Brian Plotner

Brian Plotner

Web Dev/Designer

Live Sites:

Expectation:

A 1:1 site rebuild on client’s current platform to eliminate compounding issues; user experience was not on par with client expectations, site was years behind on plugin updates, PHP was several versions behind current.

Completion:

  • 1:1 site rebuild
  • Streamlined plugins
  • Built Ecommerce store with 170+ items
  • USPS live rates for shipping
  • Refined backend experience
  • Migrated site from staging to client’s domain
  • Created eight site tutorial videos for client reference
  • Continue to provide support at client’s request

Expectation:

Complete site design and build that would be visually representative of the client’s brand, would work in tandem with their previously existing social media presence, and account for regular image and informational updates.

Completion:

  • Create complete site concept and build out
  • Figma layouts for desktop/tablet and mobile
  • Source imagery relevant to theme
  • Original collage work for header and individual pages
  • Forms for Review Page and Contact Page.
  • Continue to provide support for necessary updates

Project Sites:

Expectation:

Create a responsive website for a (fictional) business. Site must include original copy, sourced imagery, and hamburger menu (JavaScript) for tablet and mobile devices. Take into account Gestalt Principles (proximity, continuity, etc.) and user experience in the design. 

Completion:

  • InVision used for interactive mobile prototype
  • Modern web layout
  • Fully responsive design
  • JavaScript coded hamburger menu
  • Custom Art Deco borders for header and navigation
  • Sourced images and font theme
  • Original branding materials

Expectation:

An open concept project where (original) design work was used to create a portfolio website of selected works from a two year period, displaying a strong understanding of concepts and methods learned throughout the semester.

Completion:

  • Open concept problem solving
  • Custom layout relevant to theme
  • Concept inspired by Y2K period design
  • Landing page
  • Inline frame used for embedding images
  • All original artwork
  • Individual page didactic information

Expectation:

Find a pre-existing business’s website to rebuild, improving upon UX/UI where necessary. Use previously discussed coding concepts to create a successful project. Take into account the client’s current branding and how it will be incorporated, or changed, in the new build.

Completion:

  • Complete rebuild of current site
  • Maintain professional integrity
  • Create a more modern corporate layout
  • New imagery to reinforce services offered
  • Modern site navigation
  • Care to eliminate original site redunduncies