Here is a collection of featured projects I've worked on recently:
I built website for the excellent Vancouver-based brand and design studio, Thought Shop Creative. The design was provided to me and I brought it to life via WordPress.
Antares Capital is a Vancouver-based private equity firm focusing on real estate investments, particularly in affordable, transit-oriented housing in BC.
I built this site on WordPress. I built a custom theme using the Understrap framework and the site is completely configurable via Advanced Custom Fields Pro. The homepage slider employs Swiper JS.
This website is a comprehensive platform dedicated to presenting a new condominium development in Vancouver, British Columbia. It was crafted by the Vancouver-based brand and design studio, Thought Shop Creative.
Acting as a virtual portal, the site offers potential buyers and interested individuals an engaging glimpse into what this exciting development has to offer. It outlines the various floor plans available, accommodating a wide range of preferences and needs, ensuring there is something for everyone. Moreover, the site provides detailed information about the luxurious amenities that will be available to residents, enhancing their living experience. Additionally, it offers insights into the surrounding area, showcasing the charm and attractions of Vancouver.
I built this site using the React-based Gatsby framework.
This is a website I developed for a client who operates a photography business with a unique focus on creating captivating and professional images specifically tailored for online dating profiles. The client understands the importance of making a strong first impression in the digital dating world, and their business is dedicated to helping individuals present their best selves through high-quality, personalized photographs.
This site was designed and built for a client on WordPress using the Astra theme and excellent Gutenberg-based Spectra page builder.
This is a comprehensive website dedicated to showcasing a new condominium development located in the picturesque town of Peachland, British Columbia. This website has been thoughtfully designed by Vancouver-based brand and design studio, Thought Shop Creative.
The site serves as a virtual gateway, providing potential buyers and interested parties with an enticing preview of what they can expect from this exciting development. It details the various floor plans available, catering to a range of preferences and needs, ensuring that there is something for everyone. Additionally, the site offers extensive information about the luxurious amenities that will be available to residents, enhancing their living experience. Furthermore, it provides insights into the surrounding area, highlighting the charm and attractions of Peachland.
I built this site using the React-based Gatsby framework.
This beautifully-designed teaser landing page was made for brand and design studio Thought Shop Creative. The site serves as a preview of a townhome development being constructed in Penticton, BC.
I built this site using the React-based Gatsby framework.
During my tenure as website and SEO manager at digital marketing agency Blue Lotus Creative, I had the opportunity to oversee the comprehensive design and development process for adapting an e-commerce template specifically tailored for the local bike shop, Elphi Cycles. This project was particularly significant to me because it allowed us to transform a rather generic and uninspiring theme into something truly captivating and visually engaging.
I worked to ensure that the final product not only met the functional requirements of the e-commerce platform but also resonated with the unique brand identity of Elphi Cycles, enhancing the overall user experience and aesthetic appeal.
The site is built using the Workstand content management system.
This is an impressive single-page website designed by Kristin Church and Jonathan Mentzos. Lady Rose Marine is the name of a commercial ferry operating between Bamfield and Port Alberni on Vancouver Island. The website provides comprehensive information about the ship and its journey, including ticket purchasing details, sightseeing opportunities, information about the various ports, and even the menu for the onboard restaurant.
I custom coded the design on WordPress using the Advanced Custom Fields plugin and the Understrap theme framework.
I designed and developed this website specifically for a local hair salon, aiming to create a digital space that truly represents the salon's unique character and services. The primary focus of the site is to showcase photography that captures the essence of the salon, allowing potential customers to gain an understanding of the atmosphere and environment they can expect when visiting. This visual storytelling is crucial in conveying the salon's style, professionalism, and the welcoming ambiance it offers.
Furthermore, the website serves as a convenient launching point for individuals to book appointments at the salon, streamlining the process and enhancing customer experience. By integrating an easy-to-use booking system, the site not only attracts new clients but also simplifies the scheduling process for existing customers, ensuring that their journey from online browsing to in-person visits is seamless and enjoyable.
For this site, I thought I’d try using a block theme, which is a modern approach to WordPress design and development that allows for greater flexibility and customization. After researching various options, I decided to take the Ollie theme for a spin. This theme is known for its clean lines, user-friendly interface, and adaptability to different types of content, making it an ideal choice for a hair salon's website. I spent time customizing the theme to align with the salon's brand identity, incorporating vibrant colours and elegant typography to reflect the salon's aesthetic. I am pleased with the design of the site, as it effectively showcases the salon's services and portfolio. Additionally, it is performing exceptionally well in terms of search engine optimization (SEO), which is crucial for attracting new clients and maintaining a strong online presence. The site's fast loading times and mobile responsiveness have contributed to its high ranking on search engines, further enhancing its visibility and accessibility to potential customers.
The site integrates nicely with the Square Point-of-Sale system.
This is a custom website that I coded from the ground up, based on a design by the talented Kristin Church. Rembrandt Renovations, a reputable and well-established company based in Vancouver, specializes in comprehensive whole-home renovations. They boast an impressive and visually stunning portfolio that highlights their exceptional work through captivating and high-quality photography. The website serves as a comprehensive resource, offering detailed information about the company, an overview of the wide range of services they provide, a portfolio that showcases a variety of their past projects, and a user-friendly contact form for potential clients to easily reach out and connect with them.
