Something is always happening at Method. The latest news, hot off the press.
17 Jul 2008
Method Ventures focuses on working with entrepreneurs on a hybrid fees and equity basis to rapidly move them from idea to business.
By identifying promising entrepreneurs with ground-breaking ideas who have recently raised seed funding and applying Method's best of breed strategic and tactical expertise, Method Ventures helps entrepreneurs and investors alike reduce timelines and thus risk. This "acceleration" process leverages Method Ventures' extensive entrepreneurial and venture experience to increase the odds of success and allow portfolio companies to use capital more efficiently.
boxee is the most recent company chosen to participate in Method Ventures.
06 May 2008
TED.com has been awarded Webbies in 3 categories:
- Best Navigation/Structure
- Best Visual Design - Function
- Podcasts
Hailed as the "the Internet's highest honor" by the New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet, including websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile websites. The Webby Awards is presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, a 550-person judging academy whose members include Internet co-inventor Vinton Cerf, R/GA's Chief Bob Greenberg, "Simpson's" creator Matt Groening, Arianna Huffington, and Harvey Weinstein.
01 Aug 2008
Misha Cornes, a recent addition to Method's Strategic Services practice, will join a panel of industry leaders to discuss the future of advertising at Digital Hollywood: Building Blocks.
24 Jul 2008
Method designer Katie Freathy has been awarded the Lexicon Branding Award for Design Excellence for her BFA portfolio.
12 Jun 2008
Boxee, a Method Ventures client, has announced the alpha launch of the Boxee service, the first platform to bring the XMBC platform to the masses.
28 May 2008
The Web Visionary awards celebrate the finest in web achievement. Method is pleased to announce two first place awards in the competition's inaugural year.
12 May 2008
John Gilles is speaking at the Future TV Show in Monaco, where broadcasters, telcos, and operators will meet content producers to discuss opportunities in media convergence.
22 Apr 2008
Move Networks recently engaged Method to create an interactive experience to illustrate the integration of Move’s HDTV technology with Microsoft’s Silverlight.
22 Apr 2008
Method is pleased to announce the appointment of Claus Nehmzow as General Manager, International. Nehmzow will oversee Method's new London office.
04 Feb 2008
Method today announced the appointment of Robbie Vann-Adibe and Al Aguirre as Co-Chief Executive Officers.
14 Jan 2008
Method today announced the development of a comprehensive, multi-platform brand system for Organic Motion, a venture-accelerated Method client.
23 Apr 2007
For the 2007 launch of Microsoft Windows Vista, Method has partnered with Showtime Networks to create "Showtime Interactive."
16 Apr 2007
A new brand system has been created for the upcoming 50th anniversary of the San Francisco International Film Festival (SFIFF).
09 Apr 2007
The redesigned Ted.com, launched today, showcases the extraordinary talks that have made the conference famous.
19 Feb 2007
Method is pleased to welcome two senior members to our San Francisco team. Michael Gregor joins as Director of Technology, and Chris Schmidt as Senior Strategist.
22 Dec 2006
Method experienced a dramatic increase in awards and recognition in 2006.
12 Jan 2006
Method CEO Kevin Farnham and COO David Lipkin take to the Macworld stage to present "Interface Design Innovation: Building Brands and Profitability."
27 Nov 2006
Leading Italian luxury brand Trussardi recently contracted with Method for a redesign of their web site.
06 Nov 2006
Method CEO Kevin Farnham and Autodesk's Senior Director of Brand Services Shane Brentham united to discuss brand as a strategic process at the late-October event.
16 Oct 2006
Kevin Farnham recently served as a judge for Communication Arts magazine's 12th annual Interactive Design Competition.
18 Sep 2006
Pinger, a unique messaging service start-up, has launched a beta version of their new technology offering.
14 Sep 2006
Over the past two years, Method has enhanced and expanded SFMOMA's Making Sense of Modern Art program to in-museum kiosks and an extensive "Curriculum" web site.
21 Aug 2006
Method's Vice President of Business Strategy Matt Barthelemy will speak at the PDMA 2006 Conference in Atlanta this October.
14 Aug 2006
Method recently delivered a redesigned World Guide navigation system for LonelyPlanet.com's next generation web site.
31 Jul 2006
Mova, a San Francisco-based motion-capture studio, today launched the new Contour Reality Capture System.
17 Jul 2006
Method CEO Kevin Farnham and Autodesk's Senior Director of Brand Services Shane Brentham will speak at the prestigious AIGA Gain Conference.
01 Jun 2006
Method's comprehensive rebrand effort for Autodesk has been selected for inclusion in ReBrand 100.
01 May 2006
Method recently conceived and produced a new brand identity, television and phone interface designs, and launch materials for Promptu.
20 Apr 2006
The San Francisco International Film Festival (SFIFF), the longest-running film festival in the Americas, opens today, April 20, 2006.
28 Feb 2006
CEO Kevin Farnham will participate in Design 2.0: Discussions on Design Strategy & Innovation, a conference produced by Core77, in association with BusinessWeek.
18 Jan 2006
Method CEO Kevin Farnham, Managing Director Patrick Newbery, and VP of Strategic Business Relations Matt Barthelemy will participate in AIGA's "Why Good...
