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Portfolio

www.catherinercouture.com
This was the original site for Catherine R Couture, a Bridal Couturier in East Ivanhoe. The look and feel required was an antique style achieved with soft gold, green and off white hues. There is a photo gallery within the site.
"Congratulations on a job well done. I truly appreciate your time and efforts. Many, many thanks, Catherine - Catherine R Couture"

Catherine R Couture site redesign

As advertised in Melbourne Bride Magazine This is a site redesign for the above client who after clarifying her business objectives decided the site needed a more contemporary and streamlined, darker, moody feel to help the site stand apart from its competitors.


Nathaniel Lucas
A personal family history site about the First Fleet ancestor Nathaniel Lucas and chronicles his transportation from England to Australia in 1788. The site has a conventional but old world feel to express the mood of the times and is used as part of the Victorian State Library's archives reference.


Edge Web Design

This is the design for our own Edge Web Design. We wanted a clear, strong visual image that displayed our services but at the same time gave out a friendly, personable feel to make potential small business clients feel welcome.


Presenting Ray Charles
This is a tribute website (soon to go live) and is about the American music legend and icon, Ray Charles.
The site documents his career from the early years to present this year when sadly Ray Charles lost his fight with liver disease. There is also an informative discography
of his many recordings.


Jacob Bellette Pioneer

This site - currently in development, is a family history website tells the story of another First Fleet ancestor sent to Australia from England. The rich old world colours, burgundy and antique gold, and the layout of the site were chosen to match the existing publication of the family history.




Carol Hughes
Dressmaking & Design

This site for a local custom dressmaker/designer has a soft feminine look and feel using different tones and hues of lilac, pink, grey cream and gold. The site also has a photo gallery of clients gowns.


The Hodgetts Of Tasmania

A genealogy website, hosted on Rootsweb Genealogical Archives, is about a Second Fleet convict ancestor and his transportation from England to Australia. The design uses a simple ready made template with appropriate images and text, again portraying the atmosphere of the era of the events. 



Ian's Gardening Services

This is a site for local gardener's services is currently in development. The website advertises all aspects and services of the gardening business and will have a search facility for the products for sale.



Sample Business Template

This template displays a possible idea for a small business website. Using conservative tones of blue, it can be modified to suit any small business.


Sample Restaurant Site

This example could suit a local restaurant to advertise it's menu, wine list, location and hours of operation. Potential customers could choose their menu ahead of their restaurant booking. Contact details would be included to enable customers booking requirements.



The Hobby Corner

This is a prototype site for a local haberdashery and wool shop. The business's existing logo has been replicated for consistent branding and customer recognition. Sewing buttons used as list items and photos of haberdashery and wool together with soft lemon tones accented with earthy coloured text, help to create a warm and inviting look for the shop's online presence.



The Australian Showband

This website is currently in development for the Australian Showband, Australia's hottest jazz orchestra. The client has requested strong colours with a modern, contemporary feel.



Val's Antiques
This site which is currently under development is for a local antique dealer establishing a brand new online presence to compliment her growing business.


Credentials

Diploma in E-Business ( Higher Distinction) NMIT - Plan, Develop and Market Business Websites.

Diploma in Multi Media (completing) - Advanced Web Page Design, HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Flash, Asset Management, Project Management, Industry Standards and Procedures.

Certificate IV in Information Technology - Website Design - (completing) Javascript, HTML, CSS, Image Compression, Graphic Design, Information Architechture, Dreamweaver, Client Side Scripting.

Certificate I Information Technology - Microsoft Office, Word, Access, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Internet Research, Email, Occupational Health & Safety Standards.

Certificate II Information Technology -
Microsoft Office, Advanced Word, Advanced Access, Advanced Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Internet Research, Email, Occupational Health & Safety Standards

Skills

Dreamweaver MX
HTML
CSS
FTP
Photoshop
Flash MX
Fireworks MX
Freehand MX
Microsoft Word (Advanced)
PowerPoint

Publisher
Internet Research
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Access (Advanced)
Excel (Advanced)
Windows XP