Here’s the deal.
In this day and age it has become increasingly hard to keep track of the plethora of information we’re exposed to day in and day out. A simple trip on public transport can expose us to more billboards and advertisements than we can keep track of. The same is now holding true with the internet.
With most mobile devices packaged with online connectivity, what was once considered impossible is now paving a way for all our futures and with it we are fast becoming an information hungry society fueled by instantaneous updates. Though, exposure to such a wealth of information has lead us to block out the things we aren’t used to.
The presentation of this information varies, but whilst we might not recognise it consciously, we are aware of the tricks and styles of it enough to lose attention almost straight away.
How one could possibly stand out from the crowd with such a saturation of daily intelligence. The answer is simple. Clever design. Something I feel comes both naturally and as a healthy challenge for me as a graphic designer.
Constantly encouraging the out-of-the-box way of thinking ensures an end product that will stand out from the rest and ultimately promise better results.
I pride myself on attention to detail and creating a unique “feel” for my work. The types of services I can provide include:
- Branding and Identity design
- Business cards
- Letterheads
- Promotional posters and flyers
- Web design
- Typography
- Commission pieces
- Photo manipulation
- Photo retouching
- Interface design
- Photography
- Video production
- Post production
You’ll also be able to grasp a good idea of the types of jobs I am capable of undertaking by browsing my portfolio which exhibits a range of styles.
Web design.
BlueSpore web design projects are created with a special mixture of xHTML, PHP and CSS spices and at times sprinkled with a dash of Javascript. I work with WordPress as a CMS (Content management system) which allows you, the client, to log into a user friendly backend and without any prior understanding of programming, update information on your web page, once my job is done.
The above image illustrates the five phases involved in the project development cycle. The height of the bars at each phase are relative to the approximated time required for that phase in comparison to the total project length.
Phase 1: Introduction
Project requirements are discussed upon initial meeting. This would include things such as what the website will be used for, any prominent themes to adhere to and the target audience.
Phase 2: Proposition
Upon completion of Phase 1 some market research is conducted to get a better idea for the project if needed A detailed document is then developed outlining a proposed plan for the website based on discussions relevant to the initial meeting.
Phase 3: Usability and Design
Once satisfied with the proposal document the creative elements begin to form and a selection of visual mock-ups will be created to illustrate the look and feel of the project.
Phase 4: Production
Discussion for usability and design elements are completed and production begins on building a working version of the project discussed thus far. This will generally be the longest phase where all the nitty gritty is performed.
Phase 5: Testing and launching
The project is hosted from a test server where you will be able to access and operate the website and have the opportunity to put forward any further suggestions to the way in which it operates or finalise the project ready for launching live on your own web domain.