portfolio

what i did

In 2007 in between jobs I killed my previous company and came up with Aerial Perspective: graphic and web design. I have operated under this entity handling freelance projects aside from my full time job ever since.

what is it

An aerial perspective is akin to, a view from above. In the case of web design I look at different angles to create the ideal user experience from an outside vantage point.

keys to success

• clean easy to navigate design
• HTML 4.01 strict validated
• well formed semantic HTML
• 1 sprite to rule them all
• compacted and clean jQuery

what it is

This was my first website outside of school projects. I have had 8 or 9 versions since the get go--being my personal website it has grown with me as a web designer over the years

I built the first version to host photos, and have since expanded to include videos, a blog, and other random pieces of information.

This is the site I usually test new technology on before using on other websites.

keys to success

• clean 960gs layout
• rustic/organic design
• organized PHP photo gallery
• HTML 4.01 strict code
• the site fits the users

what i did

I designed and coded this site in an afternoon to start up a pet project myself and a couple of friends had been talking about for some time. Hosted on Blogger, this simple and clean design make for an easy read with the focus on the content.

what it is

It is a multi-user blog to talk about birds and birding in Utah.

From expert to beginner this blog offers something for all birders.

keys to success

• oh so very clean design
• simple user interface
• jQuery for some interaction
• connected to the social network
• meaningful content to fill the space

what i did

I designed and built this site, including a blog, photo gallery and a CMC to update information without the need for a web designer.

The color palette of pinks was used to be easy on the eyes and present a need for help.

what it is

This start up not for profit was created to help save dogs by supporting no-kill animal shelters--primarily in Utah.

keys to success

• modified 960gs layout
• clean and welcoming design
• powerful imagery where needed
• PHP powered gallery
• a noble cause outweighs the design

what i did

This personal site was designed to be clean, elegant, and easy to navigate. The layout is based on a 12 column 960gs layout and a swiss style, relying on the whitespace to focus on the content.

The logo is both representative of me and my fiance.

what it is

A website to use for our wedding and life after. The focus of the site being on us--the content--not the design.

keys to success

• whitespace, whitespace, whitespace
• very elegant and clean layout
• Tubmlr blog for easy updates
• the content is the focus-not the design
• love defeats all evil

what i did

I designed this site with the actress it features in mind. The purple is a powerful color that represents her as a person. The homepage features a glamour shot--the focus of the site.

This new and improved site helps drive the users attention where it needs to go.

what it is

A personal website meant to work as a resume, press kit, and information piece on an actress.

keys to success

• powerful color and layout
• high res photography up front
• HTML 4.01 strict code
• focus on the content--no the design
• a brand for a name

what i did

I haven't worked on this site in over 3 years. At the time I provided an updated look and feel to an outdated and content-less website.

The design is still in use, but updates are handled by others.

what it is

A website to publicize and share information about the western field ornithologists and their endeavors.

keys to success

• new updated logo
• organized interface
• PHP photo gallery
• secure to accept donations
• information packed site

what i did

I created this site the week before a major birding convention being held in Utah to offer bird guiding services to those in attendance. The site was designed to be bold and memorable.

The code was simple and one of very few sites I designed that included flash.

what it is

A personal website created to promote guiding service that myself and others provided for birders visiting Utah.

keys to success

• bright and bold colors
• unique layout and design
• clean and concise information
• high res imagery
• PHP photo gallery

what i did

Working with a developer I designed the user interface and front end code to be attached to a one deal at a time (ODAT) back end that he had built.

This was my first project working with an outside developer 1 on 1.

what it is

This ODAT sold jeans at hugely discounted prices while providing fashion information through an attached blog.

keys to success

• clean and sleek design
• easy to use photo switcher
• Blogger hosted blog
• the ODAT functionality
• user friendly interface

what i did

I was hired at first for a few simple updates to the site; later being asked to come back and make more changes and update more content the following years.

I created a CMC for the owner to update his partner information, and gave the homepage a face lift in 2009.

what it is

This company provides a "to your door" service for ordering skis out of Salt Lake City or Park City in Utah.

keys to success

• updated homepage for ease of use
• jQuery for added interaction
• easy CMC for updates on the fly
• organized information
• as easy as 1.2.3...

what i did

An unfinished project that I need to get to finishing. I designed and coded this simple site using 960gs--the first site I used this framework to build.

The work included adding a blog, a photo gallery, and interactive maps with Google Maps.

what it is

This site is supposed to be the online link between 3 shorebird migration points between Canada and Mexico.

keys to success

• clean and organized design
• very peaceful color palette
• PHP photo gallery
• will feature easy CMC
• easy to use interface