Webdesign Samples of my work
Webdesign
This is a collection of the various websites that I have built and/or currently maintain for various clients.
Description: I was asked to design a website for a local Irish Pub back in 2007. The site has recently undergone a complete overhaul and is now using the Joomla Content Management System. I had weekly meetings with my Client contact to plan and implement the desired changes. All photos that you see on this site were taken by me.
Completion: 2007 - (Maintenance and updates are ongoing)
Project Type: Website Design, Photography, Graphic Design, Google Calendar Integration, Lightbox Implementation, Facebook Link, Google Maps Integration
Description: An existing client of mine asked if I would create a website for them. They were using a free website and they were very limited in the design of their site. I obtained the domain name FridayCruiseNight.com for them and built a site using Joomla CMS. I setup a Google account for them, they are now able to have a blog, upload photos and videos and update a calendar all from that single log-in. I created a simple, animated Flash banner that you see at the top of the pages.
URL: www.FridayCruiseNight.com
Completion: 2011 - (Maintenance and updates are ongoing)
Project Type: Website Design, Graphic Design, Adobe Flash for the banner at the top of the page, Google Calendar Integration, Picasa Integration, Facebook Link, YouTube Video Integration, Google Maps Integration.
Description: A friend of mine wanted a simple blog where he could write about various sports, I used WordPress and obtained the Domain name for him.
Completion: 2011 - (Maintenance and updates are ongoing)
Project Type: Website Design, Graphic Design, WordPress CMS Framework
Description: A friend of mine was in need of a website for her 20th Annivesary High School Reunion, which she was on the committee for. I implemented a WordPress site and utilized a free plug-in, Event Espresso, so guests could RSVP, and pay for their tickets using PayPal. I created the graphic at the top of the site, but modified a free template from www.bizzthemes.com for the site.
URL: www.DGSClassof91.com
Completion: 2011 - (Maintenance and updates are ongoing)
Project Type: Website Design, Graphic Design, WordPress Implementation.
Description: I have been a member of a local Car Club for a few years now. When I joined the "No Name, Just Friends Car Club" they were in a transitional period and moved their Cruise Night location to Toyota Park in Bridgeview, IL. They were in need of a website and I offered to design, host and maintain a site for them. I also am the club photographer and have photographed thousands of vehicles over the past 4 years. This website is continually maintained throughout the Cruise Night season (May to September)
URL: www.NoNameJustFriends.com
Completion: 2007 - (Maintenance and updates are ongoing)
Project Type: Website Design, Photography, Graphic Design, Twitter Integration, Facebook Link, Customized Guest Book, Classified Ad Component,
Description: A local trucking company needed a website to help promote their 25+ year business. I created a simple but effective website for them, this site will be growing in the very near future.
Website: Iggy's Action Transport
Completion: 2010 - (Maintenance and updates are ongoing)
Project Type: Website Design, Graphic Design, Photography
Description: An Art Teacher for the local catholic grade school was in need of a website to showcase her student's work. This is primarily for the parents to be able to see what the students are creating in school. There is also a reminders section as well as a school calendar for parents to review as well.
Website: Gina Deveno
URL: Gina DeVeno
Completion: 2010 - (Maintenance and updates are ongoing)
Project Type: Website Design, Online Photo Gallery Configuration and Implementation
Description: My graduating class from Riverside Brookfield High School held their 20th Anniversary Reunion in September 2010. I was an integral part of that Reunion Planning Committee and designed a website for fellow classmates to be able to view pertinent information regarding the Reunion.
Website: Iggy's Action Transport
URL: Offline (Reunion was in September 2010)
Completion: 2010
Project Type: Website Design, Graphic Design
Description: I was asked by a fellow member of the Jaycees to design a website for her Jaycee Campaign as the Northeast Region (Illinois) Jaycee Director for 2010. The client had a Harry Potter theme that she wanted to utilize throughout her website. I was able to capture the look and feel that she was looking for. She was very pleased with the end result.
Description: I have been a long -time member of the Brookfield Jaycees (a Leadership Development through Community Development organization). Back in 2000 I suggested that the Brookfield Jaycees obtain a website. The original website was HTML based and was edited using FrontPage. Now, several versions of the website have passed and the current site is now using Joomla 1.5.x Content Management System with numerous custom components.
URL: Brookfield Jaycees
Completion: 2000 - (Maintenance and updates are ongoing)
Project Type: Website Design, Graphic Design, Photography, etc.
Description: This website had been created in 2001 and in April 2007 I was asked to redesign and maintain the site. The client had built the original site using Microsoft FrontPage. The site has been migrated so that I can now utilize Adobe Dreamweaver to make any updates or adjustments to the site. The site is 100% HTML and utilizes CSS in the site's appearance.
URL: www.BillRuss.com
Completion: April 2007 - (Maintenance and updates are ongoing)
Project Type: Website Design, Graphic Design, Custom CSS coding.
Description: A local printing company approached me about designing and maintaining a website for them to assist in getting their name out on the internet. The client had a graphic of their printing press that they wanted incorporated into the website. The site was built using Dreamweaver and utilizes CSS in it's structure and design. The client was delighted with the end result and has received a lot of positive feedback from their customers.
URL: www.MasterImpressionsPrintingInc.com
Completion: 2007 - (Maintenance and updates are ongoing)
Project Type: Website Design, CSS, Graphic Design
Description: This site was built using Adobe Dreamweaver for a local, longtime Mexican Restaurant. The client wanted to utilize the site to showcase his handmade artwork that adorns the walls within the restaurant as well as to provide an online menu and coupons for the restaurant. The site also incorporates photographs of some of the menu items and all photos shown on the site were taken by me.
URL: www.LaCabanita.com
Completion: 2007 - (Maintenance and updates are ongoing)
Project Type: Website Design, Graphic Design, Photography