“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.
ILC - Newsline
I was given the PSD and had to turn it into a website, fast. Given the turnaround, I used YUI Grids to get it done.
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.
Windsor Pointe
Another brochureware site that needed to be pushed out quickly, so I used YUI Grids to get it done.
Trinity Executive Partnership
Trinity Executive Partnership wanted a website that reflected their principles and values. I delivered.
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
Learning on the Web
June 09, 2011
Keeping abreast of the changes on the interwebs is a never ending battle— most days you feel as if you’re falling behind.
Mobile is what you want (320 and up)
April 20, 2011
What if you could design a website for mobile first?
Free Windows web development tools (that rock)
March 03, 2011
Lately at work, I’ve been mixing it up with regards to open-source Windows web development tools.