Archive for April, 2008
UT Federal Credit Union Tweeting it Up!
It seems like the corporate world is finally taking notice of Twitter. Lately, I’ve seen several local companies as well as some larger organizations using Twitter and doing some pretty cool things with the technology. This afternoon, several fellow Knoxville Twitterers were talking about Zappos, an online shoe store, and taking notice of how the [...]
Forget Jakob Nielsen and the W3C - Mo Serious Knows All!
Thanks to the Diggnation podcast, I’ve been enjoying listening to Mo Serious rap about web usability, social media, search engine optimization, and web design this evening. This guy’s stuff is awesome. To top it off, I see that he’s following Chuck Norris on Twitter - perfect!
Working With Expression Engine (Part I)
I’ve spent quite a bit of time lately experimenting with and researching web content management systems. I have been looking for a CMS or flexible blog system for my company’s web site as well as a couple of personal projects currently in development. I’ve always liked Wordpress and have used it for several clients in [...]
Proposed Website Design
These screenshots show a new design I proposed for the UTFCU website. The home page features a fading image rotator created with javascript, an ajax-powered section for displaying featured products, a news section with an integrated RSS feed, and an expanding/contracting menu bar.
Go Green Graphics for UTFCU
These two images are part of a series of graphics used for my credit union’s Go Green campaign that appeared in web banners, print advertisements, and in-branch plasma displays. I used Photoshop to create the cloud logo in the sky and place the small plant inside the U.
Fun With Sharepoint
I have recently spent some time in my company’s Sharepoint site working on a couple of different projects. The first is an internal blogging system, called U-Space, where employees can create blog posts, upload photos, and comment on other’s posts. I spent a good bit of time creating individual sites and permissions for each employee but am pleased with the results.
Franklin Square Redesign
Using an open-source Wordpress theme as the basis of my design, I rebuilt the Franklin Square website to make it easier for visitors to find information about the stores in the center. The home page includes a section for news items and another that showcases a new featured store each month. The template also has a section that displays images of the shopping center.
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