Website Work - Design and Development

Project One: Portfolio for Kathryn

Now live @ KathrynChurchill.com

Link to Example Project One

Project Overview:

I made this site as a reflection of Kathryn's LinkedIn presence, and based the design and colors off of an abstract interpretation of office filing. I used this opportunity to practice readable, clear code structure meant for others to edit.

The Requirement:

  • A website to use as a marketing portfolio to include with a resume.
  • Easy to build off of in the future.
  • Emphasis on simple & clean.
  • Create color scheme without input.
  • Does not utilize Wordpress, nor table-based formatting.

The Solution:

  • Use divs instead of table structure.
  • Keep size the same on every page for a simpler feel.
  • Collect data from client's resume to decide overall look.
  • Begin to outline mobile version for future release.

The Results:

A consistent, fast-loading, professional portfolio website.

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Project Two: Oasis Cafe

Now Live @ OasisCafeSF.com

Project Overview:

I wanted to make a quick-reference, mobile site for one of my favorite cafes, which happened to be lacking one.

The Requirement:

  • Strongly emphasize ways to get to menu.
  • Gear towards mobile.
  • Keep HTML very organized and readable.
  • Focus on compatibility issues.

The Solution:

  • Colors that acknowledge origins of the cuisine.
  • Single-page structure with no scripts.
  • Keep recognizable markers such as underlined links, for ease of use.
  • Use clear formatting to identify where the original menu needs to be edited.

The Results:

A simple but strong design with extra attention for compatibility.

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Project Three: Event Page for WAG SF

Now live @ WAG-SF.com

Link to Example Project Two

Project Overview:

This site is an expansion on the Eventbrite page for a local social group.

The Requirement:

  • Create a casual and welcoming site.

The Solution:

  • Create menu that changes depending on screen size.
  • Start research for map and calendar options.

The Results:

A responsive, simple site with all the facts.

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Project Four: Non-Profit Mockup (W.I.P.)

Link to Example Project Three

Project Overview:

I started this site design with the idea that many case workers need a quick resource on their phones to assist with referrals. The final project will involve a database of most San Francisco non-profits.

The Requirement:

  • A website for case worker's quick reference.
  • A design that will work on small screens well.
  • Visually clear and an intuitive function.
  • Clean HTML that can be edited to add more items in the future.

The Solution:

  • Restrict formatting to keep very consistent design that favors mobile use.
  • Load everything within one page to avoid multi-page confusion.
  • Create dropdown menu in CSS3 instead of Javascript.
  • Begin research on how to design text search within site.

The Results:

A simple, straightforward design with potential.

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