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I am always in the process of
updating and developing my web site
design portfolio.

Included below are projects which
I have completed as examples of my
work and on-going web design projects
as examples of work in progress.

The web sites and pages listed below
provide a clear idea of my design style
and approach to content, color
and layout.

Marilu Jewelry Design website - November, 2002. MARILU JEWELRY DESIGN
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
November, 2002

Design Notes:
- on-line gallery featuring the contemporary
ttart deco inspired jewelry of Marilu ttPatterson.
- She describes her jewelry as "simple
ttelegance, clean lines and geometric
ttshapes."
- with this description in mind, this web site
ttis clean and consistent in design, letting
t the pieces on the site really stand out
- navigation and layout, using the colors
ttgold,tplatinum and white, make for a ttfunctionalttand easy to access web site
- the design echoes the simple lines
ttof the client provided logo
- excellent customer feedback available
ttthrough an on-line guest book
ttdatabase, visitor counter also provided


Leonard Fox, Ltd. Rare Books web site - May, 2000. LEONARD FOX, LTD.
RARE BOOKS

New York, New York
May, 2000

COMING SOON:
Fox Rare Books
Web Site Redesign
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Design Notes:
- in business for over 20 years, providing
ttcollectors and dealers with the finest
ttrare books, prints and ceramics of
ttthe 20th century
- site redesign, more streamlined and
tteasy to use, use of color to make art
ttworks stand out
- simplicity and consistency of design
ttand clear layout enhance the art works
ttwhile ensuring functionality
- excellent customer feedback available
ttthrough an on-line guest book
ttdatabase, search engine also provided

Mark Arctander web site - update - September, 2004. MARK ARCTANDER -
ARTIST -
SITE REDESIGN

Chicago, Illinois
January, 2001
New Redesign:
September, 2004


Design Notes:
- clean and streamlined approach
- faster download time and a
ttmore consistent look and feel
- Javascript pop up windows make art
ttworks accessible to viewers
- Clean opening page is an elegant
ttintroduction to the rest of the site

- the site reflects the elegance and sly
ttsimplicity inherent in Mark's art works

- Mark is utilizing the site to provide
tton-line exhibition of his works and to tt
ttmake his work better known to
ttcollectors and galleries worldwide

Rock Steady Studios web site - September, 2002. ROCK STEADY STUDIOS
Boulder, Colorado
September, 2002


Design Notes:
- on-line gallery of Rock Steady Studios
ttconcert photographer, Tony Stack
-
client provided logo and color scheme,
ttwhich were incorporated into this quick-

t loading, easily accessible web site
- large pop-up photos provide maximum
ttimpact and exposure of client's
ttphotography
- clear navigation and consistent use of logo
ttat top left of each page make for
ttgood brandtrecognition
- this on-line gallery is easy to update and
ttmodify and provides the perfect marketing
ttand display forum for Rock Steady Studios ttphotography

KHS Artwork web site - March, 2002. KHS ARTWORK
ARTIST PORTFOLIO

Chicago, Illinois
March, 2002

Design Notes:
- this version of the KHS Artwork website
ttis an on-line portfolio of art works
- the design is minimal and sparse, with
ttcolors chosen to compliment drawings
ttand
photography
- this site loads very quickly and is easy to
ttaccess
- this on-line portfolio can be easily updated
tt
and makes an excellent reference and
ttmarketing tool for the artist

KHS Artwork logo designs - January, 2002. KHS ARTWORK
LOGO DESIGNS

Chicago, Illinois
January, 2002

Design Notes:
- completed numerous logo designs
ttfor KHS Artwork web site
- all logos are clear, clean and elegant,
ttwith strong line and color
- the logos establish a strong identity
ttfor the KHS Artwork brand, both to show
ttthe client's artistic work as an on-line
ttportfolio and for her eventual use as an
tton-line and print material business logo


 
Solid Foundation Home Inspections, LLC Website SOLID FOUNDATION HOME INSPECTIONS, LLC
LOGO DESIGNS
Chicago, Illinois
November, 2003

Design Notes:
- designed several logos for Solid
ttFoundationtHome Inspections, LLC
- the logos aretclean and clear,
ttand can be sized to fit anywhere on
ttthe site
- the logos convey the site concept
ttwell to the viewer



Easy Exports logos - September, 2002. EASY EXPORTS
LOGO DESIGNS

Raleigh, North Carolina
September, 2002

Design Notes:
- created a series of logos for the Easy
ttExports web site
- each logo establishes a strong brand
ttidentity for Easy Exports, with a clean
ttfont and image creating the feeling of
ttspeed and
efficiency
- these logos give Easy Exports an easily
ttrecognizable on-line business identity

For eye catching, well-designed logos, please contact me. GOURMET CONNECTIONS
WEB SITE LOGOS

Chicago, Illinois
October, 2000

Design Notes:
- completed several logo designs for a tt
ttclient whotwanted to establish an on-line
ttgourmetttfoods site, the logos are
ttclean, with bright, attractive colors,
ttand can be sized to fit anywhere on
ttthe site
- the logos convey the site concept
ttwell to the viewer and potential on-
ttline buyer



The Wine Source web site - re-design - August, 2000. THE WINE SOURCE
RE-DESIGN

Nichol Web Design
Chicago, Illinois
August, 2000

Design Notes:
- re-design of my first student website with
ttnew knowledge and features
- new features include: good image
ttcompression and slicing for fast
ttdownloads, modified Javascript for
ttforms, rotating images created with
ttlayers, addition of a better search
ttengine

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