Wondering if you should hire me for your design project? Here is a description of the specific things that I do. If your needs are outside the scope of my strengths, I am happy to refer you to others in my growing network of talented professional contacts.

Websites & Email Newsletters

I design and build websites using content management systems that allow you to make updates and add content. I code the sites with the latest web-standards and best practices for maximum findability by your target audience. I also can set up and configure HTML e-mail newsletters.

Some of my skills

• Information architecture and website content development
• Content management systems I use regularly: WordPress, ExpressionEngine
• Coding we-standards-based sites in HTML5, XHTML, CSS / CSS2 / CSS3
• Custom designing the front-ends / user interfaces of e-commerce sites
• Building sites for good search engine optimization (SEO)
• Creating and configuring MailChimp HTML email newsletter message templates
• Set up and track site statistics in Google Analytics – helping you understand what the numbers mean

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Print Design

I do design for anything that is printed. I regularly assist clients in planning the production details of a project, as that often will affect design decisions. Who is the target audience? How will the piece be distributed? Are there specific printing details that we need to take into consideration? I also can help to connect you to some fantastic local printers who offer competitive prices and excellent service.

Things I do

• Brochures, booklets, and pocket folders
• Publications – magazines, newsletters
• Stationery and business cards
• Tradeshow / exhibit displays, banner stands
• Packaging
• Books and book covers
• T-shirt graphics
• Signs and vehicle graphics

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Visual identity design, brand development

My branding work can be as in-depth as doing a comprehensive brand development process, or it can be as limited as improving an existing logo. My clients can take pride in a well-crafted logo as part of a consistent visual identity and brand message.

Here are some facets that I do related to branding and logo work

• Branding consultation
• Tagline / slogan development
• Logo design
• Designing comprehensive visual identity systems – applying the new look and feel to various media in a consistent fashion, creating visual identity guideline documents, designing look and feel for stationery / collateral, electronic media, signs, vehicle graphics, etc.

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Miscellaneous

In addition to the things listed above, on some projects I also set up and art direct photo shoots with professional photographers. Small photo shoot projects are sometimes done in-house with me handling the shoot with my digital SLR.

My background is in illustration. I do watercolor painting, black and white illustrations, mixed-media, and acrylic paintings. I’ve also been commissioned to do murals in the past.