Foundry Spot - Development

Lots of Progress!

2010-07-10T14:05:00.000-07:00

So far, I have done a lot of learning in PHP and have made a lot of progress in building up parts of the website, as well as using some very useful add-ins. I have started using PHPBB, a nice piece of software that lets me implement a nice looking forum without much design from myself (though it is very customizable). I find more and more how much I love open source software!

Check out the site, and look at the Art part that I am trying very hard to complete. There will soon be a gallery available to display all the most recent artwork. With this add-in, I have used LightBox, an image viewing plug-in that brings up the artwork, full-size, in a lit-up front while the rest of the site is dimmed to bring focus to the pictures. This part is being implemented under art.foundryspot.com/gallery.php?page=1. So check it out!

Thanks for all my viewers out there!

New Host!

2010-06-30T08:23:00.000-07:00

I recently switched hosting companies to HostGator.com, and I must say, I very much have been loving this decision! Check out the new Foundry Spot! I have switched it around almost completely and learned a few more tools of the Web Development trade! My site now uses PHP and! mySQL!

New OS, New Gadgets!

2009-10-03T23:39:00.001-07:00

I just upgraded to Windows 7, and am now using a new gadget called Blogger Buddy to make this new post! Cheers to new technology and integrated software!

It's gonna be a hard push

2009-09-30T09:45:00.000-07:00

Well, It's been over a month since I got to school, and the going has been slow. I'm hoping to catch a break and get some real progress on the website. Perhaps some crazy inspiration will hit me on friday evening!

School Hit Hard

2009-09-09T10:20:00.001-07:00

It took me forever to get internet at my house. I only just got it last thursday! So between times, I have been bogged down by school and new home settling. The over all data holding will be coming soon, so that people can upload their literary work, at least, onto their profile. More to come one this soon! Thank you for your patience!

Slow going...

2009-08-25T10:33:00.000-07:00

I've been trying to get my internet hooked up at my house for near a month now, and it's still not coming along. Once I get that going, development will be much more swift, and perhaps a new update will be available! I am still getting the data source worked out, though I believe i have a good idea on how it will all work out. Keep giving ideas!

Profiles are UP!!!

2009-08-11T12:36:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone! I just put up simple profile access! You can now actually USE the Log in controls! I am steps away from putting up the first Personal Conent Collections! Remember, Once I have the site preped for launch, I am gonna hold a contest for best promotional ideas! Cheers!

Closing On My House (In BLACKSBURG!)

2009-08-10T07:35:00.001-07:00

Currently, I am sitting in the CS department offices, waiting to talk to my advisor to clear up some semester scheduling. Then, my family and I will be closing on my new (and first) home, a nice three story town house where I will be living with best friend and his sister. But now that I am back in town, I am very much considering all the ways to promote the website and get ideas, so that when the grand opening arrives, I might open up to a large and eager audience! Ideas for create promotional methods are needed! In fact, I've been thinking of giving a prize to giver of the best idea! More to come on this idea later!

Birthday Upgrade!

2009-08-06T14:11:00.000-07:00

I know that the website has very minimal features, but I'm FAST on track with getting things rolling. I'm posting a slightly more upgraded version of the website (still minimal features) with a few slight tweaks. I was working on this on my birthday, so it HAS to show how much I love this website. Cheers all!

Help Foundry Spot Get Off the Ground!

2009-07-31T12:44:00.000-07:00

I'm just getting htis started, and there will be MUCH more development coming soon. PLEASE PLEASE PLEEEASE help by talking about the project with your friends, roomates, family, and eternal enemies (you know... just in case). This is a community project and that involves anyone that is interested. This website is powered by YOU. Make this something that excites you and those around you to just THINK about! Thanks all!

Welcome!

2009-07-31T08:30:00.000-07:00

First off, let me welcome you to my new blog! I am using this as a idea blog for my website, foundryspot.com where I am hoping to bring in a community of creative artist, writers, composers, and designers together to view, compare, and critique each others work. I hope that with the help of my community in Blacksburg (yes, I'm a Hokie!) that I will be able to really get this website off the ground and rolling fast. There are two quotes that have been an inspiration to me in designing and building this website:

"Things which are made to be different in order to be different are seldom better, but that which is made to be better is almost always different." -Dieter Rams

"As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpen another." - Proverbs 27:17

These two quotes are some of the MANY things that inspired me, but I will discuss inspiration later, after all, it is very important to the artist of any field or occupation. Thank you for visiting and please comment as you go! My project is for the community, so I want the community to help me design it!