About - for web design & graphic design in Chesterfield.

Matthew Paice
BA (Hons) Design Studies
Web Designer

Key Competencies

Competent in HTML / XHTML, CSS, Web accessibility, Web standards (W3c) and SEO. Moderate knowledge of Javascript, ASP, PHP and XML. Fluent in Macromedia Studio; Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Freehand and knowledge of Flash.
Experienced in Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat and Quark Express. Also proficient in Microsoft Office and other similar web, graphics, database and desktop based applications. Solid print and repro knowledge Ability to work on both platforms; Macintosh (OS) and PC (Windows). Owner of a Mac and PC personal computer.

Summary

Over nine years experience in the design industry. Currently working as a Web Designer within a team of designers and developers, responsible for web design, web standards, SEO and graphic design. Creating ecommerce and commercial web sites.
Previously: self employed working in web design, development, ecommerce, graphic design and advertising. Creating ecommerce and commercial sites mainly for the building industry as well as in-house web, POS, press advertising and corporate ID.
Previously: sole Graphic Designer, for a large Software House. Responsible for creating on-screen graphics for Graphical User Interfaces, such as icons, splash screens, backdrops, banners, interactive designs, as well as their corporate ID, packaging and literature.
Previously: Two and half years with advertising and design agencies, as an all rounder. Working on public sector, automotive and retail accounts, producing brochures, leaflets, annual reports, advertising, direct marketing, corporate identity and POS.