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Portland Web Design
Projects
These custom website designs are a collection of the sites I feel best reflect my style.
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Client: Living Well Events
Profile: Living Well Events was created out of a passion to educate how businesses and families can Live Well, and have fun doing it; showing that it is not difficult, or expensive, to adopt a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.
Client Response: "We would like to send a huge Thank You to you for your vision, your patience, your honest opinions, and your graceful ability to move through the creation of our logo, into the intricate needs of our website. All while pulling the design and navigation together beautifully!
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– Tracy Martin
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Client: In A Child's Path | Portland Infant Care, Childcare & Preschool
Profile: In a Child's Path is a full-time Portland child care facility, nurturing children through play. Located in Northeast Portland, the home-like setting and child-centered program promotes all facets of development in children ages 6 weeks through 5 years.
Design Goal: A warm, welcoming site reflecting the program's child-centered philosophy.
Client Response: "My website really needed an update and Amy turned my old site into a beautiful reflection of who we are. She is a treasure with the finest abilities in listening skills wrapped with a sense of support to draw out the true authenticity of the project. I enjoyed working with her throughout the process with the final result being superb." |
– Cindy Wiederhold, Owner
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Client: reSPACEd
Profile: reSPACEd melds strong organizing
principles with innovative design concepts to bring form
and function into the spaces of Portland-metro homes.
Design Goal: A well-balanced site that
communicates order and simplicity.
Client Response: "Thanks for all your hard work!
You have a fantastic eye for design! " – MaryJo
Monroe, Owner
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Client: greenlight creative llc
Profile: greenlight creative is a full service Portland lighting production firm, specializing in creative lighting solutions for live events of all types.
Client Response: "My sincerest thanks for all your hard work on our logo and website. The quality and look of the site far exceeds our expectations, and to boot, it was a joy to work with you! I appreciate your even temper, creativity, and the way you calmly steered this project to fruition. I am thrilled with the speed of the turnaround....it was generally YOU waiting on US to get you copy! What a delight, and a real shift from other developers I have worked. I look forward to years of doing business with you!" –Dwayne Thomas, owner
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Client: Brookside Inn
on Abbey Road
Profile: Located 45 minutes southwest of Portland,
Brookside Inn On Abbey Road is an upscale inn in the heart of Oregon
wine country.
Design Goal: A site reflecting the flavor of the
Northwest and the Inn's culinary focus.
Client Response:"We
are delighted with the website. It has a very elegant feel to it." – Bruce & Susa Bandstra, Owners
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Client: Ron Ulicny, Artist
Profile: Ron Ulicny is a sculpture, painter, phototographer and assemblage artist in Portland, Oregon.
Design Goal: A hip but sophisticated site reflecting
her design style.
Client
Response: "I think I have to sum up my experience working with Amy this way: I'm probably the pickiest, most annoying, and self-absorbed client she has ever had to deal with, and yet she coddled and placated me all the way to exactly what I was looking for… a simple, clean, and stunning website. I would recommend her to anyone, and look forward to working with her again. Thank you, Amy…You Rule!" – Ron Ulicny, Artist
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Client: Noir City Band
Profile: With influences ranging from Miles Davis to Massive Attack, from Blondie to Garbage, Portland-based band Noir City makes original music that is played with high energy, creative musicianship, and genre-hopping ease.
Design Goal: Minimalistic
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Client: Soireé
Profile: Soirée is a full-service event
planning and management company based in Portland.
Design Goal: A site to reflect the cutting-edge
style of her events mixed with an element of fun.
Client Response: "You've been so flexible and easy to work with. You're able
to take my ideas and help make them happen by adding your creativity
and expertise. Plus, your fees are reasonable which is a must
since I am a small business myself." – Molli Barss, Owner
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Client: Inspired Interiors
Profile: Inspired Interiors offers both residential
and commercial design services for the Portland/Vancouver area.
Design Goal: A hip but sophisticated site reflecting
her design style.
Client
Response: "Thanks for everything
Amy. I receive so many positive comments on my site!"
