Yep, it’s really that simple. There’s a reason why the waterfall approach is a mainstay of web design: it works. After a decade of WordPress websites, I have my process down to a science.
I’m Daniel Quinn, a freelance web designer with a background in creative writing. I’ve served as a copywriter, embedded developer, and technical lead for traditional publishers and digital advertisers throughout the city of Boston for over a decade.
My approach in the redesign was to put the emphasis on the program’s very visual experience, as well as make it easier for the program organizers to collect applications.
As a political action brochure, the microsite functioned as a hub of information about the nation’s finances, linking out to the Comeback America Initiative’s “Fiscal IQ” survey.
We wanted Philip’s new website to highlight the tireless ingenuity of his firm, so the case studies took front and center right off the homepage.
Qualified Digital partnered with me to build Amplify Partners’ new website, which Qualified designed. Amplify was looking to take advantage of a modern redesign and all that WordPress Gutenberg has to offer.
O’Reilly Media’s “Missing Manual” series editor Nan Barber approached me to edit the Third and Fourth editions of CSS3: The Missing Manual.
The WordPress theme I built allows site administrators to create highly modular pages by selecting from a bank of configurable blocks that require no technical expertise to manage.
The Maiden is fully responsive and built on top of WordPress, its back end architected such that The Maiden staff can easily update menu items and specials.
Argus contracted me to develop Northeastern University’s new NU Crossing website, a promotional brochureware for sharing networking events within the university.
As Editor of Touchstone, I created the 2006 issue of Touchstone, the student literary magazine of Stetson University, alongside Assistant Editor and digital artist Laura Oxendine.
Director and Chief Curator Rachel Nelson hired me to develop the redesign for the Institute of Arts & Sciences at University of California Santa Cruz, a university art and research center that houses art exhibitions and social justice initiatives.
Using WordPress, I created a theme that allowed the agency’s small team to get hands-on with their portfolio content while preserving the unique layout of their website’s design.
Using WordPress as the platform for the website, I created a place for the founders of Leap to blog about branding and showcase their agency’s work.
When it comes to specialized work, hire battle-tested experts to get the job done right. I build platforms that take care of brands, so you can go back to building yours. Don’t hesitate to get in touch. A consultation is free, and we can determine over a quick phone call if I’m a good fit for your project.
