news
04.03.08
Happy Birthday!
Happy 1st Birthday! This April we celebrate a huge milestone - our first full year of operation! It has been a great year and we have been fortunate to have worked with some talented people on awesome projects. May this year be even better.
04.03.08
Our New Website!
It's here, the newly redesigned lab of Halcyon Design! We've updated everything and added stuff - plus a couple of easter egg goodies. Check it out, explore, and learn about our studio - the people, the projects, the potential.
03.17.08
Alien Artifacts Online Boutique
The Alien Artifacts world is expanding. Today begins the development of the Alien Artifacts Online Boutique. Visit www.afacts.net today to learn what Alien Artifacts is all about.
02.06.08
Rex Smith Online!
Rex Smith Online is officially live and evolving. Come visit and enjoy the experience as you learn about this amazing entertainer and his continuously successful career.
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Power of Art Online
Power of Art Online
Power of Art Online is the website for the PBS show "Simon Schama's Power of Art." Commissioned to Halcyon Design by New York City's Thirteen/WNET, the website is both elegant and highly functional. It serves as both an extension of the show series and the book, as well as an educational tool for educators and their students.

We built the entire website from the "ground-up", including all sub-sections, submission forms, and Flash interactives. The website is an example of a "hybrid" site, integrating Flash elements with XHTML, CSS, and Javascript. In turn, Power of Art Online is accessible to a wider audience, including Apple iPhone users.

The major features of the site are 'Explore the Painting' Flash interactives, which allows users to explore and learn facts about featured artist and their work; the 'Painting Locator' feature, which integrates Google Map services to find locations of the featured artists; and the Animated Navigation, an effect created without the use of "heavy" elements such as Flash.

Exhibition Mission Game
Exhibition Mission Game
Exhibition Mission is an online Flash game developed for the “For Educators” section of Power of Art Online. Halcyon provided the artistic design of the game as well as the development of the game in Actionscript.

Masterpiece Match Game
Masterpiece Match Game
Masterpiece Match is an online Flash game developed for the “For Educators” section of Power of Art Online. Halcyon provided the artistic design of the game as well as the development of the game in Actionscript.

Cyberchase Outreach Portal
Cyberchase Outreach Portal
The Cyberchase Outreach Portal is an online content serving system that allows Educators to download Content for the popular PBS Kids show "Cyberchase." Commissioned by New York City's Thirteen/WNET, Halcyon Design was given the user interface and tasked to implement the functionality of the forms. The project consisted of developing the functionality of both the public user sections and the internal Admin sections of the website. Functionalities implemented included a User Registration system; the ability to Upload, Download, and Update content; and the content Search feature.

Jewels of the Earth Game
Jewels of the Earth Game
Jewels of the Earth is an online Flash game developed for the PBS/Rainforest Alliance Project website. Halcyon provided the visual design of the game as well as the development of the game in Actionscript.

Track It Back Game
Track It Back Game
Track It Back is an online Flash game developed for the PBS/Rainforest Alliance Project website. Halcyon provided the visual design of the game as well as the development of the game in Actionscript.

Rex Smith Online
Rex Smith Online
Rex Smith Online is the official site for the multi-talented entertainer Rex Smith. This site serves as both his fan-site and portfolio for interested agents. Halcyon Design provided both visual design and development of this site. The site uses a combination of Flash and Javascript effects to provide a highly accessible, entertaining, and informative website with a contemporary stylistic yet professional feel.

Clockwork Printing Online
Clockwork Printing
ClockworkPrinting.com is a Business-to-Business website that allows the company’s new and existing clients to order, pay for, and upload the design of their print purchases. The website design captures the identity and character of the company, exhibiting style without loss of usability and functionality.

We built the entire system, including a Shopping Cart that integrates with Paypal’s free online payment service to handle secured online payments. The front-end of the site was developed using XHTML, CSS, and Javascript while the back-end is developed with PHP interfaced with a MySQL database.

