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="240" />Matt Paul</h4>
<p>Paul is passionate about developing mobile applications which address social issues through game dynamics, and has done so with the iBikeChallenge, CycleTracks, and Superfund Finder applications for iPhone and iPad.  He also specializes in innovative uses of mobile geolocation technologies.</p>
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<h4><img class="alignleft" title="49543944_9d35979dea_o" src="http://collectively.us/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/49543944_9d35979dea_o-300x240.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="240" />Rob Reedy</h4>
<p>Reedy brings a fresh and integrated approach to all PR, marketing and branding opportunities. His experience building brands such as Chrome and Stoked SF allows him to connect with audiences in an authentic way, creating trust and value for both consumers and clients.</p>
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		<title>Our Vantage</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:40:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Collectively is a full-spectrum web technology firm based in Oakland, California.<br />Learn more.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From where we&#8217;re standing, a couple of things about web design and development are apparent:</p>
<ol>
<li>Creating a contemporary design is a demanding and delicate process.  Our clients appreciate our structured and nuanced approach to communicating their brands online.</li>
<li>Crafting a modern web application is a complex and collaborative  process. Our clients value our deep understanding of a wide range of technologies, and our focus on creating reliable and responsive web sites.</li>
</ol>
<p>Collectively exists today because it has proven to be an adaptive and agile organization, capable of addressing a broad spectrum of current technological and business needs.</p>
<p>Consider learning more about <a href="/2010/output/">our work</a>, <a href="/2010/capabilities/">our offerings</a>, and <a href="/2010/collaborators/">our team members</a>.</p>
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		<title>Welcome</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:19:34 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[New site, same focus. Thanks for stopping by.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello. We&#8217;ve been around for some time, quietly building out web presences and tools for our clients.  We&#8217;re proud to open our doors more formally, and will be updating the site in the coming weeks with deeper looks at some of our more interesting portfolio pieces.</p>
<p>We look forward to speaking with you about your ideas for the future.</p>
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