Website Portfolio
So you need a website; now what? Making websites that work not only today, but well into the future, is of major importance. You may not know what it takes to make a great looking and functioning website, but that's where I come in! CSS layouts, SEO, standards.. this is what I'm all about.
Maybe you know exactly what you want your site to look like. Perhaps you have no clue what it should look like. Maybe you don't even know why you need a website! Whatever the case is, I'll explain your options to you, the best way to achieve your goal, and will work with you until we are both completely satisfied with the finished result.
Take a look at some recent projects below; I hope to get started on your own custom website soon!
I am a freelance website designer; so along with creating custom websites for my own clients, I also design websites for the clients of other design companies.
If you see "Site created by/for" that is the company that was hired for the job.
SewElegant.net
Case Study:
SewElegant.net was created for Julie, a seamstress located in Pepperell, Massachusetts. I wanted to give the website an elegant but modern feel. The use of some new CSS and jQuery techniques helped make this possible.
My Role:
Design, Layout, CSS, XHTML, jQuery, Logo Design
TheMakeupArtists.com
Case Study:
Andrea and Ashley are two professional makeup artists from Boston. They own a great domain name and wanted the site to match. The plan was to create an ultra clean site which will let their work shine; and have the site expand as more artists are added in the future.
My Role:
Design, Layout, CSS, XHTML, Flash
LaVistaNicaragua.com
Case Study:
La Vista Eco Properties are located in Nicaragua. This was a redesign of an existing site. The old site had too much content, along with zero organization, which led the user in circles around the site. I designed the new site with the intention of directing the user where to go. The homepage Flash animation pulls you into the site. From here you can find out info about the development, quickly find pricing info, and of course check out some stunning photos. Custom social media icons were made for the footer, allowing easy cross marketing of the website. This was a fun site to design and code, I personally love the end result.
My Role:
Design, Layout, CSS, XHTML, Flash, Logo Design
BullpenFinancial.com
Case Study:
Brian from Bullpen Financial knew it was time for a redesign of his existing website. The main goal is to show potential clients his services, and of course the all important contact information. The homepage has a custom animation which quicly shows Bullpen's main services to pull the user in. Instead of a traditional contact page, I created a contact form that is on every inner page of the website, making the contact process one step shorter.
My Role:
Design, Layout, CSS, XHTML, Animation
BostonianShoeLofts.com
Case Study:
Bostonian Shoe Lofts needed a website to help the marketing of their residential and commercial lofts. I developed a Flash animation to show different photos on the homepage to increase interest. The interior pages contain features, unit availability, photo galleries, and contact forms.
My Role:
Design, Layout, CSS, XHTML, Flash
Site created by/for Sonora DesignWorks
RazorsBarbershop.com
Case Study:
Razors Barbershop is located in Somerville, Mass. Anthony (the owner), had a design for his site but needed to have it professionally coded. I took his design, made a few minor design changes and coded the entire site in CSS. This way it will be much better for search engines than his old table based design. For a business owner these days, showing up in search engines is of major importance.
My Role:
XHTML and CSS Development of Site
DrAnneFiller.com
Case Study:
Dr. Anne B. Filler needed a re-design of her website. She wanted a professional looking website that would make her clients have trust in her services. A Flash header was created to give the user a feel of the "Big City Quality, Small City Charm", which is what Dr. Anne Filler thrives her business on.
My Role:
Design, Layout, CSS, XHTML, Flash
Site created by/for Sonora DesignWorks
DaniWagener.com
Case Study:
Dani Wagener is a professional make-up artist working on Newbury Street in Boston. Her clients include brides, fashion models, and celebrities. Dani wanted a website with a high contrast look, so her work and photos can really shine. Her work was split into three sections, each gallery set up in a tilt-viewer. One great feature of this viewer is the option to bring the gallery full screen, which is perfect to view the professional photo shoots up close.
My Role:
Design, Layout, CSS, XHTML, Maintenance
Dani Wagener Twitter Background
Case Study:
Dani Wagener is a professional make-up artist working on Newbury Street in Boston. She wanted a custom Twitter page background to match the look of her website. I created a look of polaroid's being thrown on a table. This shows off her work, and can be switched in the future to keep the page fresh.
My Role:
Design
NSI.org
Case Study:
The National Security Institute needed a professional looking website to help sell their services and products. Using Flash and callouts on the homepage helps to direct users to important areas of the website.
My Role:
Design, Layout, CSS, XHTML, Flash
Site created by/for Sonora DesignWorks
TraskDevelopment.com
Case Study:
Trask Development needed a re-design of their website. Their work is top notch quality, and they needed a website with the same high quality. A Flash header on the homepage pulls you into the site, where you can find info and a Flash gallery with many professional photos of amazing jobs Trask Development has finished.