The major features of the site are the enhanced browsing effect of Gallery section; the Admin section, which allows the Clockwork team to manage online orders; and the Shopping Cart system that integrates Paypal’s online payment services.

Alien Artifacts Online
Alien Artifacts
Alien Artifacts Online is the company website of aspiring clothing designer Brain Gooden. The site captures the artistic style of his clothing line while projecting his personality and philosophy on life. An accompanying online store is currently being developed.

The Afacts.net homepage was composed in Flash and provides a different experience to site navigation. Actionscript was used to accomplish animated effects.

JMAC Lending Online
JMAC Lending
JMACLending.com is the company website of a Southern California based mortgage and lending company. The website serves to primarily engage potential partners and interested clients, informing them of the company's programs, services, and history.

The design was done to reflect the company's image and branding, while setting the company's website apart from stale websites their competition. Developed using the current web technologies, JMACLending.com makes efficient use of bandwidth while enhancing the end-user experience via fast load times and wide browser support.

Virtual Screen Room
Virtual Screen Room
The Virtual Screening Room is an internal web application used at PBS. Halcyon Design was tasked to re-design the user interface of the application in order to update the style and increase the usability of the application.

who we are
Did someone call the Halcyonites?!

Halcyon Design is a professional Design and Development studio based in Fullerton, CA. We specialize primarily in websites and online media, creating elegant solutions using Flash, Actionscript, XHTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, and other popular web technologies. Our clientele range from small business to major television networks.

At Halcyon Design, we are driven by one goal – to create websites that embody both elegance in design and cutting edge technology. Each site we develop is a study in how to provide the latest features and functionalities, while capturing the uniqueness and style of each of our clients. The result is a website that captivates the users’ full attention; a necessity is today’s Web driven world.

A website is a major part of your Marketing and Advertising Strategy. In order to keep your company image and branding consistent, Halcyon Design conveniently offers Logo Design, Print Design, and Printing services, making Halcyon Design your one-stop solution for your Branding needs.

If you have a great software idea or need someone to Develop a software solution for your business, the Halcyon Design technical staff are more than willing to help. Halcyon Design offers Software Engineering Services that provide you the wealth of expertise and knowledge it takes to get the job done.

the team

At Halcyon Design, we put You first. To ensure that what you envision makes it from your imagination to your audience, we have assembled a talented team of individuals who are capable of bringing life to your site.

Stephanie Liu
Designer
Stephanie is the Lead Designer at Halcyon Design. She oversees the creative direction for each site. Stephanie has an extensive background in web design. She most recently worked as a designer for ABC.com, designing a multitude of popular show sites and special features. She also has done much of the same work for PBS, and in addition created various educational Flash interactives. Her specialties include Photoshop, Flash, and Actionscript.
Kah Liu
Developer
Kah is the Lead System Developer at Halcyon Design. He oversees all aspects of the technical direction for each site. Kah brings a wide range of experience to the team, from his experience as a developer for IBM to his experience as a researcher in the emerging fields of Ubiquitous Computing and Human Computer Interactions. His current research includes context-aware application and the user study of the field of Ubiquitious Computing. His specialties include Web Technologies (PHP, CSS, Javascript), Database Systems, and System Development.
Jeff Bautista
Project Manager
Jeff holds the role as the Halcyon Project Manager. He has the overall responsibility of interfacing with clients, managing project schedules, and general oversight of each project. With a background as a Systems Analyst with the Department of Defense, as well as his experience as a software developer, Jeff has a proven ability to interface with a wide range of stakeholders.

who we are

If you are interested in bringing your ideas to the Web or are just curious about what possibilities it may bring to you, feel free to contact us at

160 Soco Drive Fullerton, CA 92832 | 714.656.2483
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jobs
Here at Halcyon Design we are always interested in increasing or network of freelance designers and web developers. We are also looking to bring on interns studying the web to help them develop their skills.

If you are interested in the web designer or web developer opportunities available at Halcyon Design, email your resume and portfolio to .