The Rusty Pixel

05/25/2026

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05/21/2026

The Rusty Pixel is excited to announce the launch of a brand new website for Southeast Petro, a company based in Cocoa, FL serving businesses throughout Brevard County FL and beyond. This new project was built using our semi-custom web package and combines modern design, functionality, and responsive performance to create a professional online presence that truly reflects the client’s brand.

One of the standout features of the new website is the use of video backgrounds throughout the site, including the homepage hero section. These motion elements help bring the site to life while creating a more immersive and modern browsing experience. The design itself uses a clean tan, yellow, black, and white color palette inspired directly by the Southeast Petro logo for strong brand consistency.

The website includes a simple yet professional header design featuring the company logo, navigation menu, and social media links. The footer is fully organized with company information, navigation links, client login access, main contact details, and social media icons. The entire site is mobile-friendly, fully responsive, secured with an SSL certificate, and powered by a WordPress CMS for easy future updates.

The homepage features a clear header with call-to-action buttons, logos of all the gas station brands they work with, business facts and useful information. The site also includes numerous informational pages covering their services, company background, testimonials, resources, and even listings for gas stations for sale.

As a trusted wholesale fuel distributor and business partner, Southeast Petro offers more than fuel supply. They provide financing solutions, expert training, remodel support, brand alignment, and operational guidance for fuel-retail businesses at every stage of growth.

The final result is a sleek, modern, and professional website — and most importantly, the client loved it. What do you think of our latest website creation? Do you like the video background design trend?

05/15/2026

Logo Design for Seas the Day & Cruise

At The Rusty Pixel, we love helping businesses refresh their branding with modern, clean, and professional designs that better represent who they are today. One of our latest projects was a brand-new logo redesign for Seas the Day and Cruise, a cruise-focused website blog featuring cruise expert Tom Guiney.

The original logo was blurry and lacked the clarity needed for modern web use, so we completely recreated the design from scratch while keeping the spirit of the original concept intact. The updated logo features a clean seal-style circular design with a compass rose in the center, complete with the directional points N, S, E, and W. Surrounding the outer edge is the inspiring slogan, “Not all those who wander are lost,” displayed in an elegant serif-style font.

To modernize the overall appearance, we updated the colors and typography while adding aqua blue wave elements around the design to create a more coastal and travel-inspired feel. The color palette combines aqua blue-green tones, golden yellow accents, black details, and a white background for a fresh, nautical look. The thin-line styling also allows the logo to work beautifully as a silhouette.

Because the design is circular, it works perfectly as a social media profile image while remaining clean and recognizable across digital platforms. Since the client only needed the logo for website use, the final design was delivered in a raster format.

Seas the Day and Cruise and Tom Guiney provides expert cruise tips, insider information, and helpful travel advice to help travelers get the most out of their upcoming cruises. In addition to the logo, we also created their new website where users can purchase a digital cruising guidebook.

The client was extremely happy with the final result, and we’re proud of how the refreshed branding came together. What do you think of the clean, modern design?

04/30/2026

New Websites Launched for Country Gardens I & II

The Rusty Pixel has recently launched two new websites for homeowners associations in Palm Bay, Florida — serving the communities of Country Gardens I and Country Gardens II. These projects were designed with both efficiency and usability in mind, delivering a polished digital presence while keeping costs under control.

Both websites were built using WordPress as part of a semi-custom website package. By utilizing the same core design for both communities, The Rusty Pixel helped the associations save money by avoiding the need to create two completely separate designs—without sacrificing quality or functionality. While each website utilizes the same design, each has it’s own unique but similar domain name for easy access.

Each site is fully mobile responsive, secured with an SSL certificate, and hosted on fast, reliable servers. A key feature is the password-protected resident portal, designed to comply with Florida’s updated HOA requirements (Florida House Bill 1203). This members-only area ensures residents have secure access to important documents and community information.

The design itself is clean, simple, and easy to navigate. The header prominently features the community’s logo—carefully restored from a photo of the neighborhood sign for a crisp, professional look. A large hero image on the homepage includes a clear call-to-action directing residents to the portal, while additional sections highlight community details, local information, and easy-access navigation buttons.

