Adam Poole - Web designer portfolio

Adam Poole is Web Designer and Illustrator based in Nottingham

As a self motivated, practical and organised person Adam is quick to get work started and fit in well as a contributing group member. He has been developing personal websites for around 6 years and has been working on commercial sites for around 4 years. Adam has many years experience with the conception, organisation, design and production of projects. Involving working with clients and suppliers to make sure that deadlines are met and briefs fulfilled.

Key skills

Experienced web designer and developer.
Extensive knowledge of Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop and Flash.
Strong creative flair and 5 years experience in web design.
Good communication skills with customers and colleagues at all levels.
Experienced user of both modx and Rhythmyx CMS and a number of smaller bespoke Content Management Systems.
Proficient in XHTML and CSS with an understanding of Javascript, PHP and SQL.
Strong understanding of SEO, Accessibility and W3C validation issues.
Excellent quality assurance and proof reading skills.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, Fireworks, Quark, Indesign.

Web design gallery

Kwikspace site design with a PHP registration form

This is a site design with a PHP registration for a small timber frame company. The site is not live but the form is fully working, so please feel free to try it out.

Sliding puzzle on NTU Chancellor's Appeal microsite

This is a sliding puzzle coded in JavaScript. I have adapted the jqPuzzle code to suit NTU's need and improved the look of the game.

NTU Science and Heritage Reseach Cluster microsite

Built for Nottingham Trent University. I produced the whole of the this website within a freshly created CMS template, I worked on the layout, colour palette and image preperation. Working directly with the client, I created the structure and prepared then entered the content.

NTU Sport and Lifestyle website

Built for Nottingham Trent University. I created the structure of the this website within the Content Management System. Working with a project manager and copywriter, I also entered the content, created image galleries and compiled a timetable of exercises using popups created with javascript. The timetable conforms to the University's Accessibility standards, especially in the choice of colours suitable for colour blind users.

Goatskin Mountain

An online illustration portfolio for my personal illustration and Flash work.

apt-shirts

An online clothing store where I sell a varity clothes adorned with my designs.

Further information

Adam has experience working for both very large and very small firms and can thrive in both enviroments. He can handle multiple projects whilst also dealing with the hum-drum of every day tasks. Whilst client releations can sometimes be a hassle they are also one of the most important parts of any job, luckily Adam is a likeable individual and gets on well with clients.

In previous roles Adam has dealt with major sites, for a variety of Blue Chip clients. He has good time management skills and actually enjoys the odd tight deadline. Even before working in the Web Industry Adam was working in design and has had many years experience dealing with corporate identities and style guidlines.

Personal interests

Adam's main pastime is art, both his own and that of others. He produces freelance illustration/design work for a variety of clients. He enjoys multimedia design and runs a couple of websites, one of which apt-shirts is an online t-shirt store.

Amateur photography is his favoured way to relax and he combines it with his love for the 'Great Outdoors', where he enjoys activities such as hiking and cycling.

Contact details

If you wish to contact Adam, please email and he will get back to you as soon as possible.

Adam Poole - Web Designer/Developer