Once again we are honored to be selected as finalists in 2 categories at SXSW Interactive this year.

This Is Your Land was launched last year in partnership with Modernista! and has been selected in the Technical Achievement category. Our own website has been selected in the Business category as well.

If you’re attending, reach out and let’s grab a drink!

Last week our multi-talented Art Director/resident musician Chad Tafolla made the trek over to Japan for a quick trip full of karaoke, sashimi and live music. His band Taken played two festivals with several bands from Japan, Sweden, Belgium and the US. It’s a tough life but someone’s gotta do it.

More photos on Flickr: View Gallery

If you’re familiar with any of our work, by now you’ve probably noticed we’re big fans of typography. WebUrbanist took notice as well listing FL2 in their 18 Bold & Beautiful Examples of Typography in Web Design. Thanks guys!

FL2 is seeking a developer with strong database and server-side development skills. Projects would primarily include work in MySQL, PHP and .NET, as well as include some server management. Any Javascript or AJAX experience is a definite plus.

Responsibilities
Plan, build, and manage databases for projects.
Server-side coding includes code for XHTML/CSS sites, XML creation for Flash and Flex sites and creating web services for database interaction (XML/JSON).
Setting up and managing new websites in IIS.
Basic server management such as installing new programming libraries or services as well as disk space/memory monitoring.
Using Visual Studio to create console applications, windows applications, and automation.
Social media integrations (Flickr, YouTube, Twitter, FaceBook).

Experience in the following is a must:
.NET ASP/VB/C#PHP
Relational Database Design and Development
MySQL
MsSQL
IIS
Windows Web Server Administration
DNS (IP / Domain / Connectivity)
Database web server administration

Interested? Email your resume and info to DSS[at]FL-2.com

FL2 is seeking a Standards-Based and Design-Oriented programmer that has a good design eye, and attention to detail. This position requires a working knowledge of advanced CSS techniques and compliant XHTML. Our developers work closely with the Design Team, and occasionally this position will require designing some site elements.

Responsibilities:
Provide valid CSS / XHTML based on Photoshop designs.
Slice Photoshop files to create assets needed for both XHTML sites and Flash sites.
Testing in a variety of different browsers and operating systems.
Strong ability to use JSON and XML Web services.

Experience in the following is a must:
CSS
HTML, XHTML, DHTML
AJAX + Javascript / JQuery Library
Social media API Integration (e.g. Flickr, Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
Proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator

Knowledge in the following areas a plus:
WordPress, Expression Engine, and standards for major Social-Media outlets
PHP, ASP.net, MySQL, XML, Flash

Interested? Email your resume and info to XHTML[at]FL-2.com

What’s more awkward than an awkward Christmas party? This awkward video.
Enjoy the laughs and have a super holiday. See you in the New Year.

After years of nominations and official honors for our submissions, the Webby Awards invited FL2 to sit at the judges table for the 14th annual event. It’s an honor of distinction and a responsibility that we won’t take lightly.

We just fired off a brand new promo page and Facebook Application to compliment Subaru’s national Share The Love event. From the site, buyers can choose from a list of charities for Subaru to donate up to $250 to on their behalf. Users can share their thoughts about the program with friends and other participants via the Facebook app. It’s a great move on Subaru’s part, and we are glad to be involved in such a socially conscious program. Thanks to Carmichael Lynch getting us involved.

Next time you are planning a trip to NYC, stop by the new Carlton Hotel web site and let it do some of the heavy lifting for you. For our latest launch, we dreamed up a digital concierge that lets you search and book restaurants and events in the immediate area prior to your arrival by tapping into the Yelp! API.

Now those of us in the advertising world aren’t strangers to working long hours over the weekend, but this one was particularly demanding for a few of us. After much hard work and preparation we are proud to announce 2 of the best launches FL2 has had to date: Atticus and Leo. Congratulations to Ken and Matt.