Below is is my old portfolio of design, web, digital and WordPress projects (one is even a Drupal thing?!). Some are work I've done for clients or employers and some of these are work I've done for myself or my businesses. Not everything is here, just the most recent and notable pieces of work that I'm happy to share.Like what you see? Interested hiring me to work with you, your team or your agency? Just drop me an email or a tweet.
Portfolio of Web Design & WordPress work
I started doing paid professional web design projects back in 2001, here are some of my recent hits.
Barnsley Hospital Charity
An ongoing project for a Barnsley-based charity who assist Barnsley Hospital to help provide support that goes go above and beyond what the NHS can provide. Check out the site at barnsleyhospitalcharity.co.uk.What I did
- Website & branding project management
- Content strategy & engagement workshops
- Responsible for overall design, development & build
Tech & skills used
- Responsive design
- HTML5/CSS3/LESS
- PHP framework integration
- Graphic design
- Wireframeing, mockups, testing
Barnsley Hospital Website
Project lead & design/development resource for ambitious 12-month re-design and development project. Led every aspect of the project from content engagement workshops to the development of wire-frames and prototypes. Site is a WordPress implementation (WordPress MultiSite) and is one of the largest of it’s kind in the sector. Project was nominated for ‘Public Sector Website of the Year 2012’ and came runner-up, check out the site at barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk.What I did
- Implemented a new simpler and more effective design
- Re-built site from ground up
- Worked with multiple partners and content providers
- Hosting, migration, testing and performance updates
Tech & skills used
- HTML5/CSS3
- WordPress & WordPress MultiSite
- Graphic design
- Wireframeing, mockups, testing, photography
- Training, workshops, engagement
The Bright Idea
An exciting new concept designed to champion new and original ideas for improving life for communities and individuals across the UK. Learn more at bright.newide.as.What I did
- Brand design, logo design
- Responsive design
- Front-end web design & integration with CMS (Drupal)
Tech & skills used
- CSS/HTML front-end work
- Graphic design and branding, colours, typography
Cloud2
An IT/SharePoint solutions provider with a strong focus on delivering exceptional solutions for the health sector and corporate clients. View the new site at cloud2.co.uk.What I did
- Implemented a new simpler and more effective design
- Converted the site into WordPress from legacy CMS
- Developed landing pages, marketing and SEO improvements and content/structural improvements.
- Set up and designed a new blog, news and events section
Tech & skills used
- HTML/CSS3/LESS
- WordPress design & development
- Genesis framework design
Make Do Events & Education
An education and events initiative who teach people how to make amazing things and learn by doing. Learn more at makedo.in.What I did
- Logo design, branding, content
- Responsible for overall design, development & build
Tech & skills used
- Responsive design
- Integration with Eventbrite, Lanyrd and social media
- HTML5/CSS3/LESS
- Graphic design
- Wireframeing, mockups, testing
V9 Solutions
Public sector and healthcare IT solutions made simple - v9 has a vast portfolio of integration projects ranging from acute, to urgent and emergency care systems. Visit v9solutions.co.uk for more info.What I did
- Logo design, branding
- WordPress theme customisation
- Content strategy workshops & content development
Tech & skills used
- WordPress theme design
- Child/parent theme implementation
- HTML/CSS developments
WonderThemes WordPress Theme Marketplace
A UK-based WordPress theme marketplace that allowed designers to sell their work online. I was the primary project lead, designer and developer for this ambitious project. Worked with a number of other developers from around the UK to help build the complex eCommerce and support platform and with an established designer/illustrator to create the branding elements.What I did
- All aspects of design, branding, layouts
- Developed copy, worked with vendors, managed remote freelancers
- Self-marketed, spoke at conferences about the build process and aims, sponsored events and meet-ups and ran online advertising campaigns
- Created an instant payment e-Commerce and digital download system
- You can get the full lowdown on WPCandy who interviewed me about the project in 2012
Tech & skills used
- WordPress MultiSite
- bbPress integration
- Integration with advanced WordPress bespoke plugins
- Front and back-end WordPressdevelopments
- Front-end web design (HTML/CSS)
The Digital Barn Conference
A little digital and web event for designers, developers and geeks set in the charming town of Barnsley. Visit thedigitalbarn.co.uk for event info.What I did
- Lead event organiser, designer, brander, coder
- Logo work, overall design
- Website build and content
Tech & skills used
- Responsive design
- Web & graphic design
- HTML5/CSS3 (LESS) and the Bootstrap framework
Andrea Mann, Writer & Jazz Singer
Andrea is the Comedy Editor of The Huffington Post UK and an experienced Jazz vocalist. Check out her site/blog at at andreamann.com.What I did
- Designed and built WordPress-powered website through various iterations
- Worked remotely with Andrea to achieve the project
- Integrated music, video and photography elements
Tech & skills used
- WordPress design & development
- Audio/media integrations
- Web & graphic design
- Hosting support, maintenance, upgrades etc
Penistone Radio
A local not-for-profit community radio station with an aim to provide the community with great music, news, local information and more. Learn more at penistonefm.co.uk.What I did
- Implemented a complex WordPress site integrated with multiple plugins & external services
- Worked with the client on structure, layout and content
- Provided, support, maintenance, upgrades
- Integrated with live audio and 'listen again' services
Tech & skills used
- WordPress theme design
- Genesis framework child-theme design
- Front-end web design skills (HTML/CSS)
Barnsley College Music
Part of Barnsley College which is a vibrant place at which to study. Learn more at barnsleymusic.com.What I did
- Created a complex multi-author WordPress site
- Worked with the client on structure, layout and content
- Used existing branding graphics to skin WordPress theme
- Provided, support, maintenance, upgrades
Tech & skills used
- WordPress theme customisation
- Front-end web design skills (HTML/CSS)
- Audio/media integrations