TEAM Charter Schools
Web system for the TEAM network of KIPP Charter Schools— link coming soon!
In 2008, I designed and developed a content managed web system for TEAM Schools.
TEAM Schools managed the project and provided design direction.
The site is built using WordPress to provide content management.
"Again thanks so much for the great work . . . you did a really impressive job." —ThomasxdexSimon, Marketing and Communications Associate, TEAM Schools (November 2008)
BALIF, Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom
Web system for the BALIF professional organization— link coming soon!
In 2008, I designed and developed a robust web system for BALIF.
The system is built using WordPress, WordPress MU and aMember to support content management, committee blogs, online subscription management and member profiles.
Dagoba Organic Chocolate (Artisan Confections Company)
In 2008, I designed and developed a content managed website for Dagoba Organic Chocolate's Seed the Day outreach campaign.
Artisan Confections Company (parent to Dagoba, Scharffen Berger and Joseph Schmidt) managed the project, and Maxwell PR provided design direction and content.
The site is built using WordPress to allow for client content management and community participation.
Through the website, Dagoba is sharing its conservation efforts in Costa Rica, giving away free seed packets in the U.S., accepting flavor ideas for a future chocolate bar, and requesting garden photos for an inspirational "Green Thumb Gallery." The Greenthinkers Blog says this the "most ingenious campaign to come across our desk in a while."
Postcard Communications and Consulting
In 2008, I designed and developed a content managed website for the PR firm Postcard Communications.
Postcard Communications founder OlgaxKatsnelson provided design preferences and content. Logo design by AvrOko.
The site is built using WordPress so Postcard Communications can make multimedia content readily available to the press.
"As always, thank you. You're an absolute pleasure to work with." —OlgaxKatsnelson, Postcard Communications Founder (April 2008)
California State University East Bay, University Libraries
Library Website and Librarian Subject/Course Guides (beta sites are now public)
In 2007-08, I designed and developed a content managed web system for the University Library and a multi-user blogging system for University librarians.
The library's web team (led by Electronic Collections Librarian LorixTownsend) managed the project and provided design direction. The site also complied with University design and accessibility requirements.
The extensive library website is built with WordPress and supports straightforward organization and easy modification of content. The system for librarian guides is built using Multi-User WordPress.
"You've been cheerful, professional and enthusiastic throughout the project . . . You possess a rare combination of outstanding design and project management skills and technical expertise . . . It's been a pleasure watching you create an attractive, functional website for us - we've received a lot of positive feedback about it." —LorixTownsend, Electronic Collections Librarian (August 2008)
APS Consulting Group
Web System for San Mateo County Knowledge Capture Project (final site is protected)
In 2007-08, I designed and developed a highly customized blogging system to assist a county government with retirement transitions.
APS Consulting Group president LalehxShahidi managed the project and worked with the county to develop content.
The web system uses a straightforward interface and a customized WordPress CMS that allows retirees and their replacements to easily share knowledge.
GIS Planning
ZoomProspector.com (beta site)
In 2007-08, I illustrated graphics and provided interface design support for GIS Planning's ZoomProspector project.
GIS Planning's president AnatalioxUbalde provided design direction, and KevinxKnapp programmed the site.
Friendly informational graphics and clean interfaces help simplify GIS Planning's innovative web tools.
"…when I was showing this to opinion-makers in the economic development profession at the Orlando Leadership conference there was so much positive feedback about the graphics. They thought they were great. (Good job Sarah!)" —AnatalioxUbalde, CEO, GIS Planning (February 2008)
Explorit Science Center
Classroom Adventures Educational Signage
In 2007, I performed copyediting, photography, and design to produce over 80 signs for Explorit Science Center's traveling classroom science exhibits.
Explorit Science Center provided the initial content and guidelines. Stock illustrations were obtained from various sources.
The signs are used to guide K-6 students in exploring interactive science exhibits. They are designed with clear wording and visuals to allow English Language Learners and non-reading students to undertake science activities with minimal adult assistance.
"Wow! The signs look very nice." "Thanks again for all of your hard work." —MeganxChiosso, Program Director, Explorit (September 2007, December 2007)
Global Water Instrumentation
2007 Resource Book
In 2006-07, I performed book design, illustration, writing, and document management to produce Global Water's first Resource Book.
Global Water's marketing team provided much of the original copy and photographs.
Global Water's 192-page 2007 Resource Book book was an innovation in the water monitoring and control industry. The book was both a catalog and an informational document that serves to enhance the company's marketing and customer training efforts.
"It has been really great working with you on this and I can hardly wait to see the first printed copy." —PaulxAlleman, Product Manager, Global Water (February 2007)
The Organic City, a Multimedia Graduate Research Project (watch our thesis presentation video and some story clips)
In 2005-06, I co-created this location-based digital storytelling project and led technical development of the project's main and mobile websites.
My thesis partner, Seamus Byrne, led visual design, video production, and public outreach.
The project's website allows community members to find and tell written, audio, and video stories from an interactive map. Participants can also experience stories on MP3 players and Internet-enabled cell phones. The project's main and mobile websites run on highly customized versions of WordPress.
The Organic City received a Prix Ars Electronica honorary mention, an Interactive Media Arts Outstanding Achievement Award, a Webby nomination, and a CSU East Bay Graduate Research Grant. Seamus is tracking the online discussions of our project in his blog.
