Cycling Reporter Magazine Style Theme
Client: CyclingReporter.com
Company: CyclingReporter.com
Work: CSS+Wordpress+Jquery, Php
I created this project for CyclingReporter.com, a New York based website dedicated to all things cycling related. This is one of my favorite projects that I have recently created based on the pure look of the website. When you use it, it feels very lightweight, and easy to use. I love the overall theme and the white and light gray compliment each other beautifully.
The client was already using Wordpress as the content management system, which really made it easy for me to just dive in and create something that I knew he was going to love. Designing on wordpress is so simple and easy to do if you know what exactly it is that you want to do. I used the framework of a pre-existing magazine style theme and heavily modified to the point where it totally changed how the theme functions from top to bottom. The client really wanted to maximize screen real estate, so we focused on making everything tighter, brighter and lighter.
Contact me at kevin@kevindankowebdesign.com or check out the Contact Page if you would like to know more!
Gardenology.org Wiki Design
Client: Raffi
Company: Gardenology.org
Work: CSS+Mediawiki+Html, Javascript.
This design utilized Mediawiki 1.15.1, the already pre established Monobook skin and some strong CSS work as well as plug-in installation. The client insisted upon using the very familiar look and feel of the mediawiki software, which also powers Wikipedia.com and its assorted child websites. The reason for this is that users would be given a Wikipedia like experiences however dedicated only to plants and gardening.
The client laid out a ton of the footwork for me already, the majority of my job was to tweak the site and install plugins and offer css support. Some of the work on this site that I did included installation and modification of the AWS Forum plug-in, which offers users a browser based discussion forum with no additional need to sign in. Using this single sign on system allows users to seamlessly interact. In addition to that, I also modified and installed the SocialProfile extension, integrated Semantic Mediawiki for better response time, FCKeditor for ease of use and then assorted minor changes to the css stylesheet.
This blog was featured on the discovery channels Planet Green Blog. You can read the article here: Gardenology.org on Discovery Channel. Additionally The Examiner also did I write up on the site! Check that out Here: The Examiner presents Gardenology.org
Contact me at kevin@kevindankowebdesign.com or check out the Contact Page if you would like to know more!
HockeyInsight.com Website Design
Client: HockeyInsight.com
Company: HockeyInsight.com
Work: CSS+Wordpress+Social Media
This website was designed back in November of 2009, not only a job for cash but a job of passion. I am an avid hockey fan so when I saw that this site needed help I sprung into action and designed this theme. Based on wordpress magazine themes, I developed this new iteration to give the site a professional look and feel while still maintaining an edge.
I used Wordpress as the platform for this site due to the need to constantly update, post, and manage content on a whim. One of the requests I received from the client was to incorporate a rotating content space at the top of the page so that all the latest articles appeared and were featured. To accommodate this I incorporated the plug in “Featured Content Gallery”, the site really turned out great.
Contact me at kevin@kevindankowebdesign.com or check out the Contact Page if you would like to know more!
CrossFit Hardcore Website Design
Client: CrossFit Hardcore
Company: CrossFit Hardcore
Work: CSS+Wordpress+Html, Jquery, Social Media
This was one of the very first Wordpress Designs that I worked with this year. The client is CrossFit Hardcore, which is a subsidiary of the global parent company, CrossFit. CrossFit is a global gym and health company with franchises throughout the world. It was a pleasure working with one of the affiliates, this particular crossfit is based in Florida.
I used Wordpress as the platform as the client requested some sort of new platform coming from there old site which is based on typepad. We discussed many options and Wordpress really came out as the top choice for its ease of use, extendability, and the ability for a user to come in and post news to the site knowing absolutely no coding.
The client also requested integration with social media, including social networking and integration of all of the companies various sites. To accomodate this request I incorporated a Twitter feed, the ability for the twitter account o be updated to reflect when a new post had been published, connection with the companies YouTube channel by creating a Featured Video section, and also integrating Facebook Connect.
This site has not been published live yet as we are working with the client for many future designs down the line that they would like to integrate!
Contact me at kevin@kevindankowebdesign.com or check out the Contact Page if you would like to know more!