– Tracy Feno, Owner
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Client: Hollywood Lighting, Inc,
Profile: Hollywood Lighting Services provides professional production lighting equipment and design services to the Pacific Northwest and across the country.
Client
Response: "Thank you so much for everything. I’m sure you’ve been through this enough that it’s not that big of a deal anymore, but I’m smiling from ear to ear. We went into this process hoping for a functional site that was relatively current. What we got is not only functional - it’s clean, intuitive, attractive and something to be proud of. I’d give a glowing recommendation to anyone who’s in the market for a great designer who is easy to work with. Your ability to take changes in stride is not only professional, it’s incredibly refreshing." – Edward Parker, Hollywood Lighting
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Project: Not Dead Yet Official Movie Website
Profile: Filmed in Portland featuring local cast and crew, an independent film for Everyone Who Believes In Second Acts
Design Goal: A professional website to complement and help brand the film
Client Response: "Amy was able to take our existing elements and work them into a design style that really helped brand our film. She blends artistic ability with technical knowledge so that all our needs were met. The site looks great. "
– Susan Hess Logeais, Producer and Screenwriter
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Client: A NewSeason Womens Resale Clothing
Profile: A womens resale clothing shop located in Vancouver, Washington.
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Client: Big Girl Workshop
Profile: Big Girl Workshop features sterling silver jewelry with initial charms, inspirational word tags, birthstones and charms.
Design Goal: A clean, simple e-commerce site with a whimsical feel.
Client Response: "I absolutely love the site." – Sharon Vipond, Designer & Owner
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Client: Mt Hood Bed & Breakfast
Profile: Set on the shoulder of Mt. Hood, this
small working ranch operates as a wedding venue and bed & breakfast.
Design Goal: To convey
a Northwest feel appealing to both brides and those traveling for
recreation
Client Response: "I
want to thank you for such a fabulous job on our website. I get
so many compliments – you are really gifted! You definitely
captured the look and feel of our business!" – Jackie
Rice, Owner
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Client: Authors Dennis Snow and Teri Yanovitch
Purpose: The primary purpose of this site was to brand the second edition of their business book, Unleashing Excellence: The Complete Guide to Ultimate Customer Service
Design Goal: Instead of a dry, corporate approach using a conventional template, the authors sought a more creative approach that was both upscale and subtle enough to appeal to senior management at Fortune 500 companies
Client Response: “Several people were involved in the Web site project, so Amy had to juggle different opinions regarding the design. She quickly incorporated the best ideas in a way in which everyone felt their input was valued, but at no time compromised the integrity of the intended design. The entire team is thrilled with the outcome, and we have received many compliments already. Amy has our highest recommendation.” – Dennis Snow and Teri Yanovitch, Authors of Unleashing Excellence: The Complete Guide to Ultimate Customer Service.
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| Client: The View Point Inn
Profile: The View Point Inn, a world class boutique hotel and fine dining restaurant has celebrated Presidents, Hollywood Motion Picture Stars and European Royalty. Located in the Columbia Gorge and on the National Register of Historic Places.
Design Goal: A website reflecting the rich history of the inn and the flavor of the Northwest.
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| Client: YardRents.com
Profile: Founded on the principle that renting equipment should be convenient for everyone, Portland-based YardRents.com makes it easy to plan home improvement projects, then rent or purchase the supplies online. Within hours an expert will deliver everything you need right to your door.
Client Response: "We're extremely happy with all the work Amy has done for the YardRents.com project. She helped establish our brand identity while working within our often ambiguous design constraints, and effectively coordinated with the YardRents.com web programming team to provide mockups that efficiently integrated into our eCommerce system. We'd highly recommend her for any design project regardless of industry."
– Dan Wakefield, Implementation Manager
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Sugar & Swank
Profile: Based in Seattle, Sugar & Swank offers
lifestyle management through make-up and fashion.
Design Goal: A fun, girly site featuring her services
and an online store to order product.
Client Response: "I
love my site! It is stylish, easy to navigate and very unique. You
did a great job! – Jennifer Muscatel, Owner
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Client: City Flowers
& Interiors
Profile: Located in the trendy Pearl District of
Portland, City Flowers specializes in creative flower arrangements
and accessory gifts.
