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Welcome to my Portfolio

A little bit of information on me

KipArt Communications, Inc.I am a web designer currently living in West Chicago. If you’re looking for examples of a “Programmer” or an “Artist” you’re probably at the wrong website.

I have been designing for over 16 years and my approach to web design is simple... I use standards-based mark-up to create beautiful, web standards compliant, accessible websites.

If you’re looking for design style, informational architecture consideration, and common sense with someone both print and web savvy, look around, enjoy, and give a call.

"Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives."

Featured Projects

  • Glendora Banquets
    Currently in development
  • Digital JC CAD
    Project Highlights: Complete design and development, jQuery image rotator, links to YouTube videos
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    • Approached by my (newly retired) former department head at Moraine Valley Community College, I was asked to help with a design vision to move forward with his growing consulting business.

    • The design incorporates a clean, indurstrial look in keeping with the CAD industry. Valid XHTML, CSS and jQuery were used to build a website that is modular, easy to maintain and something to be confident of regarding the level of professionalism to be expected.

  • Melissa Esquibel
    Project Highlights: Complete Re-design and development, WordPress, jQuery, Constant Contact email collection, social media
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    • Melissa provides webinars and professional training on Microsoft software.

    • "I like the green." That was the only thing good going for her original website. Melissa wanted a website that was fresh, easy to maintain and keep her clients up-to-date, allows her to expand her social media network and an online presence consistant with her business model. I developed a new logo for her and built the design around it.

  • Childcare Resource & Referral
    Project Highlights: Complete Re-design in development, Advanced CSS, Flash Animation, Flash Gallery
    • Founded in January, 1991, CCR&R serves Will, Grundy, Kendall and Kankakee counties as part of the Illinois Statewide CCR&R System of IDHS. CCR&R is a not-for-profit agency providing services to families, child care providers, and employers.

    • The re-design made the site more visitor friendly, visually appealing, and easier to navigate. Gallery, news feeds, and integration with Google Calendar increase the site's interactivity and help provide a sense of community for visitors

  • Chemtech Services Inc
    Project Highlights: Complete Re-design in development, Content Management System, Flash Animation, E-commerce - osCommerce/PayPal
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    • Chemtech Services, Inc., provides process development services associated with organic chemical synthesis and processing, related to the design and construction of chemical pilot plants and commercial processing facilities.

    • The design incorporates a clean, indurstrial look in keeping with their industry. osCommerce® was used as an ecommerce solution, incorporating PayPal as an easy way for the client to handle transactions.

  • Midcofab
    Project Highlights: Complete Re-design, Flash Animation, Dynamic Flash Gallery
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    • Featuring a 30,000 square foot manufacturing facility, MIDCO (Mid-Continent Corporation) specializes in the fabrication of steel products for the Material Handling Industry.

    • The design incorporates a clean, indurstrial look in keeping with their industry. Flash animation and a gallery of client work was included to add visual interest and examples for visitors.

  • ASCP Leadership Exchange
    Project Highlights: Complete Design
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    • The American Society for Clinical Pathology's Leadership Exchange is an annual conference providing specific focus, applicable information, networking, and the opportunity to compare notes and problem solve with colleagues nationwide in the medical profession.

    • The clean and enticing design, ease of presentation and enticing approach made this project very successfull with ASCP'S professional audience.

  • Fat Mamas Tamales
    Project Highlights: Complete Design, E-commerce
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    • Having a unique recipe for "Fire and Ice" pickles and a "Knock You Naked" margarita mix, this little restaurant down in Natchez Mississippi needed an online presence which reflected their atmosphere.

    • With nothing but a logo to go from, this turned out to be one of the most enjoyable projects I've ever worked on. I was able to personally experience some of that "Southern Charm" from the owner, the project was FUN... and I still smile when I think about having one of their "Knock You Naked" margaritas.