CITIZEN Watches - interface design & front-end code

august 2008

CITIZEN interface design

Working closely with CKWEB, I re-designed the new CITIZEN Watches websites for Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

CKWEB took care of client relations, the backend and Javascript and the intial HTML/CSS coding. The design, graphics and final CSS touches were my responsibility.

CKWEB and I spent plenty of time fine-tuning functionality and design to improve usability and support the business requirements.

I particularly like the Find your Watch page (for it's speed), the watch images (crisp & hi-res), the footer and Instruction Manuals page.

We already have our list of improvements, so hopefully we can get those happening soon.

Syncplicity goes live - logo, interface design & code

april 2008

www.syncplicity.com

Syncplicity, Inc. a start-up in San Francisco first contacted me to design a new logo. They were impressed with the result, so hired me to design their new website - ready for a global launch in April 2008.

I provided all the HTML and CSS - ready for them to plug into their .NET project.

They have since hired me to extend their site, design & build all of their customer HTML emails and design printed business cards.

Syncplicity are a great client, and it's a super product (real-time multi-computer backup and sharing) - you should give it a look-see.

IdeaSearch – logo & interface design

april 2008

ideasearch.brandmanager.biz

Client: CKWEB

IdeaSearch (a product from VAVAVOOM) needed an overhaul. It required a new brand, style and position due to a change in business needs.

I wanted to keep the interface as simple as possible. Minimal graphics, clean design.

This is essentially a search tool, so it needs to be quick. As more products come online - the light interface will help reduce latency.

CKWEB handled all the front-end code and development for the project.

Department of Education - front-end code project

february 2008

Department of Educatio - Front end code

The Department of Education and Training contracted me for several weeks as a front-end coder for a large state-wide schools project. They were a professional bunch, and while my part was only small, I was happy to be part of the action. I worked on a few prototypes and final HTML and CSS code for the admin system.

Contact Dave Rayner, freelance web designer and front end coder on 0409 037 250.

Quick facts about me

  • Based in North Ryde, Sydney
  • Mac & PC utilised
  • Hour rate: $ Call me
  • Project rate: $ will quote
  • I'm passionate about quality
  • My wife and I are enjoying our baby girl – who is growing so quickly

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Testimonials

David, we keep getting nothing but rave reviews and overly positive feedback on the website – people love it. Thanks so much for the fantastic work!

Isaac H, Syncplicity.com


Dave interprets a brief really well and most often gets it right straight away which leads to great client satisfaction. He's easy to work with, has great suggestions and ideas and gets the job done quickly and efficiently. I highly recommend his services.

Chris K, CKWEB

Quick skill & software overview

  • Yes:Trained graphic designer
  • Yes:8+ yrs commercial web experience
  • Yes:User-centred approach
  • Yes:Advanced Photoshop
  • Yes:Advanced Illustrator
  • Yes:Advanced HTML & CSS (hand code)
  • Yes:W3C & WAI compliant
  • Yes:Online store design and install
  • Yes:WordPress customisation
  • No:Complex JavaScript
  • No:Flash - will refer a pro
  • No:Development - will refer a pro