Projects

Description

This website is a ministry featuring the pairing of Pastor Winifred's art and words. Primarily displaying sermonettes paired with quilts, the theme is bright warm just like the message.

Role

I designed and coded this site after a meeting with Pastor Winifred based on a theme variation SunProjectSystems I had designed. It is straightforward and to the point. It is sparse enough to stay out of the way and let the content be the main attraction. The graphics are all CC and Public Domain images.

Features

• custom database
• database driven content
• user friendly, custom CMS
• free to use CC and PD images

Description

This is my first attempt to actively 'give back'. I've written code snippets that, I hope, are useful to others in the past, but this is an active site that allows others call a 'widget' to host and display thumbnails from a photo (rss/atom) feed.

This is useful from the html-dabbling blogger or myspacer to the advanced coder who can't host their own thumbs for some reason, or doesn't want to go through the trouble of parsing a feed when it has already been done and is available. The source is available and there are various methods of using the widget the more difficult ones providing the most flexibility.

Role

I wanted to parse a Photo RSS Feed for use on a personal site of mine (http://nick.chapmanit.com). After I 'finished', I wondered how easy it would be to use the same code to parse Photo RSS Feeds from other sources (FlickR, Picasa...). Turns out, as long as they are well-formed Feeds, that parsing them with the same code usually only required a few minor code changes. So I automated it and cached the thumbnails to decrease bandwidth usage...and what you see is the current version.

Features

• html widget
• beginner and intermediate PHP methods
• advanced PHP for the most versatility
• live demo

Description

The EarthSync Energy Modernization and Climate Change Technology Hub is a commercial site designed to identify high level issues and technologies relevant to climate change mitigation and general sustainability.

Role

This was my first big project which became a polished site. The EarthSync Companies hired me to build this site from the ground up. I worked from an inital layout based on a word document which has been completely overhauled multiple times. I created the content storage database and designed an implemented all elements of the interface and page layout. This site is database fed with dynamic content which can be updated through a friendly user interface (by administrators).

Features

• custom database
• database driven content
• interface for content management
• administrator controls for content exposure
• dynamic content based on user input
• custom navigation menu
• advanced search integration
• custom layout and graphics
• tags

Description

The PublicGen Companies operate with the purpose of brokering contracts and coordinating the deployment of specific client technologies meeting stakeholder energy modernization and GHG mitigation goals. PublicGen supports projects by being linked with other TBA contract partner capabilities and with the assistance of technical, project management, and business experts who investigate, propose, and implement system-wide solutions.

Role

My first project with The EarthSync Companies, this site began as a template job -- the content existed and a web template had been purchased. The project quickly grew in scale as my client requested more and more template customizations and page variations.

Features

• content insertion
• template customization and modification
• cutstom navigation bar and graphics

Description

SPS provides global project solutions for business, government and non-profits. New initiatives, product deployment, communications, sales channels and special event projects are examples of SPS support areas. Knowledge and innovation management are part of the added value project process SPS offers.

Role

This is another EarthSync Companies Project, so naturally I was interested in working on this site. The site is similar in layout, form, and function to EarthSyncHub.com. It is article driven and allows submissions from authorized users into designated categories.

Features

• [see EarthSyncHub.com features]
• one-click theme changes (click 'remove theme')
• redesigned, highly modular page design

Description

The Palette is an online art gallery. The site is designed to showcase the available artwork which will be available for sale to the public. The site differs from traditional galleries in that art can also be rented for approved functions in addition to being purchased. There are also frequent promotions which aim to give quality art to site visitors.

Role

I was approached by the Art Director with the concept for TPFAG and was interested immediately. A designer I work with often skillfully rendered the web design which was heavily influenced by original concepts derived from meetings between myself, the director, and another consultant. The site aims to be more interactive than typical sites, offering features such as the ability to view a piece of art in office, bedroom, and living room type settings.

Features

• custom, in house contact form
• custom database
• art input interface for content management
• database driven content
• multiple many-to-many db relationships

Description

It is often argued, perhaps equally often proudly claimed, that programmers are lazy. While some prefer euphemisms like efficient or practical, there is some truth to the claim. The end result of a program is frequently to reduce the time spent on some task -- to automate it. That is the case with this project as I designed it to automate a daily task I was assigned by Waterbury Public Schools. The total time put into the project was greater than what I would have spent individually for about a month, but this program will likely by far outlive my current job designation.

Role

I designed this site/web application from the ground up, with some strong design and code references to SPS and a few other past projects. The absences reported for the district are imported daily (automatically) and immediately become available for the DNR Reports. The reports display in the browser and are available in a .csv file for download.

Features

• custom script for automated daily imports
• administrative tools for custom imports
• LDAP / Active Directory integration
• secure authentication
• JQuery UI utilization
• custom navbar with location identifier

Description

The Satire is a band comprised of former members of The Blamed/Left out/The Blamed is Dead. I'm a long time fan of their roots and hope to enjoy their new stuff even more. According to them, they are "5 dudes. We just want to have a good time, so come bust a move to where the games are played, it's chill, it's fresh, it's Noah's Arcade The Satire." [from their MySpace page]

Role

I contacted The Satire when I noticed their page was no longer live. I told them I'd make a page for them out of love, devotion, and appreciation. They probably considered a restraining order...but agreed to allow me to do my thing. I basically made a Content Management System for housing the information (not database housed yet, but I'm keeping that option available) and am preparing for web-based content management in case the guys want to handle the content control themselves. Otherwise, I'll post content as they provide it.

Features

• modularized pages
• custom layout and graphics
• persistant flash based music player

Description

PostNBeam.com is a website designed to inform people interested in Post and Beam style homes about the options they have when preparing to and building a home.

Role

I designed and coded this site in highschool. It begin to show it's age more and more as knowledge about and experience in web development increased. I recently decided it was a good candidate for a cms-based site update. While the content is relatively static and in that respect doesn't utilize much of the flexibility that Drupal offers, the site was easy to transfer and looks neat and clean.

Features

• simple, straightforward navigation
• clear, concise niche content
• lightbox2 graphical overlays
• durpal CMS based

Description

This was a school project. The assignment was to redesign the UNCA MMAS department pages. I chose a pretty extreme design based on a neat texture/graphic that I came across. The content was not changed, and only some of the links are working.

Role

I created everything but the content for this site -- I developed the concept, created the layout, and implemented the html and css. The font and the background texture were used for educational purposes only.

Features

• creative, eye catching design
• static html pages
• mouseover graphics
• a breadcrumbs navigation system

Description

This began as a school project. The assignement was to make a low footprint (graphically minimal, easy on bandwidth) three-tier website. I decided to make a music review website where I could write my thoughts about bands, albums, and live performances. I did not have the database experience I now have and was forced to put the project had to be put on hold.

I'm excited about rehashing this project. I'm going to do a redesign, but keep some of the original elements. I'd like to have reviews by myself, my brother, and my wife to start and eventually allow friends to add their reviews as well and potentially much more.

Role

I developed the concept, design, and layout for this site. All graphics are heavy edits of public domain images. Fonts are from free font websites but will likely be changed during site redesign.

Features

• (future) custom database
• database driven content
• interface for easy content addition
• ruby on rail or drupal implementation