The site is built entirely using Advanced Custom Fields on top of the Understrap Theme Framework. Using best practices, I was able to achieve very good performance scores on Google PageSpeed Insights. Technical SEO health was also a priority during the development of this site.
During my tenure as a senior developer at Reaction Digital, I was entrusted with the significant responsibility of overseeing the comprehensive development of the new Troubled Monk Brewery website. This project was a multifaceted endeavor that required meticulous planning and execution to ensure that the website not only served as an effective marketing vehicle for the brewery's diverse range of offerings but also functioned seamlessly as an online store. Utilizing the robust capabilities of WooCommerce, we created a platform where both customers and retailers could easily browse and purchase products, enhancing the brewery's reach and accessibility in the digital marketplace. This involved integrating various features to provide a user-friendly shopping experience, ensuring secure transactions, and maintaining an aesthetically pleasing design that reflected the brand's unique identity.
This beautiful website is meticulously crafted using the versatile Understrap theme framework and has deep integration with WooCommerce, ensuring that both customers and retailers enjoy a smooth and efficient shopping experience. Additionally, the website leverages Advanced Custom Fields, enabling the site to display dynamic and personalized content that aligns perfectly with the brewery's branding and marketing strategies. This combination of technologies ensures that the website is not only visually appealing but also highly functional and adaptable to the evolving needs of the business.
During my tenure as a senior developer at Reaction Digital, I had the responsibility of overseeing the comprehensive development of the RMTi website. This platform is designed to function as a dynamic online course marketplace, where users can browse, enroll in, and purchase a wide variety of courses. Additionally, it serves as a vibrant social network specifically tailored for course participants. As students engage with the courses, they have the opportunity to interact with fellow members, fostering a sense of community. They can communicate through various channels, share insightful posts, exchange ideas, and collaborate on projects, thereby enhancing their learning experience and building valuable connections.
This website employs e-commerce functionality via WooCommerce as well as online learning components using LearnDash. The theme is a highly-customized child theme variation of the BuddyBoss theme and employs extensive member functionality facilitated by the Advanced Custom Fields and Paid Memberships Pro plugins.
This is a WordPress website whose development I had the privilege of overseeing during my tenure as a senior developer at prominent digital WordPress agency, Reaction Digital. In this role, I was deeply involved in various aspects of the project, which included not only managing the overall project timeline and deliverables but also playing a crucial role in interpreting and translating complex design concepts into functional and aesthetically pleasing web elements. My responsibilities extended to overseeing all stages of development, ensuring that the final product was both technically sound and aligned with the client's vision. This comprehensive involvement allowed me to leverage my expertise in WordPress development to deliver a high-quality website that met the client's needs and expectations.
RDI employs a custom-built theme and utilizes Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) Gutenberg blocks and patterns extensively for all its content management needs. This approach allows for a high degree of customization and flexibility, enabling content creators to design and implement complex layouts and interactive elements with ease. By leveraging these powerful tools, the website ensures that every piece of content is not only visually engaging but also functionally efficient, enhancing the overall user experience.
This is a small yet impactful website I created specifically for a coalition of outdoor sporting associations located in British Columbia. The primary aim of this website is to assist in encouraging, enabling, and effectively managing the sustainable growth of adventure tourism within the region. This is achieved by fostering improved collaboration and alignment among various stakeholders, including the adventure tourism industry, governmental organizations, and recreational users. By serving as a central hub for communication and resource sharing, the website seeks to bridge gaps between these groups, ensuring that the development of adventure tourism is both environmentally responsible and economically beneficial. Through this platform, we hope to inspire a shared vision and collective action towards a thriving and sustainable adventure tourism sector in British Columbia.
The website is built using the Gutenberg editor in a child theme adaptation of the Twenty Twenty theme. Other notable features include the Swiper JS library and WP Rocket plugin.
This is a comprehensive portfolio website that I developed for a talented designer based in Vancouver, Kristin Church, with whom I have had the pleasure of collaborating. The website serves as a dynamic platform to display Kristin's extensive and diverse collection of design projects that she has meticulously crafted over the years. Each project is a testament to her creativity, skill, and dedication to her craft, offering visitors an in-depth look at her unique design approach and the evolution of her work.
The site was designed by Kristin Church. I coded the design on WordPress using the Advanced Custom Fields plugin and the Understrap theme framework.
I have worked on two different iterations of the BLBCA site, each presenting its own unique challenges and learning opportunities. The current version of the site was initially constructed by another agency, which employed a multitude of plugins and page-builder to create a visually appealing and functional website. However, this approach led to several issues, including slower loading times and increased maintenance complexity. As a result, the site owner approached me to undertake the task of rebuilding the site from the ground up using plain code. This decision was made to enhance the site's performance by optimizing it for speed, ensuring faster load times and a smoother user experience. Additionally, by reducing the site's reliance on numerous plugins, we aimed to simplify its structure, making it more stable and easier to manage in the long run.
The site was built with a child theme of WordPress Twenty Twenty. It relies heavily on the Advanced Custom Fields, Facet WP and BB Press plugins.
