About Me

Akin

Hi There!

My name is Akin Williams. I work as a Freelance Web & Visual Designer. This site is a showcase of my work.

Skills

Development

  • CSS/xHTML
  • PHP
  • SQL
  • XSL(T)
  • JavaScript
  • .NET
  • FLASH (AS2/3)
  • JAVA
  • VISUAL BASIC
  • ASP

Design

  • 3D Modeling
  • Architectural Visualization
  • Front End Theme /Template Design
  • Print & Online Marketing Materials
  • Audio/Visual Content & Delivery
  • Content Management Systems

Background

So here’s a bit about myself. I’ve been working as a freelancer for the past 5 years, with clients ranging from small startups to non-profit organizations to international companies. I’ve also done numerous jobs for other web design agencies, including Sapient Corp., and their client Nasco. I really enjoy what I do and I keep learning with every project. This site represents an attempt to showcase some of the work I have done in design as a hobby and hopefully as a future professional.

Architectural Visualization

My interest in architectural design started during an assignment at Turner Construction as a contracts specialist. At that time, I had already developed an interest in 3D modeling and project management – the assignment provided the notion of using those two different skills to visualize the built environment.

3D Design & VR

I started designing and modeling 3D objects and environments about 10 years ago as a way of enhancing my website design skills and I found that the applications for this type of design are very widespread. Recently, I have been exploring methods of using the internet as a vehicle for visualizing natural and built structures in a virtual environment. The panoramas and 3D object VR applications in the Gallery are samples of the potential of this type of content delivery vehicle.

Web Interface Design & Development

I started freelancing professionally in website design about 4 years ago and I have slowly started built up a portfolio viewable on my main site (http://www.arstropica.com). My methodology for site development includes a full storyboarded proposal and project outline with timetables, milestones, goals and deadlines as well as a project management interface for the client, where they can receive up to date information on development progress. I enjoy the design process so much that I often incorporate some of my 3D modeling and VR in the website to give it a unique and competitive edge few other sites have.

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