With a natural color palette of forest green, brown tones, and white, the sites reflect the character of the Country Gardens communities—condominium neighborhoods in Palm Bay, FL in the heart of Brevard County. The result is a user-friendly experience that helps residents quickly find exactly what they need.

Checkout both new websites and let us know what you think. Do you like the color scheme?

04/22/2026

A Fresh Identity: New Logo Design for National Home Consulting

We’re excited to showcase one of our latest projects here at The Rusty Pixel—a brand-new logo design for National Home Consulting, LLC. This design is part of our clipart logo package, and it perfectly captures the company’s professionalism, precision, and modern approach to their industry.

At the center of the design is a piece of land surveying equipment mounted on a tripod, symbolizing accuracy and a strong foundation—key elements of National Home Consulting’s work. This focal point is framed by two stylized homes, complete with simple rooflines and windows, reinforcing the residential focus of their services. Subtle dots and connecting lines create an abstract grid in the background, adding a geometric, technical feel that ties everything together.

Typography plays a major role in the logo’s clean and professional look. The word “National” appears prominently in a serif-style font, with “Home Consulting, LLC” positioned neatly beneath it. Their slogan is placed below in a boxed layout using a contrasting sans-serif font, giving the overall design a balanced and modern aesthetic. The color palette—dark gray (nearly black) paired with a bright aqua—adds a sleek, contemporary edge while maintaining strong visibility. The logo also works exceptionally well as a silhouette and fits nicely into a near-square format, making it ideal for social media profiles.

Based in Cheyenne, Wyoming, National Home Consulting serves clients across multiple states including Florida, Indiana, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, and Texas. Their experienced team understands regional codes and permitting processes, helping clients navigate projects from the ground up—starting with detailed feasibility studies and site plan reviews.

We’re thrilled with how this logo turned out, and more importantly, so is the client. Check out the design and let us know what you think!

04/09/2026

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Creating engaging video content is one of the most effective ways to showcase a product in action—and that’s exactly what The Rusty Pixel delivered in a recent project for Thurston Aeromarine Corp.

For this project, the client provided raw footage featuring the impressive Thurston TA16 Seafire seaplane during a live demonstration. The video captures the aircraft taxiing across the water, taking off, and cruising in flight—highlighting the unique capabilities of this innovative amphibious plane. From there, The Rusty Pixel stepped in to transform the raw clips into a polished, professional final product.

To enhance the viewing experience, the original audio was removed and replaced with high-quality royalty-free music, creating a more cinematic and engaging tone. The video was carefully edited down from a large volume of footage into a concise 2-minute and 32-second highlight reel, ensuring viewers stay engaged from start to finish. Additional production elements included a clean title animation of clouds at the beginning, a closing animation featuring the company’s logo, and a subtle watermark with a call-to-action encouraging viewers to visit their website.

Once completed, the video was uploaded to YouTube and seamlessly embedded onto the client’s website, helping boost both visibility and user engagement.

Based in Florida, Thurston Aeromarine Corp is an aircraft manufacturer focused on designing and producing modern amphibious aircraft. Their flagship TA16 Seafire combines cutting-edge engineering with versatility, making it ideal for both recreational and utility use on land and water.

This project is a great example of how strategic video editing can turn raw footage into a powerful marketing tool.

Watch the video and give us your thoughts.

Introducing the Thurston TA16 SeafireThe Next Evolution in Multi-Role Amphibious Flighthttps://thurstonaircraft.com/

04/01/2026

Updated Logo Design for Warren Group, Inc.

When it comes to branding, even small refinements can make a big impact. That was exactly the goal behind a recent project by The Rusty Pixel—refreshing and fine-tuning the existing logo for Warren Group, Inc.

Rather than starting from scratch, the focus was on preserving the integrity of the original design while making subtle improvements. The overall look and feel of the logo remained unchanged, but adjustments were made to the font and layout to enhance readability, balance, and visual appeal. Sometimes, it’s these minor tweaks that elevate a logo from good to great.

Throughout the process, several font options and layout variations were explored. After careful consideration, a combination was selected that complemented the brand perfectly while giving it a cleaner, more modern edge. The result is a logo that feels refreshed without losing its original identity.

Another key part of the project was converting and finalizing the logo in a high-quality vector format. This ensures that the design can be scaled to any size—whether for business cards, signage, or digital use—without losing clarity or sharpness. The final deliverables included a complete, ready-to-use logo package for Warren Group, Inc.

