Other Work

So, what else can I do?

The best part of being a developer is that the same skills honed in one project can be applied to another. Whether it be programming, graphical, interface layout or a well-developed sense of timing, these are all transferable to other programs and tools. This allows me to provide you the best solution to meet your needs.

But just as important are two other traits:

a dedication to quality
a dedication to continual learning

I want to ensure that everything is solidly built. So I research possible solutions to understand their capabilities and limitations. This could include books, forums or other online resources and playing with demo versions.

Testing then becomes important to check:

the “what if” scenarios
cross-browser, cross-platform delivery
compatibility with other code

Once I’m sure that we have the right solution, I can then draw on my experience to realize the full potential that it can bring to your project.

A good tool set is one that is constantly growing.

Scroll through the examples below for specifics on the various other work that I’ve been involved with. Click on the thumbnail to view larger screen shots.

REAP HTML Email

HTML emails are a popular way to connect with your audience. But the HTML that an email program can display is very limited compared to what a web browser can handle. Plus a user may have their email program set to not download images, making the use of text imperative so that your message still gets through. Thus an HTML email needs to be built correctly. This is an example of a great design that needed to be converted to meet the limitations and still look appealing — text as text, using “web-safe” fonts that any user will have installed on their computer, while retaining the graphic elements for those who chose to download them.

The University of Calgary Banner Ad

Banner ads come in many dimensions. The larger ad servers such as Google have their standards that designers will build to, while many of the popular web sites can dictate their own standards that must be met for inclusion on their pages. Formats can range from text or text and static images, to animated GIFs, video or Flash. Interactivity can be added in some cases, allowing the user to interact with the ad before they even click on it. The following is an example of a basic animated GIF for the University of Calgary.

The University of Calgary HTML Emails

The University of Calgary ran their own mail client for mass-email campaigns. But they needed templates to work from to tie into their other web and print identities. I programmed a number of email-safe HTML structures that could then easily be modified — colours, images and logos, texts, etc. — for each campaign.

The University of Calgary PowerPoint Templates

PowerPoint continues to be a powerful tool when used correctly, and a number of professional templates exist to make your presentations look good. But an audience becomes unimpressed when they see the same template used again and again by different presenters. Creating a unique template that immediately identifies the show with you and your organization is vital. This includes templates for different types of slides and content — title pages, bullet points, block texts, blank pages for images or video insertion, etc. A user can take that template, and using the various types of slides, produce a slick-looking PowerPoint show. The University of Calgary needed a few templates to work from to tie into the various projects and programs that they offer.

George Langley

Interactive Developer