:: Non-outsourcing Pledge

Today many design firms are outsourcing their work to India, China, and other overseas companies. Those companies increase their own profits at the expense of people abroad that are willing to work for a much lower wage than American workers. At Optical Fire Studios we have pledged to only employee American artists, programmers, and editors.

Firms that are using non-American designers loose control over the creative and technical aspects their clients' jobs. They are often dealing with businessmen who do not use English as a first language. This makes communicating your specific needs harder and makes the finished product less powerful.

At Optical Fire Studios you can always talk to someone that you can understand and that understands you. We work hand in hand with our clients to ensure that their dreams end up online, on paper, or on video. When you ask us to handle your job, you know you are dealing with someone who can handle your project and can easily communicate your message to your customers.

:: Environmental Pledge

We recognize the importance of preserving our environment for our children and grandchildren. At Optical Fire Studios we take great care to ensure we are not leaving a damaging footprint on our community and world. We recycle all old electronic equipment. This prevents dangerous chemicals from ending up in landfills and seeping into our soil. From unplugging electronic devices when not in use and using less air conditioning to driving fuel efficient cars, we strive on a daily basis to use as little energy as possible.

All of our websites are hosted through a carbon-neutral partner. They conserve energy through methods such as using fewer lights, traveling less, and printing on both sides of pages. For all additional energy used, renewable carbon credits are purchased making the entire hosting process 100% green.

When you host your website with Optical Fire Studios, you can be confident that you are helping protect the environment at the same time.