Webdesign Portfolio
selected websites:
This is a selection of some of the websites I've designed for my clients.
Each site is custom-designed to reflect the goals, desires, aesthetic, and personality of the client. Click on any of the images to visit the site or see a larger screen shot.
poets & writers
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The Commonwealth Cafe New site presenting research on U.S. Filipino writing of the early 20th century features a gritty, Great Depression-era design incorporating old photos and newspaper images.
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Michael McClure New website for renowned poet, playwright & essayist Michael McClure includes audio, video, art & the written word. Recently launched, it is growing fast.
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Michael McClure & Ray Manzarek
Official site of poet/playwright Michael McClure & Ray Manzarek, keyboardist for The Doors, focusing upon their collaborative performances, CDs & DVDs. Clients since 2002, this fresh design launched in late 2008. |
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Ted Joans - Beat / Surrealist Poet Website for the late Surrealist / Beat Generation poet & artist. Site was created to promote a collection of poetry, and includes the poet's bio, poems, basic shopping cart & email form. View alternate design
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Edwin Romond - Poet Freshly redesigned website for poet Edwin Romond, featuring news, workshops, events, books & poetry.
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Sandra Bettencourt - Poetic Indulgence
New website created to promote the author's upcoming poetry collection, Poetic Indulgence. She asked for a dramatic, elegant - and yes, indulgent! - design, incorporating deep reds, gold and black.
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The Power of the Dark Goddess and Other Stories by George J. Bryjak New website to promote George J. Bryjak's book, which features short stories and flash-fiction.
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L.G. Hertz, Poet
New website commissioned by the estate of the late poet, L.G. Hertz. Features his biography, a selection of poems from his published books, and contact information for the press.
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My Childhood's Home: Growing Up With Young LincolnNew website to promote Richard Kigel's book about Abraham Lincoln's formative years. Launched in time for the 200th anniversary celebration of Lincoln's birthday, in February 2009.
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Lunacy Lost: A Memoir of Mental Healing
New website with a basic design, to promote the forthcoming book, Lunacy Lost, "a memoir of mental healing along the nutrient path." Includes bio, excerpts from the book & resources.
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Poet's Pen - Light Verse
Site for husband-and-wife poets Keith & Elizabeth Stanley-Mallett promotes their 4 books. Keith & Elizabeth asked for a pink & green theme which would include a pen-and-parchment graphic they provided. A very clean, light-hearted design.
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booksellers, publishers & vintage items
music & music-related websites
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Susie Flaherty New website for Americana / blues singer-songwriter Susie Flaherty incorporates a homespun, earthy theme.
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Michael McClure & Ray Manzarek
Official site of poet/playwright Michael McClure & Ray Manzarek, keyboardist for The Doors, focusing upon their collaborative performances, CDs & DVDs. A client since 2002, this is a fresh, updated design. |
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Craig Louis Dingman Site with blog, for a blues musician, launched to coincide with his new CD release. Craig asked for a retro, jazzy design with very clean, minimalistic lines. Inspiration came from classic jazz album covers from the 1950s & 1960s.
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Beyond From Within New website for Steve Andrews' psychedelic / folk rock band, Beyond From Within.
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juliekayclark Built to promote singer-songwriter juliekayclark and her CDs, including "People Are Like Dogs." A former veterinarian, juliekayclark asked for a dog theme to match the CD's design. Features a blog, gig calendar, music clips, and photo gallery.
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genealogy & historical websites
artist & photographer websites
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Larry Keenan Award-winning photographer's gallery of over 250 Beat Generation, Bob Dylan, & counterculture photos.
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Katie Pfeiffer's Art World Portfolio website for a folk artist, using her signature color palette. Site has recently been greatly expanded, and also features a blog.
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web services sites:
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Quanta Hosting Single-page brochure website for the webhosting service affiliated with Quanta Webdesign, through which we offer hosting services to our clients. This site has a very warm, retro, early 20th Century look & feel.
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Denise Enck A redesigned, graphically rich site for the owner of Quanta Webdesign. This one-page website serves as a concise introduction to Denise and her businesses and includes a contact form.
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examples of graphics work:
For information about my graphics services, including photo restoration & manipulation and banner ads, please see my other services page, or email me for more examples & information.
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