makegoodchoices.org

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Specializing in random, eclectic, non-profit, mostly harmless web design.

A friend asked me if I could make a website once. So I did. And here we are. I mostly take on projects for people I know, or people who know people I know. If you're here then you probably know me. Or know someone I know. In any case, below are some examples of my work. I like to take my own photography. I also like to take on jobs for places that can't afford an actual web designer. I've created sites for churches, individuals, and bands to name a few, and also do a bit of logo work and print media on occassion. If you're interested in something or nothing in particular feel free to query using that link over to the right.

Jacob's Porch

www.jacobsporch.com

This site, built for the Lutheran Campus Ministry at Ohio State University, is an example of an entirely flash-driven page. For a campus ministry that does most of its connecting through Facebook and e-mail, the website primarily serves as a place to keep friends, supporters, and first-time visitors informed. As such, the emphasis is placed on visual appeal rather than heavily updated content. Most pages never need to change (directions, contact information, etc.), and a more complex design works well to communicate the feel of the ministry. For more examples of flash-driven sites, check out Jay Gamelin and the Columbus Huddle on from the list on the right.

Trinity Lutheran Seminary

www.trinitylutheranseminary.edu

Even though this site has a large amount of content, the design is relatively simple. The entire site is driven by a Content Management System (CMS) which enables easy creation and maintenance of pages. Due to Trinity's need to frequently add and update content, a CMS was the natural solution. Multiple users are able to easily make modifications using a simple online interface. This allows for an incredible amount of customization. For more examples of CMS driven sites, check out Summer Seminary Sampler, Learn / Discern, or Ask Jay from the list on the right.

The Marshfield Mission

www.sharethecall.com

This is another example of a CMS, which illustrates the scalability of this structure. The emphasis here is on simplicity of design. Even through content is sparse and the look is clean, this site has the same engine as the Trinity site above. The true beauty lies in the ease in which users can create and update content. Slideshows, blogs, video, and static pages are just a few of the components that can be integrated into a site using this system.