Jessica Reichman
Live site: http://www.jessicareichman.com/
Purpose
JessicaReichman, a local artist, wanted a redesign of her web page that highlighted the textural and color qualities of her work, while also providing a memorable experience for visitors.
Look and feel
The client wanted a site that highlights her art, and the only constraint she put on the design was the inclusion of her signature as a graphic element; literally, she wanted her identity as her visual identity. I opted for a gallery-like feel, to make the art pop off the page. Since the goal was to have people see the art, the only graphic elements are images of the artist's pieces, and I feel that the site successfully showcases the range of her work.
Site features
The site galleries are done using Lightbox 2 to emphasize the quality of the art and to make navigation easy. It also degrades gracefully for users with JavaScript turned off. The site alsoThffers a web-based contact form to shield the owner's e-mail from spambot harvesting.
