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Ade Gascoyne Woodworks

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Front-end design, Front-end build, CMS integration

Description

When Ade Gascoyne asked me to design his website, his main requirement was that the new site would appeal to the high-end clients he was starting to attract. As a maker of top specification kitchens and furniture he knew that his original 'cheap and cheerful' site didn't match the level of quality that his clients would expect from his workmanship so my mission was to make a site that was more in inline with his level of skill.  Ade has now left carpentry to become a full time preacher hence the lack of a live link!

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NewOfficeAmerica.com

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Front-end design, Front-end build, CMS integration, Caching system, Blog, Mobile version

Description

A searchable directory of offices to rent and lease in North, South and Central America.  The site was built with speed and scalability in mind and relies on an advanced caching system to deal with the high traffic volumes, large article numbers and geo-searching requirements of the site.

Michael has worked tirelessly to make our websites a success and has always been available for support and to bounce ideas off regardless of his schedule. We look forward to working with him on our next project! NewOfficeAmerica.com

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Newland Chase

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Front-end design, Front-end build, CMS integration, HTML newsletter campaign, Blog, Mobile version

Description

Newland Chase specialist immigration lawyers needed their site completely redesigned and rebuilt from the ground up.  Their new site was built around ExpressionEngine and included an HTML 5 / Javascript interactive map to demonstrate the territories they deal with.  They also had a mobile stylesheet created to target smartphone browsers.

Michael’s work on our website was of the highest standard from the design and planning stages through to post-build support.  We were impressed by the creativity and attention to detail of his designs, along with his receptiveness to our own ideas, and we are delighted with our new site.  Michael was always extremely helpful and his rapid responses to our queries made the whole process incredibly quick and unproblematic! Vanessa Beazley, Newland Chase

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Infinity Productions

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Front-end build, CMS integration, Caching system, Vimeo integration, Mobile responsive stylesheet

Description

Working in collaboration with graphic designer Matthew Olczak we were tasked with creating a fully responsive and easy-to-manage website for Infinity Productions.  This website is heavily integrated with Vimeo using their frogaloop API to control and manage embedded video navigation.  Other features include a video portfolio function to allow directors to choreograph their own groups of videos and send out links to interested parties and multi-directional relationship fields to allow productions to be associated with individual directors and each other.

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QIQ

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Front-end design, Front-end build

Description

QIQ approached me to design the UI for their iPad queue management system.  I presented both a multi-pane and tabbed interface with the latter being developed for the final product.  The front-end build made extensive use of the iPad's CSS 3 and HTML 5 capabilities.

The designs produced by Siblify took into account all of our requirements and anything we missed was gently brought to our attention by Michael. We knew the functionality required but lacked experience in user interface design and all of the pitfalls that go with it. Siblify talked us through our project and how it was going to progress, putting us at ease every step of the way. There was great care and attention paid to our feedback and we felt Michael truly became part of the team. Founder & Director, QIQ

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St Mary’s Maiden Newton

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Front-end design, Front-end build, CMS integration

Description

After 860 years of having no website, St Mary's Maiden Newton decided it was about time they caught up with the rest of the world!  The site needed to be bright, modern and easy to use in order to get the message across that whilst the building is old, what's going on inside is still relevant and moving with the times.

Due to the none-profit nature of this project, the site was based on a re-useable platform I developed to cater for Churches I am linked to.  The use of this code-base is demonstrated again below in a different guise for Priors Park Chapel.

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The Walker Pritchard Partnership

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Wireframes, Front-end design, Photography, Front-end build, CMS integration

Description

The Walker Pritchard Partnership came to me in search of a complete redesign of their existing website which they felt was looking out-dated and tired.  The process started with a set of wireframes which helped generate the basic structure of the site.  I then used these to complete a full set of designs before building the site on Expressionengine.

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Carver Harvey

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Design, Front-end build, CMS integration

Description

With a growing number of high profile public commissions under his belt, Tom 'Carver' Harvey needed a website that would encourage people to visit his sculptures in-situ whilst providing information and inspiration to anyone considering a commission of their own.  The site includes an interactive flash driven sculpture trail to allow visitors to pin-point nearby sculptures on a map of the UK and a guestbook to register their feedback.

My business has benefited hugely from the website that Mike built for me, it looks very professional and really stands out compared to other sites. He has come up with some really innovative ways of promoting my work, great stuff. Tom Harvey, Sculptor

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Totality

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Front-end build, CMS integration, Caching system, Vimeo integration, Mobile version with touch UI

Description

The Totality website needed an advanced CMS setup to provide multiple content sections that could be populated with images, text or video and that could be edited and re-ordered in a fast and simple manner.  The site had to be fully responsive and allow for touch swipe navigation on iOS devices.  The design work was by Matthew Olczak.

We have found you very easy to work with you and will definitely recommend you! I’m sure the team here will use you for future projects (Nick has been very impressed). Lucy, Totality

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MIchael Sibley Paintings

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Front-end design, Front-end build, CMS integration

Description

I wanted a really clean and gallery-like website to present my paintings online.  Whilst on the whole I wanted to keep things really simple, I did indulge in a zoomify gallery to enable users to get up close to my paintings which was essential due to the detailed nature of the work.

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Muir Cottage and the Bothy

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Design, Front-end build, CMS integration, Illustrated floor plans

Description

I was asked to develop a new website for this exclusive Cotswold retreat that was both simple to use and simple to manage.  It was important to get across in the designs the sense of tranquility and natural environment that is the cottage's main selling point.  Features included a content managed availability planner with a front-end diary and catorgorised image gallery.

The pricing arrangement was set out clearly so I knew what the total expenditure would be at the outset with no hidden extras. I am delighted with the result which really shows our joint collaboration and exchange of ideas. Your artist creativity was clearly as important, for me, as your web design expertise. Mark Grassick, Owner of Muir cottage and the Bothy

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Betty Twyford e-commerce site

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Wireframes, Front-end design

Description

Betty Twyford needed a full redesign and build as they were not happy with the conversion performance of their existing site.  Their products are firmly centered around a 50's / retro theme so it was important to reflect this strongly in the designs and colour scheme.

Unfortunately this website never moved beyond the design stage due to strategic changes within the company.

We have been very pleased with the work you did.... Thank you for your prompt and professional service. Ian Norman, Betty Twyford

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Holy Trinity Tewkesbury

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Front-end design, Front-end build, CMS integration

Description

When Holy Trinity Tewkesbury decided they needed a content driven website to replace their old site I offered to help.  The CMS needed to manage and store sermons, notices, newsletters and images in an easy-to-access way.  Accessibility was also a keen issue as I knew that I would be judged by a visually impaired member of the congregation who happens to be an expert in assistive software and web standards.  I'm glad to say I passed!

We're thrilled with our new church website, it’s bright, attractive and easy to navigate. Just as importantly, it’s very easy to operate. Mike provided a first class service and was very helpful and approachable throughout. Donna Bailey, Church Administrator

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West End in Schools

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Logo design, Web design, Front-end build, CMS integration

Description

West End in Schools needed a new website that would appeal to both teachers and pupils. I worked on creating them a new logo which was then the starting point for these designs.  The site was to be fully content managed using Expressionengine.

Michael was creative, fast and helpful - and I hope we will continue to develop the site together in future. Nigel Godfrey, West End in Schools

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Icthus Signs

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Front-end design, Front-end build

Description

Icthus Signs is a large format Christian banner printing company based in Coventry. They deal with both bespoke print and pre-designed banners and needed a website both to present their designs to potential customers and to enable the upload of artwork for printing. Usability was the key for this site as they have a few different services on offer and it would be easy for them to become confused.