Web Design
New Mexican Martian Salsa
New Mexican Martian Salsa
2009
This was a fun not-for-pay project that resulted in a cool design, some tasty salsa, and a new friend out of a simple "cold call" (technically an e-mail). Highlights of the project include:
- Converting a frame-based design to a page-oriented design.
- Use of CSS3 techniques to enhance the design.
- Fostering social media awareness of the product.
The live site can be visited at newmexicanmartiansalsa.com.
- Placed 3rd in the web site category of the 2010 Scovie Awards (a celebration of the world of hot sauce and salsa products).
NM Martian Salsa Mobile Gallery
NM Martian Salsa Mobile Gallery
2009
For my capstone project for my web design degree, I created a mobile photo gallery for New Mexican Martian Salsa geared toward the iPhone and iPod Touch. Highlights of the project include:
- Use of CSS3 and Webkit-specific techniques to enhance the design.
- Testing different animation and effect methods for speed.
The live site can be visited at newmexicanmartiansalsa.com/iphone.
Parametric Test Solutions
Parametric Test Solutions
2009
This was a quick re-styling project with clean, crisp end results. Highlights of the project include:
- Creation of a clean new logo.
- Use of CSS3 techniques to enhance the design.
The live site can be visited at parametrictest.com.
Best Cleaners Grand Rapids
Best Cleaners Grand Rapids
2009
This was a fun project that let me show off some of my illustration skills as well as create a clean, simple layout. Highlights of the project include:
- Creation of a clean new logo.
- Design of forms for the business and customers to use.
- Use of CSS3 techniques and Webkit animation to enhance the design.
The live site can be visited at bestcleanersgr.com.
Puzzle Creation
Brain Games Books and Magazines
2007-2010
I was approached in 2007 by an editor from Publications International, Ltd. to contribute some puzzles for the Brain Games book and magazine series. Their editors enjoyed my work, and I have since created many more puzzles for Brain Games.
- Work includes more than 200 individual puzzles.
- Some of the puzzles appear on cover art.
- Work includes some topical puzzles, including "glam" and baseball themed puzzles.
Sudoku Xtra
2009-2010
Dr. Gareth Moore, puzzle book author, invited me to contribute some puzzles to his new monthly publication Sudoku Xtra, and I couldn't help but say yes!
- Work includes several puzzles previously published on my site, The Griddle.
- Work appears in issues 2 and 3 of the magazine.
You can find Sudoku Xtra at sudokuxtra.com.
Trapdoor Books
2010
Trapdoor Books commissioned me to create weekly puzzles based on books in their collection for the Trapdoor Books blog. The puzzles are also featured in the archives on my site, The Griddle.
- Graphics designed to fit the blog theme while also portraying styles on the book themes.
You can see their blog at trapdoorbooks.com.
Prison Living
Prison Living Magazine
2007-2008
For a short while, some of my work was featured in a faith-based magazine for reformed prisoners. The puzzles are also featured in the archives on my site, The Griddle.
- Included 3-4 pages of puzzles, some specially designed to fit the Prison Living Magazine layout.
Croxword/Crox Tutor
2009
Some sudoku variations I have created were made into an expansion set of cards for a sudoku toy created by Croxword Corporation, Taiwan.
- Included 24 or so puzzles.
Haunted Mirror Maze
Haunted Mirror Maze App
2009
This project began with a friend and myself looking for ideas for a iPhone and iPod Touch apps. Based on my Haunted Mirror Maze puzzles, the app contains a multitude of puzzles with colorful illustrations.
- Includes more than 50 individual puzzles.
- Graphics include a parchment themed help section and cartoonish graphics throughout the game.
