Julian Kigwana

I am Julian, a freelance web designer and flash developer and I'm looking for interesting people to work with and exciting new projects to get my teeth into.

I judge myself to lie somewhere between artist, designer and developer and I am at my happiest both when I'm creating something beautiful, and when I'm overcoming some new challenge. I aim to create things that engage and captivate the imagination and curiosity for more.

My hobbies include learning new skills, playing my congas, and getting lost on foot, on bike, or occasionally in the car, in the countryside at weekends.

Portfolio

popmorphic

Working alongside a small team of backend developers I created this showcase website for Popmorphic. This new technology enables viewers to edit flash video on the fly.

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Skill set: Flash CS3 & CS4, Actionscript 3.0, Web Design, Web Development, XHTML, CSS, XML, Javascript, SEO, Photoshop.

codenametuesday

This was my very first Actionscript 3.0 flash website. My aim was to make something intuitive and slightly quirky, whilst always keeping it sophisticated and professional.

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Skill set: Flash CS3, Actionscript 3.0, Web Design, Web Development, XHTML / CSS.

tallandshort

Patrick provided the design and I brought this Freelance Photography Portfolio to life with flash.

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Skill set: Web Development, Flash 9, Actionscript 2.0, SEO, HTML.

xavierhourlier

With Xavier's artwork as the inspiration, I have created a portfolio website which is interactive and easy to use whilst complementing and enriching his brilliant work. Enjoy!

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Skill set: Flash 8, Actionscript 2.0, Web Design, Web Development, Graphic Design, SEO, HTML.

theotherjulia

This is a portfolio website to showcase the work of a Stop-motion Animator.

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Skill set: Flash 9, Actionscript 2.0, Photoshop, Web Design, Web Development, Graphic Design, HTML.

john eric booth

A flash banner/header with xml driven mp3 player.

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Skill set: Flash 8, Actionscript 2.0, Photoshop, Web Design, Web Development, Graphic Design, XML.

last call

Promotional flash website for Slur's debut album 'Last Call'.

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Skill set: Flash 8, Actionscript 2.0, Photoshop, Web Design, Web Development, Graphic Design, CSS, XML, SEO, HTML.

mankalabeat

It was important to give Mankala a professional online presence and one which allows the viewers to interact and listen to their music.

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Skill set: Flash 9, Actionscript 2.0, Photoshop, Web Design, Web Development, Graphic Design, CSS, XML, SEO, HTML.

Los Palitos

Promotional flash website for Los Palitos, a Bristol based Cuban rumba outfit group.

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Skill set: Flash 8, Actionscript 2.0, Photoshop, Web Design, Web Development, Graphic Design, CSS, XML, SEO, HTML.

Bobby Speed

This is a full flash website for Bristol's favourite DJ - Bobby Speed.

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Skill set: Flash 8, Actionscript 2.0, Photoshop, Web Design, Web Development, Graphic Design, CSS, XML, HTML.

Experiments

Tree : Kigwana.com: Website design and development

Under the trees

This was my full-flash portfolio website, inspired by many relaxing walks through Ashton Court, Bristol, Uk. The site is now empty but the background remains.

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Skill set: Web Design, Web Development, Flash 8, Actionscript 2.0, Photoshop, Photography, Graphic Design, XHTML, CSS

Underwater : Kigwana.com: Website design and development

Underwater scene

Playing around with an Actionscript 2.0 repel class library, I created this underwater scene.

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Skill set: Web Design, Web Development, Flash 8, Actionscript 2.0, Graphic Design, XHTML, CSS

Skills

I am continuously learning and fine tuning my skills and I finding new challanges to overcome.

Skills I currently possess include hand coding W3C compliant XHTML & CSS, Graphic Design & Image manipulation with Adobe Photoshop, and all things flash. That is to say, Flash Website Design & Development, Flash CS3 & Flash 8, Actionscript 3.0 & 2.0, Search Engine Optimisation & Progressive Enhancement of flash based websites, Flash integration of both Javascript & XML.

I am very good at troubleshooting & problem solving, and in a past life I had an MCSE/MCP + Internet and other such acronyms. I have 3 years professional Web Design & Development experience and 5 years working in a Senior IT Support role which has given me the condifence and ability to know I am able to acheive anything* I put my mind to.

For more detailed information please download my latest CV: JulianKigwana2009 CV