Porting content over from an outdated classic ASP codebase to a modern and more robust PHP framework. Project goals included assessing content for web accessibility and making improvements, removing outdated website elements, improving session security, and allowing for UI/UX and maintenance improvements in future iterations.… [read more]

A new philanthropic endeavor for the Napa Valley Vintners, Collective Napa Valley serves as a re-envisioned model for over 40 years of community giving.  The project included rethinking the organization’s long-term data structure and technological foundations, reviewing various CRM platforms for key features and functionality, migration to the new platform, and customizing the platform web templates.… [read more]

Create a microsite to archive content from the larger AuctionNapaValley.org website now that the event is no longer taking place.  Requirements included porting content, code, data, and styling over from the existing RoR website to a new Laravel codebase.… [read more]

Re-engineering the original tool to remove the Rebrandly API and build the system completely custom to remove system limitations, improve long-term management of resources, and expand the existing functionality to include redirecting parked domains with tracking.… [read more]

A custom Content Management System (CMS) built in support of NapaValley.wine and other Napa Valley Vintner web properties.  The project including devising the data schema and user-interface for managing and scheduling complex, interrelated content online, including image cropping, map itineraries, time-sensitive wine sales promotions, custom permissions management, and more.… [read more]

A microsite to host articles and subscriptions for NAPA Magazine, the website is built as a custom theme on WordPress using Sage and Bootstrap.  Additional features include a customized interface for managing physical locations for the magazines and a customized functionality for dynamically loading PDFs of each issue into a page-flipping widget.… [read more]

Launching a new brand to target wine enthusiasts, NapaValley.wine expanded the Napa Valley Vintners’ online presence for consumer-driven content.  The project was done in collaboration with in-house staff and contract designers to successfully bridge the space between luxury and brand accessibility.… [read more]

Designed and developed a complete (mobile-responsive) website update for residential and commercial construction firm, Trainor Builders, located in Napa Valley.

The site was produced as a custom WordPress theme to enable more regular updates to the project portfolio and content.… [read more]

A newly designed website for wearable tech startup Kloog Inc.… [read more]

A property listing flyer PDF template for Royalty Real Estate Services, Inc.… [read more]

Website and branding for a new Interior Design and Staging company. The website features subtle and elegant visual enhancements, including an animated gradient that is masked by an SVG patterned image.… [read more]

A simple website update for photographer, Philip Dollo, to extend mobile optimization - especially for iPads and tablets. Consultation and input was contracted by Summer Stickney at serif.cz to: customize the javascript for portfolio image galleries; move away from a mobile/javascript redirect to responsive CSS using media queries.

Technical and design consultation for an iOS app in stealth mode, the project included a thorough review for quality assurance and debugging, UI/UX modifications for a more intuitive interface, graphic design for icons and other UI assets, and recommendations for app release and short/long-term product strategies.… [read more]

A small e-commerce site built with a third-party theme and plugins to minimize schedule and budget, with WordPress consultation support sub-contracted as needed by the designer at serif.cz.… [read more]

A custom designed business website for massage therapist, Linda Pheasant in Bend, Oregon. The website features hand-drawn artwork created for the project, also used on Linda’s business cards.… [read more]