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The following represents my current body of work. It may seem a bit eclectic at times, but I see it as a rather rounded approach to understanding and designing for people. People like you and me who crave information and don't want anything holding it up, hiding it, or overly complicating it. It can be pretty or even fun just as long as you give it to us straight.

You can also take a look at my résumé if you are so inclined.

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Detroit Center

Jan. 2006 to Dec. 2007 |  detroitcenter.umich.edu

Overview

The Detroit Center website provides online access to information and resources related to the Center. As part of the University of Michigan community, it emphasizes fostering relationships between the campuses and Detroit through partnership, outreach, and education. I took over responsibility for the website shortly after the Center opened and both developed and maintained it during 2006 and 2007.

Contributions

  • Implemented website redesign using Sitemaker, XHTML, CSS, and Javascript.
  • Complied with Section 508 accessibility standards and best practices.
  • Developed online room reservations module.
  • Developed admin controls and reporting tools.
  • Designed and developed events listing and management tool.
  • Created and conducted usability testing and an online survey, the findings for which influenced future design and development plans.

Tools and Methods

  • Content Management Tool, Sitemaker
  • XHTML, CSS, and Javascript
  • On-site and Remote Usability Tests
  • Online surveys

Screenshots

Detroit Center Home Page
Detroit Center Room Request Form Detroit Center Facilities Detroit Center Image Gallery

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