Michael Almond

Open Source Web Application and CMS - Role: Creative Director I was responsible for all visual design and front-end tasks for a browser-based Open Source scheduling, project and content management system for film and media arts organizations. I designed the look and feel, created a logo and brand aesthetic, defined graphic standards, documented User Experience requirements, performed usability review, built standards-compliant XHTML/CSS templates, and performed general QA.

New Product Launch for leading ISP - Role: Lead User Experience Designer While working at PeoplePC online, EarthLink's value-based ISP, I was responsible for defining and clarifying the User Experience strategy; ensuring that members and visitors have useful, compelling and enjoyable experiences; Leading the creation of visual design elements for Web Properties, including page design, site navigation, look & feel, information architecture, and usability.

Portfolio Web Site - Role: Lead Designer & User Experience Specialist I designed the look and feel, brand aesthetic, defined graphic standards, global navigation, and documented User Experience requirements. I also created and optimized all graphics, built HTML/CSS templates, tested cross platform and on all supported browsers, and performed usability review and QA for an architect's professional Web site.

eCommerce Web Site & CMS for Orchard Supply Hardware - ! was responsible for front-end project tasks for an eCommerce site and information portal containing home and garden project details and other valuable consumer information for Orchard Supply Hardware, a Sears Subsidiary. I redesigned look and feel, defined graphic standards and brand aesthetic, global navigation, and documented User Experience requirements. I also performed usability review and built the HTML/CSS templates. I worked with back end developers on implementing a CMS.

Education & Advocacy Web Site - Role: Lead Front End Design & Development I created the "look and feel", helped determine the site's navigation and content requirements, information design for a new information and education site. I constructed the HTML pages and CSS, tested cross platform and on all supported browsers, validated all front end code and scripting, load time, and performed usability review and analysis.

Portfolio Web site - Role: Lead Front End Design & Development I designed the look and feel, brand aesthetic, defined graphic standards, global navigation, and documented User Experience requirements. I also created and optimized all graphics, built HTML/CSS templates, tested cross platform and on all supported browsers, and performed usability review and QA for an architecture firm's public Web site.