“I'm a son, brother, husband and father. I build clean, accessible websites. I focus on the content rather than the glitz. I sketch designs on napkins and code websites the old-fashioned way, by hand. I currently work as a web producer for Xeno Media, just outside of Chicago. What can I do for you?”
my services
Design
I create clean, simple interfaces that enhance your website's purpose.
Code
I hand-code front-end technologies such as X/HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (mostly jQuery) so I know what's going on behind the scenes.
Copywriting
I craft compelling online content so your users can get things done.
SEO/Analytics
With clean code and accurate content, I can help your website rank higher in organic search results.
featured work
Critter Sitter
Critter Sitter needed to freshen up their website design that was done in the late '90s. I hooked 'em up.
Center for Nonprofit Leadership
This is a redesign I did for the Center for Nonprofit Leadership at McHenry County College. It looks loads better than the current design.
MAP - Community Engagement Project
We got the basic design and had to turn it into a website, quick. We skinned a Ning Social Networking site too. It was a fun project.
Naperville Presbyterian Church
My task in redesigning NPC's website was to turn the comp into a webpage. I think it turned out nicely.
kkaufmann design
kkaufman designs needed a simple website to showcase their print designs and attract new clients.
Fairytale Photography
I based this comp off of a Flash-based website to tell the story of a fairytale photographic experience.
Knowplace Pet Services
I was tapped to increase their organic Google ranking, so I recoded their website according to web standards.
MCC Emergency website
I created a clean blog-like interface for MCC to broadcast their emergency messages.
Rebekah's House
Rebekah's House contacted me to update and maintain their site. I agreed, on one condition: that I could recode it to bring in line with web standards. They obliged.
latest weblog entries
um, i got ANOTHER new job
September 01, 2010
Sorry if I don’t post for awhile.
on almost failing a web skills test
On a recent job interview (that ended well) I was asked to complete a web skills test. They wanted me to bring in my own laptop and create a webpage “from scratch”.
Confessions of an (uncool) Front-End Web Developer
June 04, 2010
I admit it - I’m not a cool web developer. Here’s how I know.