About

Web Design Develop

My career started off in graphic design, during the 1990's I watched the web develop and turned my attention to and learned how to design and build websites using HTML , CSS and JavaScript

As well as custom code solutions I take advantage of the many Low Code | No Code platforms such as Webflow to increase workflow productivity.

Areas of expertise

Website / Graphic Design

Wire-framing & Prototyping

Creating wireframes and interactive prototypes using tools like Figma, Relume to map out the user journey and interface structure.

Visual Design

Designing visually appealing and consistent interfaces and digital content using principles of colour theory, typography, and layout. Ensuring designs work well on a variety of devices and screen sizes.

Accessibility

Implementing accessible design practices to ensure inclusivity for users with disabilities.

Front End Development

HTML / CSS

Writing clean, semantic HTML and CSS to build the structure and style of web pages.

Javascript

Enhancing user interactions and creating dynamic content with JavaScript.

Performance Opitmisation

Techniques for optimising page load times and performance, such as minifying CSS/JS, image optimisation, and lazy loading.

SEO & Analytics

SEO Best Practices

Implementing on-page SEO techniques, optimising metadata, and ensuring proper use of headings and tags.

Analytics Tools

Using Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and other tools to monitor website performance and user behaviour.

My career history

Education

Manchester University

BA (HONS) Fine Art
1993
Work

Salford University

Printmaking assistant
1993 - 1996
Working alongside the Fine Art Lecturer demonstrating traditional and modern printmaking methods to Foundation & Degree students. Delivered workshops.
Work

The Body Shop Int

Graphic designer
1996 - 2002
Graphic designer for the UK Market producing visual merchandising display materials for all UK Stores, communication documents and product photography.
Work

Very Creative

Web / Graphic designer
2002 - 2004
Worked in a team of 10 in a small web agency in Chichester designing websites in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for various clients across the UK. Sat alongside developers gaining knowledge in how to implement designs into website using HTML, CSS and Javascript.
Went Freelance

designhousemedia

Web / Graphic designer
2004 - Present
I run and own a small company with a proven track record of delivering high-quality web and design solutions for a diverse range of clients.
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More what clients say about me

"I've had the pleasure of working with Martin over the last 18 months, and it's been an exceptional experience. Right from the start, his professionalism and expertise were evident. He didn't just bring technical skills to the table he also built a fantastic rapport with our team. This created an enjoyable, productive working environment and allowed us to move fast against tight deadlines.In summary, Martin is highly skilled, reliable and professional web developer who consistently delivers great results. I hope to work with Martin again in the not too distant future!"

Liam Duggan

Growth @ Wayflyer

"Martin has been a pleasure to work with, assisting Parcelhub on design projects for our downloadable and website assets including white papers, eBooks and complex diagrams. Martin comes strongly recommended and we look forward to working with Martin going forward. Keep up the great work!"

Simon Wright

B2B Marketing Consultant

"Martin has been a problem solver from day 1 with my website, Webflow challenges and has recently mapped out solutions to a number of my design problems. He's personal in his approach and really cares about delivering exceptional work and always has done so with very quick turn around times. No concerns in recommending him at all as he's an absolute professional to work with".

Jackie Coventry

Recruiter the SalesPeople Agency

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