This is a selection of work I've done recently -- some projects are large, some small; some for the computer, some for print. My intention is to show a variety of different styles rather than showing just major projects. Although I can talk "information space navigation paradigms" and "intuitive user metaphors" with the best of them, this collection includes more graphics than user interface or interactive design projects, simply because -- aside from web design -- it's easier to show graphics than interaction in this medium. (Click each project title or icon for details.)

	Pioneer Valley Educational Press Lester the Lion Books (non tech project) Project: watercolor illustrations for children's early reader series Description / constraints: client wanted lions, but gave me free reign otherwise, as long as pictures accurately reflected the text to help children learn to read Design approach: playful, fun, with humorous details
	NearSpace NearSpace is a wireless application and service provider that creates guides to complex built environments -- trade shows, corporate or university campuses, malls, etc. -- linking text information to maps and floorplans, for the Palm OS and Web platforms. "Kate Withey is the most talented artist and designer in constrained display format 'pixel space' that I've ever worked with. She delivers a great combination of talent, discipline, and innovative thought in everything she does." -- Creighton Hoke, NearSpace founder and CEO Note: All images in this section are (c) copyright NearSpace, Inc. Home Screens Project: Palm OS screens Description / constraints: start screens for each "venue" to entice the user in, usually incorporating 4 buttons and venue logo (160x130 pixels, 2-bit grayscale) Design approach: clear, tappable and sexy Tiny Icons Project: icons Description / constraints: 10x10 pixel icons (in 2-bit grayscale) for a wide range of toolbar and display functions Design approach: as recognizable as possible in that little space! Maps Project: Palm OS screens Description / constraints: maps of streets, sites, or floorplans (160x130 pixels, 2-bit grayscale) Design approach: clarity and ease of use: abstract out unnecessary detail to emphasize key areas, paths, or landmarks
	Consort Caritatis www.consort-caritatis.ca Project: web site design Description / constraints: complete web site construction, including overall organization, design, layout, & graphics -- based on marketing plans, CD liner notes, & logos from client Design approach: clean, conservative, integrated, fitting in with existing dove logo
	Sun The following are a few of the projects I've done for various groups & divisions at Sun. (Please note: All images are (c) copyright Sun Microsystems, Inc.) Motorola PageWriter Graphics Project: graphics - Motorola PageWriter Description / constraints: graphics for JavaOne99 demo of 2-way Java-enabled pager -- on small screens, in 2-bit grayscale Design approach: fun, playful, sketchy style Palm Pilot Graphics Project: graphics - Palm Pilot Description / constraints: graphics & maps for JavaOne99 demo of Java-enabled Palm Pilot -- on small screens, in black & white Design approach: clean & straightforward   Duke T-shirt Project: T-shirt Description / constraints: T-shirts for JavaOne99 (4 colors on white), using Duke & showing off a bunch of Java devices Design approach: fun, consistent with Duke style   Internet Plus Pack Project: icon set Description / constraints: application & file icons in 3 sizes, both b/w & color, using Common Desktop Interface palette & style Design approach: professional, consistent with Common Desktop Interface   Mondex smart-card reader Project: user interface & graphics Description / constraints: design the software interface and graphics for a Mondex smartcard reader; keeping the window small, & being as consistent as possible with the way the hardware card readers work Design approach: build on icons & buttons from Mondex's physical smart-card reader (with which users would be familiar)   PC card administration utility Project: graphics Description / constraints: represent different categories of PC cards for a software utility to manage them Design approach: use realistic PC card image with "embossed" icons -- use standard hardware icons where available, design others JavaServer Project: icon set Description / constraints: Design button icons & mini list icons for JavaServer administration tool Design approach: fun, retro, playing on java/coffee theme
	Computer Closet Computer Closet Project: logo, signs & business cards Description / constraints: come up with logo, fonts & graphic look; create storefront signs and business cards Design approach: clean but fun -- client had basic idea what he wanted (black triangle/ yellow circle); I integrated the circles & colors into a logotype
	Rubric Rubric is a pioneer in web-based Enterprise Marketing Automation software. I was involved in all stages of the user interface design and graphic look of the product, as well as many other graphic projects for the company. The following show a couple of design issues in the software, plus a couple of other graphic projects.   EMA Control Center Project: UI & icon set Description / constraints: design look & feel & graphics for main navigation button panel, using colors and widgets that work on the web Design approach: standard clickable button panel; bright, bold, fun graphics   Main EMA window Project: screen layout & graphic style Description / constraints: design the overall look of the product: what should a substantial web application look like? Design approach: 3-D gray "application" style vs. flat, graphic "web" style   Zinfandel Project: wine label Description / constraints: design original art for private-label wine for software release (which was code-named "zinfandel") Design approach: integrate company's "closed-loop" logo & other symbols into hand-drawn design. (Alternate approaches shown, too)   Gorilla Project: sticker Description / constraints: design an attention-getting "gorilla marketing" sticker for a trade show event Design approach: figure out how to draw a gorilla!
	Art Projects Coming soon: I'll be adding some of my personal artwork in all sorts of media -- stained glass & glass mosaics, clay sculpture, paper mobiles, paper mache projects, cards, drawings & paintings -- stay tuned!

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