From my experience I can confidently say that design is an iterative process that requires creative problem solving and the ability to adapt to the immediate business and development environment. It also helps to consider a variety of perspectives. Having designed for numerous markets and a wide range of companies, my approach is well balanced and objective. Every project is unique and provides opportunities for me to hone my skills as a communicator and designer.
“I've worked with a lot of designers in my career but I have to say that Don is in the top three I've worked with. His outside-of-the-box thinking, his creativity, and his execution make of him a great person to have on your team. I had the pleasure to manage Don in the last year and he brought lots of results to my team. He was able to fit in with everybody and brought a process to the design activity that was fitting perfectly in our Agile processes. It was great to have him as the fourth discipline in our team and his contribution made a difference. His approach to design is thorough and enables you as a team to address all of your personas and to attract new people to your product. And overall he's just a great guy!”
“Don gets along with everyone, has great ideas and brings to the table an understanding of design and usability far beyond the project at hand. He is dedicated to the project, is respected by both engineers and clients and I wouldn't hesitate to hire him again.”
“Don has an eye for design and work flow that, as most designers do. OK, his eye for such things is beyond most. But one of the real strengths of Don is his collaborative approach and his commitment to making a project work. Don has the soft skills that are so vital to gaining buy in to a workable design within a team. It was a pleasure to work with him.”
Microsoft
MyMSN Personal Portal
A blend of MSN, partner content, feeds, gadgets and social media.
Microsoft
MyMSN Content Viewer
The MyMSN content viewer combines content from MSN channels and Live Search.
Microsoft
Skye Personal Portal
Organize and view all of your favorite feeds and gadgets in one location.
Microsoft
Web Sandbox
Test gadget variants for security and display stability in a neutral environment.
ATG / Primus
AT&T Self-Service Search
Integrated self-service search and knowledgebase for AT&T customer support site.
ATG / Primus
KnowledgePRO
Knowledge management tool to help senior level customer service agents manage solutions.
| Client | Year | Project | My Roles & Contributions | Samples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdvanceOnline | 1997 | Online Institute | Wireframes, Composites, Partner Services | |
| ATG / Primus | 2005 | AT&T Wireless Customized Search | Composites, Partner Services |  View |
| ATG / Primus | 2005 | Integrated Search & Knowledgebase | Workflows, Wireframes, Composites, Usability, Partner Services | View |
| ATG / Primus | 2004 | KnowledgePRO | Wireframes, Composites, Usability | View |
| Attenex | 2006 | Knowledge Mapper | Composites, Icons | |
| GC Direct | 2005 | Company Marketing Site | Wireframes, Composites, Site Production | |
| JW Design | 2006 | Company Marketing Site | Branding, Composites, Site Production | |
| Kevin O'Keefe | 2003 | Project Lawyers Care Knowledgebase | Workflows, Wireframes, Composites, Prototype, Usability | |
| Martini Design | 1999 | Streambox Audio Converter | Composites | |
| Microsoft | 2009 | MyMSN Personal Portal | Workflows, Wireframes, Composites | View |
| Microsoft | 2009 | MyMSN Content Viewer | Workflows, Wireframes, Composites | View |
| Microsoft | 2009 | Web Sandbox | Wireframes, Composites | View |
| Microsoft | 2008 | Skye Personal Portal | Workflows, Wireframes, Composites, Usability | View |
| Microsoft | 2008 | MyLive Wave 2 Partner Headers | Composites, Graphic Assets | View |
| Microsoft | 2008 | MyLive URL Fork | Composites, Styles, Graphic Assets | View |
| Microsoft | 2008 | MSN Toolbar for MyLive Partners | Composites | View |
| Microsoft | 1998 | Audit Manager | Composites | |
| Microsoft | 1998 | Transpoint Marketing Website | Webmaster, Product Demo Production | |
| Microsoft | 1996 | Carpoint Surround Video Player | Wireframes, Composites, Usability | |
| Sierra / Vivendi | 2000 | HeritageQuest Genealogical Data | Workflows, Wireframes, Composites, Usability | |
| Sierra | 1999 | Sierra Home Network | Workflows, Wireframes, Composites, Usability | |
| Stone Tablet | 2004 | Student Portfolio Manager | Composites | |
| Biz Roadmap | 1999 | Successful Entrepreneur Website | Composites, Site Production |
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