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Freelance services
Website usability, design and development
lborrowman@googlemail.com

Usability and Accessibility

Design with function in mind|

With over 6 years working in the web design sector, I would consider myself a usability and accessibility expert. Fundamental flaws with many websites arise out of usability and accessibility issues. These are potential problems I consider with every website I create, and I love the challenge of designing within optimisation boundaries.

Client facing

Client facing|

Coming from Liverpool, I have naturally picked up the gift of the gab, although without the strong accent! I am very client oriented and enjoy the benefits of a close client relationship.

I like to involve the client with every step of their website's development and have even fine tuned my own project process to hit clients' targets and portray their message clear.

Lover of open source software

Lover of open source software|

I always aim to find the most cost effective solution for each project. I design around my customers' preferences not my own. I take the time to research, compile and explain key issues and benefits concerning their site's development.

For the majority of site builds I like to use Wordpress, a free to distribute content management tool.

Constantly progressing

Constantly progressing|

I am fortunate enough to say that web design is not just a job for me but also a hobby. I am continually developing my design boundaries and enjoy working with new applications and script that expand my range.

I am currently studying PHP further and have also started on my first Iphone application project for The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.

Contact

Available for private quotes & Interviews|

If you are interested in hiring me as a freelancer you can download my full cv below. Alternatively if you would like a professional and honest consultaion do not hesitate to contact me direct.

Click here to download my curriculum vitae... a full portfolio of work can also be provided for view during interview.

You may contact me direct via email or through Facebook... Although I am no Facebook addict so email is preferred for a faster response!

lborrowman@googlemail.com
http://www.facebook.com/leanneborrowman

portfolio

Next case study

During my time with bit10 we managed the majority of Next.co.uk administration, ranging from website layout for usability to simple banner design. Working together with Next's in house design team I produced many web based solutions and also helped design the Next catwalk function.

Adobe case study

Adobe Russia came to STAN looking for a 'web 2.0' site to focus and market their flex software and other products. With emphasis on information architecture and social study we built a resounding community focused website for flex developers to display, comment and contribute their work.

Linkin Park case study

I was first approached in 2007 by members of the Linkin Park community who wanted a petition to express their love for an unreleased single. Good use of SEO soon generated more than 10,000 signatures on the petition and lead to the band releasing an official statement.

Virgin Trains case study

Virgin first came to bit10 in 2006 looking for a usability survey. Fundamental flaws where soon found with the most basic of websites actions, causing confusion to their customers and in some cases loss of payment. With a team of 6 I helped further test the site for coding issues and usability errors.

Hoover case study

As part of their viral PR campaign, Hoover wanted you to 'get dirty' in a bid to win one of their new compact washer driers. The competition website required photo uploading functions and JQuery display of entries. Hoover also required a way to show their humorous campaign advert with ease.

Full Portfolio

Please click to view my full online portfolio of work. Contained in this gallery are more than 30 examples of design concepts, usability reviews, wireframes and presentations that I have solely created over the past 7 years while working for (and with) digital agencies across the United Kingdom.

"During the early stages Leanne assisted mainly on an advisory basis, but this soon developed as she became an integral cog in the design process. She involved herself with every stage of development from basic page layout to markup and showed her true colours.

An excellent example of a perfectionist, Leanne brought to the table her own unique brand of design, clean and highly functional. Always solving problems with ease - a true professional.

Armed with a wide skill set and excellent knowledge base Leanne is a valuable addition to any design team. Leanne's work ethic is second to none, and she will always go above and beyond the required level and prides herself on always making dead lines."

Gareth Whitehead
Roxbury Dynamic - Manchester

clients

status

me

I am currently booked out until further notice. This site has not been updated for atleast 2 years. It will be updated once I get the chance!

  • Mac OSX & Windows
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • Contribute
  • Dreamweaver
  • Flash
  • Fireworks
  • XHTML & CSS
  • Javascript
  • Website Usability
  • Accessibility Testing
  • Cross-Browser Int
  • Markup for CMS
  • Iphone Optimisation

For more information and current status please click here to view and download a copy of my cv >>

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