Microsoft
Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 is the enterprise-level email server software used by Fortune 500 companies and modern start-ups alike. Currently, Microsoft is in the midst of a major initiative to move sales of Exchange to the cloud. The Exchange web site is undergoing rapid change in order to match this dramatic change in business model.
As the Web Developer assigned to the site, my responsibilities include:
- Working directly with management to draft and interpret business and technical requirements.
- Conceiving and coding user interface design (HTML, CSS, jQuery, XML, CSP, Photoshop) for all areas of the Exchange web site.
- Code management on multiple development servers using SharePoint 2010.
Karen Gilbert Law
Karen Gilbert Law is a Seattle, Washington boutique law firm dedicated exclusively to the practice of citizenship and immigration law. The firm assists clients around the U.S. and world-wide.
Working from the vision of the web site owner Karen Gilbert, I developed this site from the ground up. There are a number of jQuery goodies in here, including jQuery UI components such as accordions and dialogs.
SanMar
SanMar Corporation is an award-winning supplier of 17 retail and private apparel brands. The company supplies to screen printers, embroiderers, promotional products distributors, athletic dealers, and industrial launderers—whether they are outfitting a Fortune 500 corporation or your neighborhood team.
As the lead web designer at SanMar, my responsibilities include:
- Design of premium home page ads representing major brands: Nike, Columbia, OGIO, and New Era.
- Conceiving and coding user interface design (HTML, CSS, jQuery) for all areas of the company web site:
- E-Commerce pages, including shopping cart, checkout system, and the new invoice payment area.
- Marketing pages heavy on graphic design.
- Help documentation.
- Managing HTML, CSS, JSP code for the web team.
Classmates
As an information architect at Classmates, my responsibilities included:
- Conceiving of information architecture for major product development and launches.
- Interpreting business requirements and translating them into functional specifications:
- Page flows
- Wireframes
- Technical writing of each piece of functionality
- Collaborating with other team members to create the most effective web site interfaces.
- Working with development team to ensure technical feasibility and efficiency of products.
- Presentation of functional specifications to development team for hand-off.
Shapes: At The Farm
The first in a series of Shapes puzzles for children. The drag-and-drop interface uses jQuery to simulate the feel of picking up pieces and putting them in place on the board. I will evolve the Shapes project in an ongoing process. Currently, the page is best viewed on larger displays.
SoundTransit
SoundTransit required an ADA-compliant web site to match riders with special needs with the transportation options available. I led a multi-tiered team in the design and development of the data organization, the backend application, and the branding for launch. I also wrote the HTML and CSS code for the entire interface, which met all Section 508 guidelines for special needs requirements, including the ability to navigate and interact with the site using a screen reader.
AEP Colloids
AEP Colloids is an international supplier of natural food ingredients, based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Their existing logo and color scheme were used as a foundation for designing their web site. A straightforward layout and clear navigation are standout features of this web site.
Guilt-O-Meter
A new social networking web site which allows members to judge the guilt or innocence of figures in pop culture, people in the news, their friends, and even their enemies. The site design plays off the theme of wild west judgement, while still offering a modern interface for using, creating, and sharing Guilt-O-Meters.
Elliott Bay Music Group
This is a simple CSS layout that offers the basic promotional materials of the musical band: description, photos, mp3 downloads, upcoming shows, and booking info.
Wave Link Music
Starting with a company postcard which incorporates Wave Link Music's latest branding, a fully branded web site was created, including an events calendar and third-party booking software.
Ansuz Starlight
In 2005, Erin and Chris Longmoon decided to create a short story called Ansuz Starlight. The two came up with the overall concept together. Then Chris wrote the story and set each page to illustrations, using original photography and a touch of magic.
Expotel
Expotel—a hotel management company—needed a graphic overhaul of their web site. The company's newly designed collateral materials were used to create a clean online adaption. The site includes the Press Room, which Expotel personnel can manage through the web interface in order to share the latest company and industry news. Similarly, Expotel can use the interface to keep potential employees up-to-date on open positions.
Tile Restoration Center
TRC is a tile business in Seattle, WA that reproduces the work of tilemaker Ernest Batchelder. This brochure site includes a contact form for capturing pre-qualified leads and an online inventory of tiles for view by the customer. TRC personnel can add, edit, and delete tiles using the adminstrative area of the web site.
LiquidCity
LiquidCity is an independent record label in Seattle, WA. I re-vamped the existing site with a unique look. In addition, their e-commerce was converted to a less costly solution, using PayPal's credit card processing. The addition of MP3 tracks throughout allows customers to sample the music before purchasing.