Best Deals Magazine
Description:
While employed for Media Management LLC. I was tasked with building a website for their flagship product Best Deals Magazine. It had to be easy to use, simple to update, and it needed an intuitive and friendly way to show each page in the weekly magazine. Knowing the intended user base, I created the website using the simplest HTML and CSS and avoided most JavaScript to maximize the compatibility with old browsers. While the website was optimized to work with older browsers, it was not to feel old. I laid out the page list by car lot, and given each lot a snappy preloaded rollover preview. Upon choosing a lot, the user is provided with an enlarged image of the same page as from the magazine. Along with an address, phone number, and a map to the car lot.
From Media Management's side, they had a batch script that ripped the pages from a supplied PDF file and re-sized the pages to thumbnails. They just had to correctly name each page for the car lot, update the address and map link if it changed since the previous week within a text file, then upload the text file and the images to their website. It takes in total 20 minutes to update.
Skills used:
XHTML, CSS, Wordpress, Design, Layout, JavaScript, PHP, Windows Batch Files, Photoshop Batch File
The Wolf Pack Edge
Description:
Working for Media Management LLC. I converted The Wolf Pack Edge Magazine website from plain HTML to a Xoops baised website. The website included articles from the magazine, an order form for starting a subscription, and a forum for the members to mingle. My greatest and most unique signature on this website is the wolf head logo that's used. The Wolf Pack Edge Website is no longer run by Media Management and has moved to another content manager, but they are still using the same logo.
Skills used:
XHTML, CSS, Xoops CMS, Design, Layout, Photoshop
Reno Daily News
Description:
Working for Media Management LLC. I started a new project for the company. Media Management wanted Reno Daily News as a web repository of news and information pulled from Media Management's diffrent magazines. I set up a wordpress blog, and created a custom template for wordpress. A key signature part of this website, is the drop down stock tickers that pulls stock news and information from RSS feeds.
Skills used:
XHTML, CSS, Wordpress, Javascript, Design, Layout, Photoshop
Pickens & Prime Photography
Description:
A friend and I have a hobby of photography, and we will offer our abilities for weddings and group events. I created a website to help us sell this service. The layout is simple and clean, with a photo of Tucson and a map of the city as the central design features.
Skills used:
XHTML, CSS, Design, Layout, Photoshop
Twilightus
Description:
Twilighuts is a popular Role-Play game web host built by a client. I provided him with a custom template for his CMS. I wanted to create something that seemed like a fantasy, so that it takes you away. My template included custom icons, Javascript, and buttons.
Skills used:
XHTML, CSS, Javascript, script.aculo.us, Design, Layout, Photoshop
Gearburner
Description:
My client was looking for a website design for an automotive social network similar to facebook. I started with a few sketches from the client, and came up with the logo and the layout. Including the menu area on the left the portal page, and the user's homepage.
Skills used:
Design, Layout, Photoshop
