robertgibsonmusic.comRobert Gibson, composer
A subtle site for a wonderful, subtle composer. There are several nice little details that were fun to create.
eighthblackbird.comPhenomenal New Music Ensemble
eighth blackbird was one of my first clients way back in 2001, so I was very excited to redesign their site for the second half of the decade. They keep getting better and better.
itslafoce.orgIncontri in Terra di Siena
Chamber Music Festival in Southern Tuscany
The Incontri needed a bi-lingual site to handle both their Italian and English-speaking fans. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to talk them in to flying me there for “research.”
petreaburchard.comActor & Writer
Petrea and I met at the British American Drama Academy’s Midsummer in Oxford program back before I even thought about designing my own website. She’s a wonderful actress, a very funny writer, and works consistently in the toughest show-biz town there is: LA. To showcase her two professions, I created two related templates, each with its own color scheme and personality.
jeremydenk.netPianist
In addition to being an extraordinarily fine musician, Jeremy is a pre-eminent contributor to the classical music blogosphere (which is larger than you might imagine). I upgraded his blog (Think Denk) from Blogger to WordPress, and created a companion site (yes, in Joomla) to handle everything else.
amybriggspiano.comPianist
Amy specializes in new music, so we wanted a strong, modern look (thank you, Helvetica) that also had a little softness (thank you, Light Blue and Gradient Tool). Amy’s blog is powered by a WordPress component that lives inside the Joomla! Content Management System. That last sentence probably made sense to only 3 people.
thepackagesolution.comPackage design and manufacturing
The Package Solution was looking for a very clean site to showcase the excellent design they wrap around various everyday objects. You’ve seen their work in Crate&Barrel, Target, and Walmart, and you’ve probably enjoyed tearing it apart later at home. They’ve developed packaging that’s embedded with seeds, so wildflowers and pumpkins might sprout as the material degrades in a landfill, or your backyard.
soovin.comConcert Violinist
The first site I built using the Joomla! content management system. Using a web browser to access the administrative control panel, Soovin can update all his content, including the automagically-updating concert schedule, and the photoblog.
jacobgreenberg.netPianist
Jake’s news/words page is actually a Blogger blog, that I embedded transparently within the site. This allows Jake to post from anywhere he has internet access.
amyconn.comSoprano
I took actual branches and laid them right on my scanner to get the effect of Amy appearing through the trees.
arsviva.orgArs Viva Symphony Orchestra
With some of the finest musicians in Chicago comprising its roster, Ars Viva wanted a warm feel for the site that would appeal to its audience.
clearspeak.netSpeech & Voice Therapy
Bold imagery and clean, clear navigation focuses on the personal relationships speech therapist Deb Kowalczyk builds with her clients. I also updated her logo.
jenniferkoh.comConcert Violinist
We wanted a site that emphasized Jenny’s bright personality and strong approach to her instrument.
iceorg.orgInternational Contemporary Ensemble
A simple Flash slideshow on the front page gives a sense of the great music and art concert-goers will experience with this very cool group.
chicagosinfonietta.orgMost Diverse Orchestra in the World
The Sinfonietta speaks to a very wide audience, so we wanted a site that is both conservative and forward-looking.
I’ve also played with the orchestra since 1992.
lakeforestsymphony.orgNorth Shore Orchestra
Music Director Alan Heatherington was recently named a “Chicagoan of the Year” by the Chicago Tribune.
screecher.comTony Arnold, soprano
Tony wanted a fun and playful site that plays against the “serious” perception of the music she performs.
A truly great musician.
UPDATE: there’s a new screecher.com coming soon!
davebelden.comYou’re soaking in it right now.
I do a lot of different, creative things, so I wanted a site with a coherent and predictable structure, but which also changes appearance from section to section. Of course, you’re seeing a screenshot of the old site. When I’m “finished” designing the current version, I’ll have to update that.