Background
It also involves the structure of the website design including the information architecture (navigation schemes and naming conventions), the layout or the pages (wireframes or page schematics are created to show consistent placement of items including functional features), and the conceptual design with branding.
Client: Bolechowski Construction
This is a web site I designed and coded in Dreamweaver and photoshop for Bolechowski Construction. They are located in downtown Minneapolis. The aim was to improve their previous site and add features at the clients request. I also added HTML5 upgrades for portable devices. It is a nice site very lightly coded and has a lot of functionality throughout the entire site.
- Description: The general approach to this project was to make it simple with a light gradient background and a simple lay out. The intention of this site is to make clients aware of the companies expertise and professionalism. The goal is to have the clients be able to see the quality work done by Bolechowski Construction and also have a means of contacting him through the site via email and phone.
- Skills: Dreamweaver, Filezilla, PHP, XHTML, HTML5, CSS, CSS3, jQuery, Illustrator, Photoshop CS4 and Photography.
- Website: www.bolechowskiconstruction.com
Client: Pet Accolades
This is a web site I designed in photoshop for Pet Accolades. My graduating class were given specific instructions as to what we had to contribute to the site. I was in charge of the logo and site design. Pet Accolades is a 501(c)3 charitable organization specializing in training and providing Service, Therapy, or Companion dogs for people with psychiatric disabilities and brain injury including, but not limited to, Veterans.
- Description: The general approach to this project was to give Pet Accolades an edgy design with updated imagery while making it easy to navigate since the site will most likely be used by people with disabilities.
- Skills: Illustrator, Photoshop CS4, Dreamweaver, PHP, HTML, CSS, jQuery.
- Website: www.petaccolades.org
Client: Promoters Gala
This is a Word Press and Buddy Press integration web site I designed and coded for Promoters Gala located in downtown Minneapolis. I Integrated Buddy Press with a Customized Theme I created using HTML, CSS and PHP. I created a customized profile for registered users along with many features including but not limited to: Instant Messaging, Video, Audio upload capabilities and an integrated Google map plug-ins. Its a nice site a little on the heavy side but has a lot of functional features the client wanted.
- Description: The general approach to this project was to give promoters a new outlet to promote for their events. The site is ment to bring promoters and artist together on one website so they can all communicate and collaborate on new ideas and have the ability to book artists easily.
- Skills: Wordpress, Buddy Press, Dreamweaver, Filezilla, PHP, XHTML, CSS, jQuery, Illustrator, Photoshop CS4 and Photography.
- Website: www.promotersgala.com
Client: Joe Ryan Stephens
This is a stand alone web site I designed and coded for Joe Ryan Stephens to meet my graduation rquirements. I Integrated jQuery framework along with XHTML, CSS3 and PHP. I spent a great deal of time on the design and layout following the 960 grid layout for eye appeal and overall look and feel.
- Description: The general approach to this project was to to keep a one page website so the user never has to wait for another page to load. I used jQuery and Javascript to achieve this functionality along with some PHP code.
- Skills: Dreamweaver, Filezilla, PHP, XHTML, CSS, jQuery, Illustrator, Photoshop CS4 and Photography.
- Website: www.joeryanstephens.com
Client: Tracie Bea Photography
This was a very fun project. Tracie contacted me from an ad i posted on craigslist asking if anyone needed help with their website. She is a stay at home mom who has a great passion for photography and has started a small business doing jobs for friends and through word of mouth.
- Description: By using Wordpress I was able to do many template enhancements and developed a few interesting plug-ins that gave Tracie a lot of control in her admin area. I then went the extra mile and had several video chats and training sessions with Tracie showing her how she can manage and maintain her own site. Tracie was one of my best clients to date and as you can see she can still maintain and manage her own site with the extra effort i put forth. I still reach out to Tracie every so often and she always says the same thing. "I am all good Joe thanks, you still rock!"
- Skills: Wordpress, HTML, CSS, PHP, MYSQL, Photoshop, Illustrator CS4.
- Website: www.traciebeaphotographie.com
Inspiration
Recommended Reading
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Designing with Web Standards (3rd Edition)
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