Based in Melbourne, Florida, in Brevard County, Warren Group, Inc. now has an updated logo that looks polished and professional across all platforms. The final result came out looking fantastic, striking the perfect balance between consistency and improvement.

Take a look at the updated design and let us know what you think—we’d love to hear your feedback!

03/26/2026

New Website Design for Vista Oaks HOA

The team at The Rusty Pixel has recently launched a brand-new website for Vista Oaks HOA, a welcoming residential community located in Palm Bay, FL. Built using a semi-custom web package, the new site blends functionality with a clean, modern aesthetic tailored to the community’s identity.

The design centers around a cohesive color scheme of green, black, and white—perfectly matching the HOA’s existing logo. This is complemented by a handwritten-style font that mirrors the logo’s personality, paired with a classic serif font for readability and balance. Each page features a consistent header with the community logo and main navigation, while the footer provides quick access to essential details like location information, the resident portal, and management company contact information.

The homepage makes a strong first impression with a large hero image showcasing the community, along with clear call-to-action buttons for easy access. Below, visitors will find icon-based highlights that showcase key features of Vista Oaks and the surrounding area, followed by quick links to important sections of the site.

One of the most important features of the new website is the secure, password-protected resident portal. This members-only area gives homeowners access to critical documents such as financial reports, meeting minutes, and other HOA records. This functionality also helps the association comply with Florida’s updated HOA requirements under House Bill 1203, which mandates that certain associations maintain a secure online portal for residents. These portals must provide access to governing documents, budgets, notices, and other official records, improving transparency and accessibility for homeowners.

In addition to the portal, the site includes dedicated pages for important notices, downloadable documents, and a contact page for easy communication.

The new Vista Oaks HOA website is fully mobile responsive, ensuring a seamless experience whether residents are browsing on a desktop, tablet, or smartphone. Built on the reliable and user-friendly WordPress platform, the site is easy to manage and update as the community’s needs evolve. It also includes a secure SSL certificate, helping protect user data and build trust with residents accessing the portal. As part of the project, The Rusty Pixel provided a complete hosting package for dependable performance and uptime.

Additionally, the team refined and cleaned up the HOA’s existing logo, enhancing its clarity and overall appearance so it displays crisp and professional across the entire website.

Vista Oaks HOA represents a well-maintained and community-focused neighborhood in Palm Bay, offering residents a peaceful environment with a strong emphasis on organization and communication. With this new website, the HOA is better equipped than ever to serve its residents and stay compliant in an increasingly digital world.

Checkout our latest online creation. Do you like how the fonts and color scheme match their logo?

03/18/2026

Carbonless Forms Designed & Printed for Seasonal Property Management

At The Rusty Pixel, we’re always excited to bring practical design solutions to life—and our latest project for Seasonal Property Management is a perfect example of form meeting function.

For this project, we created a fully custom-designed carbonless form tailored specifically for property inspections. The form measures 8.5” x 11” and includes two attached sheets: a white original on top and a yellow duplicate beneath. Unlike traditional pads, each form is produced as an individual set, making it more flexible and convenient for day-to-day use.

The layout was designed from the ground up with usability in mind. At the top, the company’s logo sits cleanly in the upper-left corner, while the upper-right features key contact details, intuitive icons, and a QR code that links directly to their website—also designed by us. A subtle wave line separates this header from the main content below, creating a clean visual flow.

This form functions as a detailed property checklist. The top section allows employees to fill in essential information like their name, property address, date, and time in/out. Below that, the checklist is clearly divided into exterior and interior sections, with simple Yes, No, or N/A options for each item. At the bottom, there’s plenty of space for additional comments.

Because this is a carbonless form, the design is optimized in black and white and built to print easily from any home or office computer. The fonts match the client’s branding while remaining highly legible, ensuring clarity in every use.

Seasonal Property Management is committed to honesty, integrity, security, and discretion—ensuring every home is protected and left exactly as entrusted. If you’re a snowbird or planning to be away from your condo or home for an extended period, they’re a trusted partner you can rely on.

Check out our latest design and print creation—what do you think of the clean, easy-to-read layout?

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day 2026 from The Rusty Pixel! ☘️🍻🌈🇮🇪