Blog

Thoughts, ramblings and advice of a long-time, full-time freelance interface designer & front-end coder.
Take from it what you will.

Outsource Resource

August 19th, 2022

A Digital Design Resource. The majority of my time over recent years has been as a digital design resource for organisations and marketing teams. I’m able to provide fast-turnaround, high-quality results for shorter-term promotions and sales/marketing projects. These...

Still here, what a year.

September 14th, 2020

​Just a quick note to say I’m still here and working hard from home in 2020. I hope your year isn’t a complete bin-blaze. It’s been a busy time, and I’ve neglected the blog - so am...

Communication as a Freelancer

February 27th, 2018

Yes and No Communication I have two general rules when communicating with existing and potential clients: lead with positivity and it’s ok to say no. I use these ideas for just about every email and phone call, regardless of...

Freelance Money: In & Out

January 23rd, 2018

Keeping a close eye on the money in and money out of your freelance business is very important. A freelancer will have irregular income. You always need to know: Are you doing well? Who’s paid, who hasn’t? What...

My experience with CraftCMS

December 5th, 2017

CraftCMS was created by the people that made my favourite ExpressionEngine plugins. And now they make my favourite content management system. Like ExpressionEngine, CraftCMS is a system that comes blank - a clean slate for you to build up your...

Wordpress as a CMS

October 10th, 2017

​I’ve been developing and customising Wordrpress for a long time. It’s the go-to for smaller projects due to it’s zero cost, thousands of (mostly free) plugins and flexible themes. It’s either the client-requested CMS, or the...

ExpressionEngine Developer Thanks

August 8th, 2017

​I’ve been developing / installing and maintaining ExpressionEngine since late 2011. It was the first CMS where I felt I had the power to really control the admin side of content management. It felt premium and powerful in the hands of...

Quick facts

  • Freelance web designer based in the Blue Mountains (just outside Sydney)
  • Prefer to work from my office
  • Hour rate: $ contact me
  • Project rate: $ will quote
  • I'm passionate about quality
  • Married, with two great kids

Read more about me...

Skill & software overview

  • Trained graphic designer
  • 22+ yrs commercial experience
  • User-centred approach
  • Advanced Photoshop & Illustrator
  • Advanced HTML & CSS
  • W3C & WAI compliant
  • Responsive / Mobile friendly
  • WordPress customisation
  • ExpressionEngine customisation
  • Craft CMS customisation
  • ZenDesk theme customisation

Right now I am...

  • Working with Signet to lift their online presence. Interface design & code, EdMs and digital graphics are all part of the suite of changes underway.
  • Ongoing work with Insignia to create digital art for online and tradeshow promotion.
  • Working with a podcast production company on a popular US-based medical podcast website running Wordpress.

Testimonials

I love it man - You never disappoint, I'll pass on to the guys and come back to you... they all love it. Richard M, Marketing Consultant
Thanks so much! We all love the new website and content management system... A very creative and strategically spot on solution. Thanks! Anna, HeartKids
Dave you’re amazing. Thanks for updating so quickly. Chrissy, Duco Promotions Limited
Thank you mate and thanks for all the back and forth... you were really great in updating multiple times! Rees T, NRL
Thanks Dave, all looks perfect... The site is looking absolutely brilliant and is exactly as hoped for it to look and function. Tony M, NRL Wellbeing & Education
Thank you for your amazing work and website. Loving it! John Stewart, Tudor House
Great job turning this around. Thanks! Sara, RLIF
Thanks Dave, You’re a legend! Much appreciated. Al, Specialised Force

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