Designing for the front end of a website is one of my favorite things, and greatest focuses. There’s something about creating a beautiful usable interface that I that gives me a sense of satisfaction. It’s awesome.
Like fashion, the internet is always changing, and so is the technology being used. With HTML5 and CSS3, mobile devices, and an array of different browsers, I strive to stay on top of what’s new and where the market is going.
Less is more – this old adage also applies to the web. Clean code is good code, it helps load times, accessibility, and the end developer to make changes seamlessly. Trying to find better ways to code cleanly is a challenge I enjoy.
I find balance a critical part of web sites. The portion of design and flashy widgets to the portion of usability, load times, and standards is a fine line that needs to be studied with each and every project.
With the world wide web always changing, it would seem silly to hunker down and refuse to learn new things. There is something I find fun about learning new things, even if it means late nights, lots of coffee, and occasional sugar rushes.
“Plan your work and work your plan.” My grandpa was known for saying that, and I love it. There are many popular workflows which all have their places. Without a plan, a website is destined to be in limbo for much longer than it needs to be.
September 2009 - May 2011
My responsibilities were diverse at Best. I created and maintained the companies websites, created print and digital marketing pieces, and fullfilled most other “techy” things.
February 2008 - August 2009
I began as an intern with ad3pt and was eventually hired full time. While there I was responsible for quick turnaround designs and websites, working in WordPress, Magento, and standard xhtml, as well as flyers, online banners, and print.
I’m Jon Best, a web designer and developer in Minnesota. I have a passion for making unique experiences online. My goal is to continually simplify the creative process keeping it pure, and eliminating all the muddled mess of extra steps and redo’s. I say let’s get it done right, the first time. I bring a fresh creative perspective to the table backed by proven work and experience. Everyday my ambition is to learn one more thing, no matter how small, that I hadn’t known before. I am Jon, and the Web is where I live.
The Pandora poster contest was a lot of fun. I wanted to make a scene that embodied “a world of music”. 40 hours later plus some additional modifications, I was finally satisfied. Though it was a tedious process with the 3D rendering, I made sure to add the fine details that could be overlooked. All the time I invested was well worth it.