Featured Projects

Sometimes a project goes so smoothly, I finish it much sooner than expected. Such was the case with Musclebasix . . . a simple, basic 4-page website with just enough flair to make it interesting.

My client was starting up a new business and had a product he wanted to sell online.

Taking my cue from the product’s label (a basic black, which was used for the title/top banner), I designed the layout in black on white, against a “shiny” steel gray background, using bright red as an accent.

All photos were converted to black-and-white. The main image on the HOME page was customized with a curved bottom, to soften any hard lines, and a shadow effect, to give the page depth.

Simple, but effective. It catches your eye, and draws you in.

Many times when I start working on a project, I almost immediately envision how the layout should look. I generally go with that gut feeling when presenting mockups to a client, and I’m always pleased when the client chooses the layout I like best.

When Charlie Mays approached me about designing a website for his hot air balloon company, I immediately saw the site floating in an endless sea of sky blue among soft white clouds.

There wasn’t anything like it online for other hot air balloons companies . . . I know, I checked . . . and I was delighted to present the idea to Charlie, hoping he would approve, which he did.

The custom title/banner I created for Balloon Impressions is one of my favorites. That’s my client’s balloon, Miss Niagara, landing on the left. The soft, voluminous clouds have infinite depth and evoke a sense of peaceful calm, mirroring the feelings one has while floating in a balloon.

In addition to the title/banner, the footer and many of the graphics were created especially for the site. A booking calendar was also custom designed to meet the client’s specific needs. The calendar is easy to use—dates that are open for flights are clearly visible. Click on an open date, and a drop-down form appears. It’s linked to PayPal, so customers can book online and pay securely without any issues.

At the same time, the website is exciting, informative, and colorful . . . all-American red-white-and-blue . . . and chock-full of all the design elements my client needs to successfully run his business online.

The Integrated Self was specifically designed to promote my client’s services and provide online registration for her programs.

Jill Foster offers workshops and coaching to inspire women to realize their inherent power and transform their lives into something spectacular.

Because Jill’s target audience is women, I designed the website to have a soft, feminine look . . . easy to do with a pale lavender lace background for the pages and shades of lavender and pink with powder-blue accents for the color scheme.

Navigation, appearing in the left sidebar on all pages, is clear and has dynamic rollover effects for added flair. Other special features include a flash banner, custom slideshow, and a deluxe registration form that allows people to sign up for one or all four of Jill’s programs while automatically totaling the amount for PayPal.