Design

Since graduating from the Digital Media Technology program (now known as iPro) at Vancouver Island University, I have worked as a part-time freelance web developer and am employed as the Website Technician at Tourism Nanaimo.

Through my schooling and subsequent freelance work, I have gained a strong appreciation for Standards Compliant web development. My philosophy as a designer is to put the end-user first by creating a site for the user, before anyone else, so that they get the most encompassing and refined experience possible. Coding is only one part of the design process, and I feel it's important to stress the other facets (User Interface, Information Architecture) just as much. A good web site should be no more complex than it needs to be, full of information and easy to navigate for anyone, regardless of their experience with computers or the platform they are using (Computer, Cell Phone, Screen Reader, etc...).

As a necessary extension of web design, I have experience in Graphic Design. Beyond designing the Graphical User Interfaces for web sites, I have also worked on posters, business cards and logos for various local companies.

My skill-set includes:

• XHTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• ActionScript
• PHP/MYSQL
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Flash
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Marketing Experience

I have experience working with small companies and also as part of a larger team. Other companies I have worked with include Western Edge Theatre, Vancouver Island University, Tourism Nanaimo, Friends of the Bride and the Gabriola Island Chamber of Commerce.

My rates for web design and graphic design are fair and negotiable. If you are interested, or have some questions, please feel encouraged to contact me.