The Freehive Mind

Dijt is now Freehive

In 2010, we were first known by the name G86. This name represented a particular time when I was young. I needed a similar, childlike optimism in starting my first business alone, in

Creatives, Just Say No to Subscriptions

Many creative professionals have become dependent on software which is now being offered on a subscription-only basis. The time has come to "Just Say No" to software licenses that will leave us with worse software, more dependency, greater cost, and fewer choices.

Hypocrisy and Why You Should Subscribe

You may have noticed that many of the old posts on this blog had more to do with Dijt than the problems you face as a marketer. That's about to change.

Product Animation

Web Interactive Rendering of Industrial Site

One of the most exciting frontiers for 3D visualization is the web. We previously demonstrated with our Interactive Solar System [https://blog.freehive.com/stellar-webgl-development/] the power of the web browser in the

Product Rendering

A Case for 3D Product Rendering

How do you sell a new product without even a finished prototype? With an important tradeshow approaching and the success of a new product line in the balance, this is the exact situation

Startup Websites

Building an Effective One-Page Website

The one-page website creation [https://dijt.co/web-design] process is an exercise in understanding and focus. A shotgun approach to messaging will not do when a linear narrative on only a single page

Product Rendering

Product Renderings – Spring Sampling

We love creating product renderings! Perhaps it stems from our fascination in beautiful objects, or in the wonder of taking something that may not actually exist yet and making it real. Wherever the

Startup Websites

Not Just Another Apartment Website

If most apartment websites had a celebrity personality, it would probably be Martha Stewart. This won’t do for a college-age men’s apartment building under construction near BYU-Idaho. That’s why this

Architectural Visualization

Architectural Renderings – Spring Sampling

Architectural rendering [https://dijt.co/3d-rendering] is new to Dijt, but not our team. Historically Dijt has focused on product rendering, especially as interactive content on websites. However, three of our partners have

Lead Generation Websites

A Model Lead Generation Website

There is no secret to creating fantastic lead generation websites. That being said, they do require thoughtfulness, technical know-how, and a commitment to the effort. This effort has paid off for Dome Technology

3D Animation

Product Animations on Caffeine

Breaking the convenience stores stereotype is difficult. These retail locations are the battlefront between household brands. Each brand is vying for a greater share of attention. The end result is that consumers have

3D Rendering

Stellar WebGL Development

Space is awesome. It also happens to be an excellent place to demonstrate a technology we’re really excited about called WebGL. WebGL allows web browsers to render 3D graphics using HTML5 and

Web Design

A Simply Better Custom Web Catalog

Deliver the information in as few steps as possible. That’s the ideology that drove this custom web catalog designed for the modern furniture distributor STIR, and what distinguishes their catalog from the

Product Animation

2016 Product Animation Demo Reel

This was an exciting year in product animations. We’ve pulled together our favorite sequences in this demo reel. Product rendering and animation [https://dijt.co/3d-rendering] offers many opportunities beyond traditional photography.

Web Design

Website Design for Interior Designers

Designing for designers is an awesome responsibility. Every gesture is certain to be scrutinized by website visitors. The right balance between new and familiar needs to be struck. The design sentiment of the

Lead Generation Websites

A Defense Contractor Website with Impact

Coda Octopus Colmek [https://www.colmek.com] is a leading engineering and manufacturing firm, providing custom solutions in the defense industry for companies like Raytheon, Northrop Grumman and Boeing. While their previous success

Web Design

A WordPress-Powered Personal Website

As a very active social media personality, and consultant to hyper-growth companies, Brian Titus needed a website that would serve as a hub for his many communication outlets, and a place to host

Web Design

Must Have Resources for Web Designers and Developers – 2015

Across the vast internet there are a huge number of resources for web developers. These are just a few we use on a regular basis and think every web designer should be aware

Open Source

A Designer’s Guide for Transitioning to Open-Source Software

I am sure there are numerous reasons why people choose to use free and open-source software over commercially available alternatives. For many I’m sure affordability is a huge factor. However, with Adobe,

3D Rendering

A Canvas Printing Website with Personality

From description alone it is hard to differentiate a mediocre printer from one who puts the extra effort into creating an outstanding product. This is the challenge that faced Custom Canvas Prints when

Web Design

Outdoor Furniture Catalog Powered by WordPress

Dijt was introduced to Leisure Living at a time when their trust in web developers was very low, having been unable to achieve what they had hoped for with a previous service provider.

Startup Websites

A One-Page Microsite for an Airline Startup

While some small businesses turn to do-it-yourself platforms to create their websites on a budget, The AlphaSierra Group recognized the importance of that professional touch as they sought new clients and private investment.

Inspiration

Custom Automotive Website for Lead-Generation

Like many businesses growing out of their initial startup phase, Armor Coatings [https://armorslc.com] was a brand whose online presence came far short of representing their quality and current capabilities. They had

WordPress

A Modern Online Catalog Built on WordPress

Representing some of the top names in the modern furniture industry is no small task. Bringing hundreds of products together and making them easy to search, save, and share, was an even greater