Michael Munro

Web Design Developer in the making
About Me Michael

Hi and welcome to my site.

I love designing and making colourful, creative and unique websites.
I realised from a young age that I wanted a career that involved utilising my creative flair. After school I started my career in architecture but soon I was finding my creative aspirations was not being fulfilled. I seized an opportunity to change my career path and I entered the world of web design, where I discovered it was possible to combine creativity with markup languages - a concept that allowed me to express my artistic flair alongside the stimulating and  challenging aspects of writing code.
Throughout my architecture career, my design philosophy was about detail and simplicity. I like clean and crisp designs. It is my intention to carry this attitude in my web design career.

I am currently enrolled with the National IT Learning Centre, studying on a distance-learning Professional Web Design course. My aim is learn everything there is to know about web design and development and keep in touch with the latest changes and trends in the industry, I'm always online learning new skills, trying out new techniques to improve my abilities as a web designer and keeping myself up to date with the latest trends.
We live in a world where design changes constantly and fresh ideas are always in demand. Professionals in every field of design have to be aware of these changes and possess the flexibility and imagination, to stay ahead of the trends. The web conitnues to grow and become part of everyone's lives, everyone has a website, but not everyone has the impact they want.
My aim is keep it simple, make the important things standout using subtlety and fine detailing.

I am setting up my own business, Minternet Web Design and working on the website for this and I also freelance for DigitDotNet

Folio

I am a young designer and I am looking to build up my portfolio with professional work and I am always looking for opportunities practice the skills I have acquired...so whether you are a small business, an organisation or an individual and would like a website, please do not hesitate to contact me, wherever you are! Thing is, although I’m in Scotland, you don’t have to be!
I hope to have the opportunity to showcase your site! I will normally ask that I can link the website here in my portfolio, but it is cool if you would rather it was not featured here.
The site featured below was my first website and was my static web assignment submission for my course. I passed the assignment!

Click to view my JavaScript assessment. The assessment was to validate a form using JavaScript and certain fields had to be contained in the form.

Orwell Dramatic Soceity Website image image of Guest House site Outlaw Coming Soon banner

*Please note - this is based on an actual amateur drama group, but the website was never realised and so content is mostly fictional.

A fictitious website I designed for a bed and breakfast Guest House

I am currently working on this website. Click to see the layout done on Photoshop!

link to Bijoux Bags Exchange website image link to Not So Plain Jane website Your Site Here In My Portfolio

I intend to add more sites in the future, both fictitious and real 'live' sites...so please be sure to visit again soon!

Skills

CompTIA A+ qualified IT Technician.
I am versed in HTML 4.01 and CSS2, I am now building my knowledge of JavaScript.
Proficient in Microsoft Word 2003/07, Excel and PowerPoint and AutoCAD.
Developing working knowledge of Adobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Fireworks.
Experience of troubleshooting, diagnostics and preventative maintenance.
Excellent communication.
Experienced IT operative.
Very well organised, highly analytical with a mature and professional approach.
Can work extremely well under pressure.
Full UK driving licence.

Education A+ Certified Logo

National IT Learning Centre February 2010 to Present
Currently undertaking a self-funded, distant learning course. I have achieved thus far

  • CompTIA A+ IT Technician April 2010
  • CIT Static Web Design September 2010

and working towards

  • Adobe Certification (Dreamweaver Expert and Flash Associate)
  • CIT Relational Database Design
  • Internet Services Project Diploma
  • MCTS Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist): ASP.NET applications (70-536 and 70-562 exams)

University of Dundee October 1996 to June 2004

  • BSc Architecture June 2001

If you would like to view my CV please select the Word or PDF versions.

Contact

You may wish to leave feedback in regards to my artwork, my web design or provide general comments about your browsing experience on this website. All feedback is welcome and appreciated, with any suggestions for improvements being taken into consideration.
Please feel free to contact me at hello@michaelmunro.co.uk or mikejmunro@googlemail.com if you wish to find out more about my web design or discuss a website. All feedback is welcomed.

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