08.08.08

My Wheelies design, which goes back to 1982, is still one of my most popular sellers.
I did some new designs for organic vendors at Farmers Markets — FarmersMarket.com — allowing customers to identify the different types of growers, and their methods.
And lastly, there’s the “i sin !” design. It was originally an idea I created for racing, as the letters are an acronym for “it’s speed I need.” But that didn’t work out well, and some folks said I should do something else with it. So, for now, this is something else.
I came to realize that it is appropriate for anyone to wear, since there is no one in existence who is free of sin … or so I’m told. So, I created two versions: one which simply says: i sin ! … and the other which includes a tag line just below it: AND SO DO YOU (for those who like company).
But since you are one of those sinners, buy a shirt and you will be cleansed. Currently, I’m working on a bulk quantity discount for the Bush administration.
As always, they come with a 30-day, money-back guarantee if you do not feel saved.
They are available through CafePress.
08.05.30
Displaying photography is the primary visual aspect of my Web site. I’ve tried many different methods and technologies over the years, yet I’ve never been satisfied with the results. They’ve been tedious, cumbersome and slow.
For the visitor, viewing my photos should be a pleasant experience that can be customized to their liking, not one hampered by constant clicking, waiting for pages to load, etc. One that automatically adapts to different screen sizes … and even has a full-screen option.
For me, the gallery should permit simplified changes and updates of images as needed, without turning it into a big project … Continue reading…
07.09.27
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Well, yes, but only since 1995 … not nearly as long as photography, design or film making.
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An endorsement is humbling no matter where it originates, but occasionally the humbling is mixed with some pride when it’s printed in a respected industry journal.
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In a story on the growth of the web, and those being recognized for their lead, the respected advertising trade journal, AdvertisingAge, included Lar Matré with, “[Matré produces] clean, simple to navigate web site designs developed from a marketing perspective.” Continue reading…