Latest Work

RSPB LearnBirds

The RSPB required a web application through which they could provide learning material to people interested in birds and birdwatching. Once a user has logged-in they are presented with 6 different modules as well as access to the resource library which contains the RPSB Handbook of British Birds and Where to Watch Birds - Britain.

Read more about the RSPB LearnBirds project.

My Services

Website Development

Websites now allow business to compete on a global level and so it's important that you get it right.

I like to work to a five-step process:

  • Gather requirements
    Gathering the requirements of the website, e.g. target demographic
  • Plan structure
    Produce wireframes illustrating the structure of each webpage
  • Refine interface
    Enhance the wireframes by adding colour, logos, images and placeholder content
  • Build
    Begin to build the website, testing all the while
  • Implentation
    Hand over the keys and provide user training if necessary

I have found the five-step process efficient and effective and I use it as a framework which can be tailored to suit your website's needs.

Throughout the entire process of designing your website, you will maintain complete control over the project. You will be able to discuss issues that arise over Basecamp or alternatively Skype me.

Interface Design

The interface is what the user interacts with. Whether navigating from one webpage to another, or purchasing an item, if you have a poor interface your users will find it difficult to use and won't stick around.

Having a good interface however will encourage users to return through being enticed by how easy it is to do what they want.

Interface design works in a similar process to website design, just that there are less steps:

  • Gather requirements
    Gathering the requirements of the website, e.g. target demographic
  • Plan structure
    Produce wireframes illustrating the structure of each webpage
  • Refine interface
    Enhance the wireframes by adding colour, logos, images and placeholder content

A good interface design needs to accomodate a number of factors; usability, accessibility, purpose and its target audience. It's no good designing an interface that teenagers are familiar to, if the users are likely to be middle-aged.

Working with me

Throughout the entire process of designing your website or interface, you will maintain complete control over the project. You will be able to discuss issues that arise over Basecamp or alternatively Skype me.

All of my work is tested in the most common and latest web browsers to ensure that your users won't run into any difficulties with your website or interfaces.

Preferred Tools

My preferred tools for the job are:

  • Wordpress
    For an easy, quick, content management solution
  • Basecamp
    For formalising client contact, to-do lists, etc.
  • Skype
    For when you need to get hold of me

If you like what you have read and think we could work together, get in touch with me. I'd love to hear your ideas.