Interested in building an elegant digital portfolio without writing a single line of code? Then take my Affordable Web Portfolio Design class at Root Division! The first class is in early June and space is limited, so signup soon! Learn more and enroll via Root Division’s Website.

Just a few days ago I launched the first three pilot campaigns for GradMap—a lightweight software platform which combines information visualization with social gaming mechanics to improve participation rates in alumni reunion fundraising campaigns.  

The GradMap platform—initially conceived five years ago during my MBA studies at UC Berkeley—represents countless hours of design, development, ideation and iteration with a small team of incredible developers.   These first pilot campaigns will run through June 30, 2012, and nine more will launch in the Fall.  Visit http://gradmap.com to reserve a spot on the beta list!

Professional invoicing has never been easier for small businesses thanks to FreshBooks—an incredibly user-friendly accounting tool designed to avoid the headaches and hassles so common to other do-it-yourself accounting software.  With just a few clicks you can track billable hours (and enable contractors to do the same), email invoices to clients, and even manage expenses and run simple P&L reports.  If you’re banging your head against the wall with your current billing and time-tracking system, definitely check out FreshBooks.  http://freshbooks.com

Built upon a modified version of Orman Clark’s Gridlocked theme for WordPress, this site features video, images, and information on Solar Flare Fire—a San Francisco-based fire + light performance troupe.  Check it out at http://solarflarefire.com!

Completely redeveloped on WordPress and optimized for mobile browsing, this new and radically improved version of Anne Reed Gallery’s website enables users to easily explore the depth and breadth of a vast collection of paintings, photography, sculpture, prints, videos, and blog posts.  Check it out at http://annereedgallery.com!

Sometimes it’s just too difficult to describe a visual change you’d like to make on a website.  In comes Notable to the rescue.  Though their recently-modified business model means that you’ll need to pay $19/month for basic access, it’s well worth it if you do a lot of communication around visual designs.  There are a few cheaper competitors out there including Invision, though I’ve found that their commenting tools can’t replicate Notable’s draw-a-box-and-note-it approach.

With deep linking on exhibition pages, robust SEO, an integrated Google Calendar, and mobile device compatibility, this second-generation version of Bergamot’s website offers a more info-rich and user-friendly look at the goings-on of this bustling Santa Monica art gallery collective.  Check it out at http://bergamotstation.com

Built with the latest version of the familian&1 platform, jeremypearl.net offers an elegant deep dive into the extensive work of amateur photographer and music enthusiast Jeremy Pearl.  Check it out at http://jeremypearl.net!  And be forewarned—this site contains artistic nude photography.

with iPhone compatibility, intuitive social sharing, and a deep catalog of gorgeous content, this is familian&1’s most innovative site yet!  Experience it at http://shoshanawayne.com

After an intensive redesign process and deep integration of a multitude of digital tools, the new and completely rebuilt TukufuZuberi.com is now live—and features a truly multi-faceted individual immersed in academia.   Explore Tukufu’s essays, lectures, interviews, travels, and behind-the-scenes photos from History Detectives episodes by visiting http://tukufuzuberi.com

Anne Reed Gallery isn’t just one of my first clients—it’s also a wonderful and diverse collection of exceptionally good work by nearly 100 artists.

With over 35 galleries featuring 1-2 exhibitions every month, Bergamot Station’s website presented some unique redesign and development challenges.  After 3 months of design collaboration with Shannon St. Clair and Bergamot Administrators, thoughtful coding, and onsite training, the new Bergamotstation.com represents an innovation both in content presentation and collection—as all 35 of Bergamot’s galleries can now dynamically update this website at their convenience, and Bergamot visitors can quickly assess the diverse array of exhibitions currently taking place at the Santa Monica, CA facility.  To experience this site for yourself visit http://bergamotstation.com

After closing its physical doors in the Fall of 2009, Anne Reed Gallery sought out the design and development services of familian&1.  The result is the new AnneReedGallery.com—which features the work of over 100 artists plus new exhibitions, a project space for collaborations, and videos of artist work.  Experience this all-digital gallery destination by visiting http://annereedgallery.com

As a prolific painter and sculptor based in San Francisco, Alexis Laurent sought a website that adequately captured the elegance, style, and substance of his work.  After 3 months of graphic and interaction design collaboration, alexislaurent.com is now live, and features click-to-zoom image viewing, social media sharing, and a wealth of impressive content.

When photographer Richard Ehrlich first approached me for advice on his existing website, I knew this was an excellent opportunity to test my hypotheses on leveraging powerful platforms to create an elegant, easy-to-navigate and content-rich portfolio website.  The result is the new ehrlichphotography.com—which features over a decade of projects, books and exhibitions by this Los Angeles-based photographer.