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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
View Suggested
Re-Design
for Home Page


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

Leonard Fox Fine Photography Website LEONARD FOX FINE PHOTOGRAPHY
New York, New York
November, 2003

 


Design Notes:
- on-line gallery for Hunter Fox Fine
ttPhotography
-
the photographs stand out on the website
t by using a complimentary color scheme
,
-tall photographs are easily accessible
- large pop-up photos provide maximum
ttimpact and exposure of tteachtartist'stphotography
- clear navigation and consistent use of
ttlogo at top left of each page make for
ttgood nametrecognition
- this on-line gallery is easy to update and
ttmodify and provides an excellent display
ttformat for the contemporary photography
ttof Hunter Fox Gallery

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

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

Design Notes:
- home inspection services web site
ttfor certified home inspector, Ron Lind.
- this web site is clean and consistent
ttin design, using primary colors for
t maximum impact
- navigation and layout, using the colors red,
ttblue and white, make for a functional
ttand easy to access web site
- the design echoes the simple lines
ttof the Solid Foundation logo (see logo
ttdesigns below.)
- customer contact available
ttthrough an on-line guest book
ttdatabase, visitor counter also provided

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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