Howells.

Specializing in the design and development of online platforms and applications, available for project commissions or consultation.

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I have been a professional web designer and developer for over six years via careers in advertising finance, and management consulting. My clients span a broad range of industries, and projects include portfolio sites through to fully bespoke custom-built enterprise applications.

When the project need arises, I draw on a close-knit network of excellent designers and developers, principally from the audience and contributors of siteInspire, and often collaborate with agencies and independent designers.

Development skills include HTML(5)/CSS(3), Javascript (jQuery and Coffeescript), Ruby on Rails, PHP (Codeigniter), ExpressionEngine, SQL, and Git. I'm proficient in functional architecture, data modelling, UX/UI design, wireframe development, branding consultation, social media, and content creation/curation.

I am interested in helping clients design and prototype complex online platforms, especially for new companies and startups but I welcome discussion of any sort of project.

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I have been lucky enough to work with a diverse variety of clients and collaborate with incredible designers and developers, including:

YCN, Streeters, Re-format, MAD Agency London, Dazed Group, Ben Stott, Boisdale, Art & Sole, Inventory Studio, Aedas Research, dn&co, APA, Lomalogue, Johanna Lundberg, ChambersJudd, Please, Pentagram

  • siteinspire

    siteInspire

    a showcase of the very best web and interaction design today, started primarily as a tool to keep track of web design trends and inspirational sites.

  • ycn

    YCN

    I work regularly with YCN—a unique creative agency that represents the finest creative talent; and produces design, content, campaigns and other communication for varied clients.

  • calvert-journal

    Calvert Journal

    an online magazine created by the Calvert 22 Foundation, a daily briefing on Russian art, design, film, architecture and related cultural areas. Based on identity guidelines by Winkreative.

  • fiftytwo

    Fiftytwo

    a network for creative professionals, where independents or businesses can share new work and work in progress, just once a week.

  • creative-journal

    Creative Journal

    a journal featuring creative inspiration, new work, and events, spanning a diverse array of disciplines including graphic design, architecture, photography, and art.

  • design-array

    design/array

    a sister site to siteInspire, design/array exists to editorially showcase the individuals and agencies behind some of the best websites today.

  • whole-food-diary

    Whole Food Diary

    a food blog featuring articles, recipes and information on whole ingredients, written by Cecilia Halling.

  • streeters

    Streeters

    in collaboration with YCN, I architected and developed a new website for London and New York-based fashion agency Streeters, built on a bespoke portfolio management system.

  • dazed-digital

    Dazed Digital

    front-end design and development for the world-renowned fashion, arts and culture magazine.

  • re-format

    Re-format

    Front-end development for Re-format; an architecture and design practice.

  • kpf-foundation

    KPF Foundation

    design and front-end development for an architecture-led arts foundation. (The website was not launched.)

  • aedas-r-and-d

    Aedas R&D

    International architecture firm Aedas required a separate platform to showcase and document their research and development activities. The platform is a bespoke system tailored to the firm’s requirements.

  • boisdale

    Boisdale

    A website for the multi-venue jazz bar and restaurant group, Boisdale. The site serves as a central platform for each venue’s information and event details.

  • 40-bruton-street

    40 Bruton Street

    Design and development for a London-based luxury commercial property; for design agency dn&co.

  • the-gourmand

    The Gourmand

    The online presence for a new contemporary arts, culture, and food magazine.

  • inventory-studio

    Inventory Studio

    Front and back-end development for London-based design studio, Inventory.

  • futurising

    Futurising

    A website for a 2-day creative careers festival organised by the LCC. Working with YCN for the branding and identity, I architected and developed the platform. (No longer online; a preview is available.)