Over the last year working for North Sails, I spent a great deal of time researching and developing two separate prototype Content Management Systems to support North's needs for public websites worldwide. After developing documentation defining users, business needs and specific functional requirements, there were at the time no reasonable alternatives in existing platforms. After developing the prototypes, enough advances had been made that it started to make sense to start with an existing platform and extend from there.

This was a fantastic project to work on. Starting in 2002, the goal was to create a web-based method for quoting sails to augment a process of them being priced and managed in a DOS-based system. First, a web-based suite of applications was created to store and manage customer and boat information. From there, a pricing application was developed that mirrored the off-line application by importing the same data files into an SQL database and mirroring the formula logic within the web application.

Designed logo and identity for a new cycling resort/training facility in Girona, Spain. The logo references heavily local color and style in contemporary Spanish Graphic Design while playfully incorporating the activity and geography in the region. Work also included planning network hardware and application suite to manage scheduling, reservations and web site content management from on-site in Girona.

Information Architecture for the North Sails One Design Europe web site, slated to be deployed in the North Sails Global Web platform. NorthU: Designed a website and course registration system that was used to run online course registrations and sell books and CD-ROMs. Developed workflow and information architecture, designed user interface and implemented the site. (The site has since been redeployed in the new web platform I designed prior to leaving North Sails)

Designed logo and shirts in addition to designing and developing the website. The site supported live updates via laptop or mobile device by the site owner at collegiate cross-country running events over an 11-week period. The site sustained millions of hits, supported banner advertising and paid subscriptions for premium content. A multi-level registration system for users allowed registered users to comment on posts and in the forum, and premium subscribers had access to additional images, video and article content.

Maria Bevilacqua is an amazing woman. I met her as she was starting a biscotti company - and her product was simply incredible. After pursuing that for some time she changed gears back to her love of photography. To help capture her style of imagery, her website needed to be extremely minimal. Simple photo icons with mouseovers to explore the site, and a subtle player application to display the images. It really lets her work shine through.