Design Goal: A clean, professional site showcasing
their floral design business.
Client Response: "People are responding well to our new
site – We noticed an increase in web orders almost immediately!
Kudos to you for all your help!" – Erik Witcraft
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| Client: Creations by
Ly Weddings & Events
Profile: Based in Portland, Oregon, Creations by
Ly provides wedding consulting and planning services.
Design Goal: A clean, professional site catering
to the bridal market and showcasing her wedding portfolio.
Client Response: "We LOVE our new look! A special thanks
for all your hard work and patience! You're an amazing designer."
– Nadia Ly, Owner
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Client: Victoria Marchese,
Meadows Group Realtor
Design Goal: Victoria wanted the site to reflect
her personal style and be a community resource for clients. She
wanted it to be unique, while still maintaining a professional look
and feel.
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Client: An Affair to Remember
Profile: A premier event design company in Portland
and Seattle, An Affair to Remember participates in some of the Northwest's
most creative and compelling special events.
Design Goal: This client desired a classy, yet
simple design featuring a lively color palette.
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Client: Gorge-ous Weddings at the Wind Mountain Ranch
Profile: Located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, Wind Mountain Ranch is a private estate specializing in outdoor weddings, receptions, and special events.
Design Goal: Elegant but with a Northwest, rustic touch.
Client Response: "I never thought that building my website would be so easy! Thank you for all your help, ideas, and support with this new business adventure. I am so proud of our site and very thankful for your creativity and knowledge. You did an amazing job!" – Molly Gunn, owner
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Client: Sato+Partners
Profile: Experts in experience strategy, planning & design, management and organization development that successfully use Design Thinking to tackle business challenges and frame new opportunities.
Client Response: "We sought out Amy because we liked her fresh, clean, crisp style, that was evident across a wide variety of websites she designed. No formulaic, cookie cutter design here! She worked with us to match our brand/attitude, then applied her own design sensibilities to make the website pop. We look forward to continuing to work with Amy, and recommend her to others that are seeking a refreshing, crisp and clean style." – Steve Sato, Owner
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Client: CoopRising, the parent company of Buenísima Blends
Profile: Portland-based CoopRising produces high quality natural and organic products while committing to fair and respectful trade practices. Buenísima Blends Mango Nectar is the company's first product.
Design Goal: Colorful site reflecting the product and company's commitment.
Client Response: "Amy is truly a gifted designer. She's one of these rare professionals who has the artistic creativity to produce truly exceptional designs, and is able to do it with a focus and economy of resource that is rare in the industry. Amy also has the innate ability to see the subtle characteristics of the brand, and can express those elements through imagery. If I was given another opportunity to have Amy design a site, or be the lead profession on a project – I'd choose her in a second." – Michael Miller, owner
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Client: Alexan Designs
Profile: Alexan Designs specializes in artistic,
one-of-a-kind semi-precious stone jewelry creations.
Design Goal: An easy to navigate e-commerce site
showcasing her custom jewelry designs and a pleasing color palette
that would not compete with the images.
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Client: The Atrium at Montgomery Park Portland
Profile: The Atrium at Montgomery Park is a full-service wedding and special event venue located in the historic Montgomery Park building in Portland, Oregon.
Client Response:
"Over the course of building our website, Amy always incorporated my ideas and input and was diligent in responding to my questions. She was professional and fun to work with and we ended up with a dynamic website!" –Kristin Harris
Montgomery Park Portland
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Client: Poise Yoga, Pilates & Belly Dance Studio
Profile: Located in Beaverton, Oregon, Poise Studio
offers certified instruction in Yoga, Pilates and Belly Dance.
Design Goal: An inviting site that creates a sense
of balance and calm.
Client Response: "You came up with a perfect logo for our studio. Our
website looks amazing! We have already received comments from
people on how easy it is to navigate. You're professional, you
know your stuff and really understand your clients' needs."
– Victoria Marchese, Owner
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