Derek Ford - Freelance Web Designer

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My name is Derek Ford and I am a freelance web designer based in Dublin, Ireland. Whether you are searching for a designer to revamp your current site or are looking to have a new website built from scratch, I can offer my extensive skills to suit a wide variety of needs.

WEB DESIGN

Most businesses and companies nowadays will find it very difficult to get by without some form of online presence. A unique, fresh and attractive website is crucial to the success of any business these days. My services in Web design and development are just what you need if you are looking to startup your own site, or redevelop your existing one.

SEO

With Google and other search engines being used to deliver people the results they are looking for, you will want to make sure that your own website is among the first they see when they click the search button. I also offer extensive Search Engine Optimisation, meaning your site will be fitted with all of the key SEO elements.

CMS

Keeping in touch with your market or audience can also be very important. Content management systems give you tools such as an online blog, which can be a great and easy way for keeping people informed with any news or updates.

About Me

I have a strong passion for web design and love to make great looking websites!

Ever since I was a teenager, I have always had an interest in the Internet and how it all worked. I was also very keen to learn how websites were built and how they function.

After getting my first computer at the age of 14, it didn't take me long to figure out what I wanted to do for my career. Currently, I have just finished my final year studying Multimedia Systems and Web Engineering in the Institute of Art, Design and Technology in Dun Loaghaire.

This has only helped fuel my passion to design attractive, fluid and accessible websites. With my expertise and knowledge of the field growing everyday, I can help provide you with whatever type of website you may be looking for, and help give yourself or your business the strong online presence it may need.

If you decide to hire me to develop your website, I offer my gurantee that all work delivered will be of the highest possible standards in quality and professionalism. I would consider myself to be a very hard worker, and I always strive to meet the highest standards and to also ensure that I provide a very positive overall experience for my clients.

“I love to work hard, produce great looking sites, and have a laugh after a hard days work”

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My Skills

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HTML

CSS

Javascript

jQuery

XML

PHP (incl frameworks Zend/CakePHP)

SQL Databases

ASP.NET

Portfolio

Below you will find a selection of websites that I have designed for various clients. You will also be able to view a select number of various projects that I have built using numerous technologies throughout my college course.

Websites

Circle Films

This is a 5 page site that was developed for Circle Films, a video and television production company.
Built with HTML, CSS3, jQuery, PHP, Photoshop

Advanced Air

One of my larger projects, this site was developed for Advanced Air, air conditioning unit specialists.
Built with HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, Photoshop

Ashgrove Motor Services

This site was developed for Ashgrove Motor Services, motor repair specialists based in Deansgrange, Co. Dublin.
Built with HTML, CSS, jQuery, PHP, Photoshop

Doolan Enterprises Ltd

This five page website was built for tamacadam and sewerage contractors, Doolan Enterprises Ltd.
Built with HTML, CSS, Photoshop, XML, Flash

Compuworld

A one page website built for Compuworld, who specialise in laptop and desktop repairs and supplies.
Built with HTML, CSS, PHP, Photoshop

Phoenixx Construction

This 5 page site was built for Phoenixx Construction.
Built with HTML, CSS, PHP, jQuery, Photoshop

Furniture Restoration Ireland

This site was developed for Furniture Restoration Ireland, who specialise in antique and furniture refurbishment and restoration.
Built with HTML, CSS, Flash, Photoshop

College Projects

Responsive newspaper site

This site was an assignment for our Advanced Web Design class. The purpose of this site was to demonstrate the designing of a site using only text and a limited colour palette.

StatsCoach

This is an iPhone application built for my 3rd year project. It was built using Adobe Flash and provided the user with a tool that would allow them to track the statistics of a football game in real time.

CipherBlog

This is an Android application that was built for my 4th year final project. It allows users to create and maintain their own personal blogs and incorporates symmetric cryptography.