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There are many facets to a Web site design. This sampling of some of the work by Design Science illustrates some features that may apply to your Web project. If you're looking for an element that you don't see represented here please contact us. Chances are we've done what you're looking for or can offer some information on how it can be incorporated into your project.
CBS5.com
Owner:
CBS-TV, New York / KPIX-TV, San Francisco
Design Criteria:
CBS wanted to create Web sites that would serve as 24/7 news and information portals for their 17 owned-and-operated TV stations. These "Always On" sites provide breaking news updates as well as financial, entertainment, and sports information. CBS5.com is one example of these sites.
Of Special Note:
The video player, developed by a team managed by Design Science, is a unique, high-performance player that allows user to easily browse the day's news stories. An advanced content management system was developed to allow live publishing of news stories to the site as they break.
Web Site:
www.cbs5.com
SportHorseFinder.com
Owner:
SportHorseFinder, CA
Design Criteria:
SHF was looking for a custom-developed site that meets the needs of non-technical equestrians to provide a marketplace for buying, selling, and adopting horses.
Of Special Note:
This site integrates a custom-developed ad management system with a content management systems producing a fully scalable online business. Ajax programming allows instead updates without leaving the page.
Web Site:
www.sporthorsefinder.com
TahoeReal.net
Owner:
Todd Disbrow, Realtor, MBA
Design Criteria:
Todd was seeking a Realty Web site that was simple and to the point and stayed focused on buying and selling properties and on exceptional customer service.
Of Special Note:
Design Science developed a custom listing engine for this site and integrated both a blog and and instant messaging component that allows site visitors to text Todd directly from the Web site.
Web Site:
www.tahoereal.net
HomeGateRealty.com
Owner:
Employer Benefits Inc., Reno, NV
Design Criteria:
EBI must meet the needs of two distinct groups of clients: employers and individuals. The client decided to make two sites, each speaking to the needs of the particular customer.
Of Special Note:
To keep design costs down, a custom design was created that could be employed on both sites, with changes to color palette, logo, SEO keywords, and content.
Web Sites:
http://ebihealthinsurance.com/
http://employerbenefitsinc.com/
Life-Compass.com
Owner:
Andy Hill / Life Compass
Design Criteria:
The goal of this site was to quickly answer questions visitors may have about coaching without ever leaving the home page. At all turns the user is encouraged to make contact. The design is very personal as it reflects Andy's sensibilities about one's journey through life and career.
Of Special Note:
This site include a client area where users can retrieve documents pertinent to their work with Andy. Administrative pages allow the site text and client information to be updated. An interactive compass adds an interesting element to the home page.
Web Site:
www.life-compass.com
HomeGateRealty.com
Owner:
Friends of Bob Larkin, Sparks, NV
Design Criteria:
Political sites can be challenging in that each candidate needs to stand out on their own merits, yet somewhat common imagery is expected in the design of a politician's site.
Of Special Note:
This design employs many semi-transparent layers to give a rich sense of depth and color. The Nevada state seal and the American flag feature prominently, as do images of the candidate at work.
Web Site:
http://boblarkin.org
HomeGateRealty.com
Owner:
HomeGate Realty, Reno, NV
Design Criteria:
HomeGate has many repeat clients and wanted to keep the look and feel of the site reminiscent of the previous design while adding elegance and a better focus on buying and selling homes.
Of Special Note:
The home page includes two interactive Flash elements: the Find Your Home banner and the area map. Both are designed to fit seamlessly with the design of the site until the user places the mouse over them. Also, a randomizing feature was built into the "Agents" page, giving each agent an equal chance at "top billing" when visitors view that page.
Web Site:
www.homegaterealty.com
Celeste-Luce-Estate-Planning.com
Owner:
Celeste Luce, esq.
Design Criteria:
This is a pure design site insofar as it employs little back-end programming. The idea for this site was to be as "un-lawyerly" as possible, communicating how simple and pleasant it is to arrange estate plans with Celeste.
Of Special Note:
The blue color palette and graphics produce an at-ease feeling and to illustrate the "path" to a securely planned future.
Web Site:
celeste-luce-estate-planning.com
Century Glass
Owner:
Century Glass, Reno , NV
Design Criteria:
Century's first Web site introduces their breadth of services to site visitors through the use of photos and intuitive navigation.
Of Special Note:
As with all Design Science designs, search engine optimization (SEO) features were built into the site and Century now enjoys first-page Google listings for customers looking for glass work in Reno.
Animation:
www.centuryglassnv.com
