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Covenant Orthodox Presbyterian Church
Redesign of original web site for a cleaner, modern look. Project included recreation of logo in Illustrator. Built on Wordpress to allow content management by client.

Purpose: marketing, information, content management

RJK + Associates
Project included logo and web site design. Focus is on clean, professional image and ease of use. Built on Wordpress to allow content management by client.

Purpose: marketing, brand recognition, information, content management

Ruby Newton
Design based on artwork by Ruby Newton. Crafted layout, background, and navigation. Optimized all images for the web. Features jQuery Lightbox 2 for the gallery.

Purpose: showcase work and invite commissions

A selection of sites designed as a member of University Relations at Christopher Newport University (CNU)

CNU Spring 2006 Alumni Magazine *
Created web page layouts and structured navigation to reflect content of the print magazine, but formatted for easy access online based on knowledge of web site usability best practices. (At the time, minimum resolutions were lower.) Optimized print image files for use on the Web. Created optimized layout for printing pages. Also created CNU's online Fall 2006 Alumni Magazine*, following the same principles.

Faculty Experts Guide
Researched online expert guides at other universities for design ideas and best practices. Designed layout of topics index and faculty listings by name. Goals included a logical presentation of a large amount of information, and easy access by media and organizations seeking expert presenters or content contributers.

Imported content from Word documents and some hand-written submissions. Faculty information was available as individual PDF files or collected into one master file for media to download.

Ferguson Center for the Arts (FCA), 2005-06 season *
Visual design was based on the printed season brochure. All brochure content (calendar, event descriptions, facility details, etc.) was formatted as web pages and print images were optimized for the Web. Implemented new driving directions page with drop-down/collapsible sections (JavaScript). Tweaked final site based on extensive feedback from FCA marketing director. Time to complete: five weeks.

* Archived at www.archive.org, page load times may vary

DollarBins.com
Complete site design, including layout, logo and theme. Guildine: "Make it kitchy." Site included navigation, category pages, item pages, checkout process, and FAQ. Incorporated dynamic content based on proprietary product management system. (has since been closed)
Purpose: retail
Team: myself and one programmer
Time to complete: 4 weeks

PlanetCDROM.com
Complete site design, including layout, logo and theme. Site included navigation, category pages, item pages, checkout process, and FAQ. Incorporated dynamic content based on proprietary product management system. Although images have been updated, the site layout and functionality from my original design have not changed.
Purpose: retail
Team: myself and one programmer
Time to complete: 6 weeks

ArcaMax.com
Complete site design and creation except for logo and 3rd level headers. Design included layout, navigation, checkout process, and FAQ pages. (has since been redesigned)
Purpose: attract subscribers
Team: myself and one programmer
Time to complete: 6 weeks

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