A short story about how a seemingly harmless blog post by the folks at 37signals may have impacted the future of Planet Argon…or maybe it didn’t.
Before Dawn: Don’t fear the Sunrise
5 Feb 2015
5 Feb 2015
A short story about how a seemingly harmless blog post by the folks at 37signals may have impacted the future of Planet Argon…or maybe it didn’t.
27 Jan 2015
AKA: Planet Argon's Year in Review 2014.
This year, we asked everyone to compile some of their favorite things from this year. We decided to release the results with a website (surprise!) and showcase a little about each of the team's favorite things.
Our fellow front-end dev & designer, Jack Bouba, put together some beautiful illustrations to showcase each category.
22 Jan 2015
Anyone who has used a computer keyboard as their primary tool of the trade knows the aches and pains that come with it; the achey wrists, tight forearms, stiff shoulders, maybe even some lower back pain from sitting in that “ergonomic” desk chair. Or perhaps you are more familiar with the 3pm slump? The time of day when you begin to start looking for a cookie or search for a comfy spot to take a nap.
At Planet Argon, we’re no strangers to these aches, pains and nap-attacks. That’s why we’ve started combatting it with yoga twice a week. In the afternoons, we stand up and spend about 20 minutes creating space in our joints and between our bones, stretching our muscles and breathing deeply. Every one of us has different aches, different levels of flexibility and varying experience with yoga but we all benefit from the simple action of getting up and moving around.
Some of our regular moves include:
These are some simple moves that, done with regularity, can heal and even prevent those pains and give a jolt of energy without grabbing a cookie or a quick slumber. We can do all of these without a yoga mat and it doesn’t even require you to wear stretchy pants (though you can if you want, we won’t judge).
22 Dec 2014
Earlier this year, I had the good fortune of seeing Aaron Draplin of Draplin Design Co. speak at TEDxPortland. This short documentary series that Vans put together captures him in his element. Totally worth your time to watch these.
18 Dec 2014

Our partners at New Relic sent us some new shirts. Thanks!
16 Dec 2014

Our friends at Engine Yard sent us a box of goodies. Happy Holidays!
12 Dec 2014
The Edgefield Power Station becomes the fourth McMenamins theater with a new theater microsite.
9 Dec 2014
We're proud to announce the launch of the new HomeZada site!
4 Dec 2014
We are so pleased to announce the launch of ZYN22’s new website; highlighting a new branch of cycling studios that uses high-intensity interval training of cardio, weight training, and cycling WITH amazing sound, lighting, and inspirational instructors.
3 Dec 2014
We are happy to announce the launch of the new McMenamins Private Events microsite. With several properties around the Northwest, you can rent a space for any type of event big or small, formal or casual, inside or out.
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