My Role:
Design, Layout, CSS, XHTML, Flash
Site created by/for Sonora DesignWorks
IndustrialDriveProperties.com
Case Study:
Industrial Drive Properties is a website that was created to provide information about three commercial rental properties. I designed the website to have a clean look, while giving the users all the information they need. The homepage quickly gives the user the choice of which property to look at. Other features include a CSS based menu, and a contact form to inquire about a property.
My Role:
Design, Layout, CSS, XHTML
Site created by/for Sonora DesignWorks
BurtIlsleyConstruction.com
Case Study:
Burt Ilsley Construction is located in Pepperell, Massachusetts. A cutting edge CSS based website was created for the company; complete with floating design elements and transparencies. The site includes an interactive Flash gallery page, their services, and of course the all-important contact information.
My Role:
Design, Layout, CSS, XHTML, Maintenance
Wyndbrook.com
Case Study:
This project was to create a website for a real estate development. There are pages for floor plans, photo galleries, and more.
My Role:
Design, Layout, CSS, XHTML, Flash
Site created by/for Sonora DesignWorks
ShermanCalla.com
Case Study:
Timothy Sherman is a real estate lawyer with offices in Braintree and Winthrop, Massachusetts. He knew his website needed a re-design, and hired Beantown Design for the project. He had a color palette in mind, and wanted a clean, professional look. We are both happy with the finished product, and this site is sure to be listed higher in the search engines than the previous site, which will end up helping his business.
My Role:
Design, Layout, CSS, XHTML, Maintenance
ReadingSymphonyOrchestra.org
Case Study:
The Reading Symphony Orchestra from Reading Massachusetts knew it was time for a re-design of their website. The new site has lists of supporters, info about the RSO and how to join, as well as a Google map with the different locations of where the RSO performs.
My Role:
Design, Layout, CSS, XHTML
StoneEdgeDesign.com
Case Study:
Stone Edge Design has amazing work, and needed a website with the same high quality. This site is worth checking out, watch the pool float over the rocks as you scroll up and down! Flash galleries were used to showing off some of the best projects created by Stone Edge Design.
My Role:
Design, Layout, CSS, XHTML
Site created by/for SitesAndSigns
AndersonComputerService.com
Case Study:
Chris from Anderson Computer Service wanted to update the current website. The approach taken was to quickly direct the user to the important parts of the website; which are the services and contact information. If you're having computer problems, the last thing you want to deal with is a confusing website!
My Role:
Design, Layout, CSS, XHTML, Maintenance
APlusPainting.com
Case Study:
This website uses transparencies to make an interesting effect. The site was created to show off the work and services of A+ Painting.
My Role:
Design, Layout, CSS, XHTML
Site created by/for SitesAndSigns
Logo design by SitesAndSigns
BarkOlounge.com
Case Study:
Bark-O-Lounge is a doggy daycare business located in Littleton, Massachusetts. The owner wanted a website that was fun while still being professional. This is important as this gives potential customers the reassurance in the company that the owner needs.
My Role:
Design, Layout, XHTML, Maintenance
NEsportsImaging.com
Case Study:
New England Sports Imaging is located in Methuen Massachusetts. The company had a website, but it was very outdated. They had a general idea of what they wanted the new site to look like, and they were very pleased with the result.
My Role:
Design, Layout, CSS, XHTML
DankerBuilder.com
Case Study:
Danker Construction had a new logo and look, and needed the website to match. They came with a general idea, and I made it a reality for them.
My Role:
Design, Layout, CSS, XHTML
Site created by/for SitesAndSigns
Logo design by SitesAndSigns
Header Design
Case Study:
Tradeloop is a company similar to EBay for dealers of computer equipment. The site works well, but the design is outdated. The job was to redesign the header section of the site, including navigation and the search bar area. My approach was to give the search bar the attention it needs, in a fresh, clean design.
My Role:
Photoshop Design
Beantown Design previous design
Case Study:
You may have seen the last version of BeantownDesign.com. I loved that version, but it was time to move on with a new design. The new site which you are currently on has some of the same features as the last version, but it is mostly all new.
My Role:
Design, Layout, CSS, XHTML
Landing Page Design
Case Study:
Chris from Anderson Computer Service needed a landing page designed for advertising purposes. My approach was to convey the message as quickly as possible, which will hopefully have a great conversion rate for Chris.
My Role:
Design, Layout, CSS, XHTML
Real Estate Website Comp
Case Study:
Another Photoshop design. This is a re-design of an interior part of an existing website. The tricky part of this design was fitting a lot of elements in a small area. Also, the text is dynamic, so it is constantly changing in size, depending on how much information a certain property has, so that had to be figured into the design.
My Role:
Photoshop Design
