Yep, it’s really that simple. There’s a reason why the waterfall approach is a mainstay of web design: it works. After 15+ years of building WordPress websites, I have my process down to a science.
I’m Daniel Quinn—a technical lead, digital strategist, freelance WordPress developer, and former copywriter with a background in communications. For 15+ years, I’ve helped digital agencies, startups, and nonprofits all over the world build digital platforms that reinvent their business.
The WordPress theme I built allows site administrators to create highly modular pages by selecting from a bank of configurable blocks that require no technical expertise to manage.
Harvard Square’s banking mainstay Cambridge Savings Bank was in need of a responsive redesign. Designer Aaron Scott and I teamed up to create this fresh new look.
“Anthropological” ad agency Argus Communications approached me to code up their marketing blog, Think Insight.
Director and Chief Curator Rachel Nelson hired me to develop the redesign for the Institute of Arts & Sciences at University of California Santa Cruz, a university art and research center that houses art exhibitions and social justice initiatives.
Allen & Gerritsen approached me to develop the redesign for Toy State, an international licenser of radio controlled toys. The development scope was massive.
Using WordPress as the platform for the website, I created a place for the founders of Leap to blog about branding and showcase their agency’s work.
Nicole Martinez and I worked with technology think-tank SyncThink to design their web presence for the unveiling of their concussion-detecting hardware.
Proper Villains provided a visual design that translated well when I put together the new, highly modular theme.
Bonnie Brunner and I worked with brand strategist Amy L. Perry to design her personal portfolio, which showcased case studies of her work and housed her industry-insider blog.
Helen Todd of Sociality Squared hired me to help megabrand Leica Camera build their new blog on WordPress. The simple design let the photography take the focus.
Designer Kit Casey and I worked with Karen Pelaez and Stephanie Vyce from the Harvard University Press to design a celebration website for the Press’ 100-year anniversary.
Virtana’s new website takes full advantage of Gutenberg, empowering editors to build new experiences for their customers on the fly.
When it comes to specialized work, hire battle-tested experts to get the job done right. I’ll build a platform that takes care of your brand, so you can get back to building your business. Don’t hesitate to get in touch. A consultation is free, and we can determine over a quick phone call if I’m a good fit for your project.
