Improving the Internet One Site at a Time

Concise Solutions

Finding solutions for your problems as a front-end web designer and developer is what I do. Getting your message across matters, and on the web, technology matters too.

I strive to create sites that reflect the quality and personality of their content and are search engine friendly by design. Be it a business, blog, or somewhere in between, I listen carefully to your needs as a client and respond to them with attention, regardless of project size.

Collaboration

While I easily manage development and content on smaller-scale webs design projects by myself, I always enjoy working in tandem with developers, copy writers, or other designers on projects. Because of this I've developed relationships with reliable freelancers and small companies I can bring in on projects or recommend to clients if a project scope extends beyond my capabilities.

PSD to HTML

If you're great with Photoshop but can't do the coding, or are just on a tight deadline, I can take your work file and turn it into valid HTML / CSS markup.

About

b. Detroit, MI

Education

Kendall College of Art & Design, Grand Rapids MI

Tools of the Trade

software

coding

Additional Services

Portfolio

Here are some of my recent web design projects. Additional work examples available upon request.

Albritton Gallery

Paul Albritton is a jeweler and fine artist. He owns a gallery based in St. Augustine, FL and does art fairs throughout the country. This site will function as both an online face for his gallery, as well as play host to other personal projects of Paul's, including a travel blog Paul can post to while on the road.

features/services implemented:
WordPress CMS, progressive HTML5/CSS3 code, image gallery, SEO assistance, hosting
site under construction
albrittongallery.com is scheduled to launch later this month

The Guild of Artists and Artisans

This non-profit, membership organization of professional artists is known for its award-winning Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair. The Guild's website was rebuilt and redesigned from the ground up. A unique design theme was created as we move their content to a CMS that improved both how their site content is organized, as well as the way their staff update content on the site.

features/services implemented:
WordPress CMS, HTML5/CSS3, unique forms, graphic design work
The Guild website by Ann Arbor web designer David Wilhelm
Visit The Guild

See Katy Cook

See Katy Cook is a one woman business that sells homemade ice cream in the Kalamazoo, MI area. With most of her sales through farmer's markets and restaurants, she needed a website to increase her visibility and bring legitimacy to a business without a storefront.

features/services implemented:
progressive HTML5/CSS3 code, contact form, adaptive layout for various screen sizes (iPhone, iPad, etc.), graphic design work, site maintenance, hosting
See Katy Cook website by Ann Arbor web designer David Wilhelm
Visit See Katy Cook

Murphy for School Board

Larry Murphy is an Ann Arbor resident running for the Schools Board of Trustees. He needed a a place people could easily learn about him as a candidate.

features/services implemented:
HTML5/CSS3 code, graphic design work, site maintenance, hosting
Murphy for School Board website by Ann Arbor web designer David Wilhelm
Visit Murphy for School Board

European Images

Paul Christopher James Photography

A Michigan-based photographer who does art shows around the country, as well as national and international photography workshops. They had a pre-existing site that was using outdated code and styling techniques that made it difficult to change content. I updated all code and revamped the design, improving not only the appearance, but load speed and functionality for the site as well.

features/services implemented:
Standard HTML/CSS and site maintenance
European Images website by Ann Arbor web designer David Wilhelm
Visit European Images

Contact

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