Who
Citizen Studio, Inc.
What
A comprehensive online portfolio showcasing the work of seasoned graphic designers.
When
January 2005.
Where
Freelance.
How
Citizen Studio needed a website to showcase their extensive portfolio of work, and they realized that managing over 100 static HTML files would be a nightmare. Together, we were able to produce a fast, simple, managable data-driven site. While I designed the database, they designed the interface.
Tools
PHP, MySQL, IA, CSS, XHTML, JavaScript, PM
Roles
Information Architect
PHP/MySQL Developer
XHTML Developer
Project Manager
Modes
Collaborate with graphic designers and project owner.
Develop 4-tier PHP/MySQL website.
Develop all XHTML, CSS and JavaScript.
Manage day-to-day tactical details of site production.
Bites
An extremely fast, cache-smart, data-driven website.
Incorporated a password-protected project management extranet to keep the team organized.
Code validates to "XHTML 1.0 Transitional" and "W3C CSS."
A visually clean site for both screen and print.
CSS-based rollovers for the menu system (as opposed to JavaScript).
Designed with CSS as opposed to HTML tables.
Automatically prints well.
Result
A comprehensive, scalable online portfolio that is tweaked to near perfection.
Growth
Another n-tiered PHP/MySQL project, this site satisfied and balanced the demands of seasoned designers and a picky programmer. And I got to advance my PHP skills.