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Skill: Information Architecture (IA)

Front-End Design and Coding for Evaluation System

Developed the information architecture/user experience and designed and coded the user interface (UI) for a proposal submission and evaluation system. This application will be used by evaluators to review and score submitted proposals. The design features an Outlook-inspired two column layout with previews allowing users to see and switch between proposals easily, similar to switching […]

Prototyping New WordPress Template

Prototyping — i.e., scaffolding out the HTML markup — for a set of new WordPress templates for the National Endowment for Democracy, Center for International Media Assistance. The goal of the new templates is to take long-form prose documents and make them more digestible by generalized audiences. Techniques include drawing out and highlighting important information such […]

Launched: Broader, Bolder Approach to Education

Launched the fully re-designed and re-developed BBA website built on a state of the art WordPress CMS using Twitter Bootstrap supported by Roots Sage. Worked with the client to transform their information architecture to reflect a new phase in the organization's life with new goals and new resource offerings. Developed a custom WordPress theme using […]

Revised Information Architecture and Navigation for Evolution Strategy Group

As the intial phase of the consulting work for Evolution Strategy group, we reviewed the site's existing strucuture and proposed a series of changes to streamline the navigation and overall information architecture. We will subsequently implement these changes on the client's WordPress website, as well as make a variety of design enhancements.

Launched: US Department of State Interactive Memorial Kiosk

Earlier this year, we were engaged to design and develop an interactive kiosk for the Bureau of Diplomatic Security of the US Department of State. The kiosk, an integral part of a larger "Fallen Memorial" to honor individuals that lost their lives in service, was launched on Friday September 18. The touch-screen kiosk was built […]

Wireframes for New Policy Issues Portal

Developing a wireframe and initial page drafts for a new policy issues portal. The policy issues portal will allow users to easily view all of the client's materials on a given topic. It will include and combine content that has been tagged in the client's Drupal site using several taxonomies as well as other content […]

Requirements Gathering for Federal Memorial Interactive Kiosk

Participated in the requirements gathering meeting for a new project to design and develop an interactive, touch-screen kiosk for a forthcoming Federal memorial. Served as the lead UI/UX and development consultant for the interactive kiosk component, along side a team of builders and a videographer. Discussed the client's technical requirements and aesthetic preferences, which will […]

Launched: 935Lies.com

Launched the website for 935 Lies, a new book by best-selling author Charles Lewis. The fully mobile responsive site clearly drew inspiration from the book's wonderful cover design. It makes an impression by using strong typography and minimal graphics. The custom webfont integration was done using the myfonts.com service. Otherwise, I used many of my […]

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