After nearly a year of the minimal, one-page design of www.biklopsdesign.com, I thought it was time for a BIG change. I wanted to create something that more clearly communicated "Hey, I know XHTML and CSS-hire me!," I wanted an ecommerce solution to sell my limited edition prints and posters, and I wanted a blog. I also felt that allot of potential clients didn't "get" the minimal layout and lack of interface, so I wanted something that was more traditionally what one expects from a website while still feeling fresh and unusual.

Let me take you on a little tour of it's design and along the way show you how I implemented SlideShowPro, BigCartell, and WordPress to make a site that functions as a portfolio, a webshop, and a blog all at once!

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