Matt Ward
Profile
“I’m a web designer. I love the web. I want to help make it a more beautiful, useful, and overall better place than before. I have a diverse set of skills, and am capable of wearing many hats. But I think where I really shine is in user-centered design. I spend a lot of time thinking about how best to craft good user experiences. I can take on serveral projects at once; I’m a good multitasker. I’m proud of my work, and I keep getting better and better with each new project I take on.”
Skills
CSS3
WordPress
UI/UX Design
Photoshop
Dreamweaver
Flash
PHP
MySQL
UNIX/Linux
Experience
Arcadia Video Games | Web Designer | 2012
eCommerce protosite concieved and designed by myself, bulit entirely from the ground up for educational purposes. Specializing in retro video games, Arcadia is the creator’s vision of the ultimate video game shopping experience. Had complete control over every step of the design process, from concept & usability study to final design. A client staging area & protosite can be found at: bitastic.com/itc200.
Desiraehafer.com | Web Designer | 2011 – 2012
WordPress site promoting jazz singer Desirae Hafer. Worked with Desirae to create a promtional site exactly to her specifications. Created branding almost entirely from scratch. Final site includes a blog, calendar, audio samples, a Twitter feed, and more. The protosite can can be found at: bitastic.com/sandbox.
The Big Bandstand | Web Designer | 2011
Promotional site for The Big Bandstand, a weekly radio show on KSER-FM focusing on big-band swing music of the `30s & `40’s. Worked with existing audio branding to create a solid visual identity for the web, including logo and color palette. Created to enhance the listening experience, the final site includes playlist archives, and a brief history of swing music and popular artists. The website can be found at: bigbandstand.com.
Edmonds Media | Web Designer | 2010
Worked with an existing color palette to completely rebrand this small media production company. Created a brand new logo and website along with written and visual assets provided by the business owner. The website can be found at: edmondsmedia.com.
Education
Seattle Central Community College | Associate of Applied Science, Web Design | 2013