I am an experienced visual designer with fourteen years of professional experience, ten of which have been focused on the web. I began in a traditional print environment, where I spent a lot of time working with four color processes, color separation and going on press runs to make sure everything looked right.
I transitioned into the web while working for the New England alternative weekly, The Boston Phoenix. They needed someone to help out designing web ads for the few clients who were paying for web ads at the time - escorts - and it was a good learning experience for me! After my stint designing 'massage' ads, I joined the internet group and became the sole designer for a series of personals web sites. My background was in design, but the people who taught me about designing web pages were developers. This gave me a more technical understanding into how web pages worked, how to code and optimize, and that what looks 'pretty' on paper may not be feasible on the web.
It's been a long time since my initial on-the-job training and I've learned worlds about the web medium since then, both through practical experience and through classes. I now work using the user-centered design process, create interactive Flash pieces, create wireframes, and I received certification to become a Certified Usability Analyst.
I love the fact that the web is ever-changing, and thus, my skills need to be. And I hope to continue doing this for as long as I continue working!
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