in CSS, XHTML, PHP, MySQL, Javascript, Flash, AJAX, jQuery and so on.
Why I Love Making Websites
I love making websites because I like designing, and I like coding. Freelance web design lets me do both.
It also allows me to live anywhere in the world, which really helps you to improve as a producer. Right now in Tokyo, I'm constantly finding inspiration for my projects. Great sushi doesn't hurt either.
How I Work
I love design, but I also love well-organised, manageable and maintainable code.
I have recently started applying AJAX and jQuery in my projects, and I tend to use XHTML and CSS to layout, and MVC style PHP to script. I also know good amount about search engine optimisation. I'm a Mac man.
Who Am I?
I come from England, I now live in Tokyo. In my spare time I explore the city or make music and animation on my laptop. I'm interested in all aspects of design and architecture, as well as pop culture in general.
More examples of work will be shown here as and when I complete them. It’s only been a very short time since I started offering my services on a freelance basis, so expect more to come, with the newest work shown first.
I’ve had the good fortune to take one of the best multimedia degree courses in the UK and work on some exciting projects with some very talented people. Now I work for myself in Tokyo.
Education
1996 - 2000 University of Plymouth, BSc (Hons) MediaLab Arts (now called BSc Digital Art & Technology), Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) Link 1, Link 2
1994-1996 The Friary School Lichfield, 3 A’ Levels
Art and Design, English Literature, Geography Link
1989-1994 The Friary School Lichfield, 9 GCSE’s
Grades A-C, including English, Science and Maths.
Senior Multimedia Designer - Lots of Flash, Actionscript, motion graphics and some sound production with my usual web design and development role.
Senior Web Developer - Over 4 years of web application development using the latest technologies, always striving to improve user experiences. Link
Web Designer - Initially undertaking only graphic design duties for this entrepreneurial internet company, I soon found my broad skills base being put to use in web design and development and interface design.
I live in central Tokyo, Japan, but I undertake projects for clients all over the world. If we need to meet, we can do so via video chat if you have an AIM or .mac account. I’m available by Skype and phone, but please check the time in Tokyo first.
