I design websites and graphics

Hi, my name is Michael Oxborrow. I am a website designer Based in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire near Nottingham in the UK. I am currently looking to expand my design experience by learning development skills and learning PHP, MySQl and Javascript.

I create websites professionally and as a hobby.

I get great satisfaction at balancing the coding brain with the artistic brain and producing work that people find both usable and accessible with great aesthetics.

  • I build websites that are accessible
  • I create website designs that are usable
  • I implement content management systems
  • I offer advice on search engine optimisation
  • I can set up your domain and hosting

I am looking to find full time permanent employment as a team member within the right company.

I am currently working as a freelance website designer and am willing to travel to take a design brief. Please visit Creative Website Designs to find out more about what I can offer on a freelance basis.

Last Updated (Monday, 16 May 2011 23:05)

 

Hands on experience with

(X)HTML, XML, CSS, Web 2.0, Flash, JavaScript, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, MySQL, phpMyAdmin, FTP, Joomla!, Drupal, Wordpress, Magento, CMS, Google AdWords/Analytics/Adsense, GoLive!, Act!(Sage), Image Ready, After Effects, Internet Explorer 5/6/7/8, Firefox 1/2/3, Safari, Word, Excel, FrontPage, Windows 95/98/NT/XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X.

Specialties

  • Ability to work under pressure, and to consistently deliver projects on time
  • Excellent communication skills and project management skills

Experience

Graphic/Website Designer

Internet/website industry

Designing & building web sites from conception through to coded, optimised & managed sites.

  • Taking meetings with clients to develop a design brief
  • Training clients in use of Content Management Systems (CMS)
  • Writing, editing & debugging code for accessibility & usability to W3C Standards based (X)HTML and CSS
  • Testing for cross-browser compatibility, usability, accessibility, Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Development & design of website CMS design using Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Joomla!
  • Designing HTML E-mail for mass mail campaigns
  • Managing Domain setup, DNS, MySQl databases, MX Records & E-mail accounts
  • Creating, updating and maintaining multiple web sites
  • Understanding of web design architecture, e.g. FTP client, the server/client relationship
  • Interpreting different browsers, and industry standards and how they impact a website
  • Creating media rich content including graphics, logos and animations for web sites and for print
  • Collaboration with content providers
  • Ensuring web site quality, performance and reliability
  • Providing technical website support to clients
  • Assisting clients with email queries and setup using remote access
  • Fielding telephone calls/emails and dealing with enquiries (technical, administrative and accounting)

Last Updated (Monday, 16 May 2011 19:15)

 

Latest Web Designs

Web design projects that I have undertaken free of charge in order to promote my services and keep my portfolio up to date.

Milly Bridal

Company providing custom Made Wedding Dresses for brides at Bargain Prices.

OCD Aware

Charity promoting awareness of Obsessive Compulsive Disorders.

Latest Digital Art

Digital Art design projects created just for fun and keep my portfolio up to date.

Panoramic Marvel artwork designed using Photoshop & Illustrator

For Desktop Wallpapers (2560x1600)

Last Updated (Tuesday, 17 May 2011 15:03)