planning
graphic design
user interface design
database management
documentation
server administration
business design
logo design
print media design
advertising campagins
Introduction
Hi I'm Shane 
I design, build and maintain performance web based systems.
The bigger the challenge the better!
Data
Hi there I'm Shane and I make magical things happen in web browsers. I've been designing and developing websites and online systems for over 22 years now. I love my work, love what I do, pride myself on my attention to detail and dedication to provide a quality product.
3xs Design Studio is the name I created long ago to brand my web and digital media development services. In high school I took my first paid job to build a business website and I have never looked back. Been working in this industry ever since. Formally trained at the University of South Australia where I studied computer science and multimedia which has provided a firm foundation in both software programming and graphic design. Both these areas of disciplines merge well with my natural skills and have proven to be a very attractive and advantageous skill-set by many employees and clients.
These core skills have allowed me to accelerate my career in web development and I now boast a large skill set rivalled by few. Ranging from project planning and documentations, client interaction, customer service, database/server management, complicated software architecture design, digital marketing, the list goes on. Many people find this attractive for the simple fact that I am capable of handling the work of multiple professions, can produce a product that is unified, of higher quality, at less expense. With the ability to handle large scale applications I have yet been forwarded a request from anyone that I have not been able to fulfil.
I'm also a successful entrepreneur with excellent communication and people skills. This eliminates many of the gaps between business managers and the IT expert needed to implement their vision. I am able to connect with clients, understand what they are looking for, and explain complicated concepts/details in a way that is relevant and easy to understand. This is especially helpful when dealing with people with little IT experience. Devising ways to advise clients on important details that they may have overlooked or did not realise.
So whether you need a system built, online business advice, marketing media designed or even planning and documenting a new system, with 22 years experience I have much to offer and am well aware issues you are most likely to encounter and how to deal with them. You're not just hiring a developer, but a professional with experience in all of the subject matter involved in the planning, production and running of digital systems and services.
Services
Summary of services I can provide. Services are not limited to this list.
- Web development
- Object orientated programming
- Front and back end development
- User interfaces
- User experience
- Mobile website optimisation
- Website to print media
- SEO optimisation
- Responsive and fluid design
- Server and database setup and maintenance
- Technical Documentation
- Design specifications
- ULM documenting and designs
- Wireframes
- Time/cost predictions
- Project planning
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Graphic Design
- Web design
- User interface design
- Logo design
- Font / icon design
- Business card, letter heads
- Online and print media
- Email signatures
- Illustrations
- Technical drawings/illustration
- 3D design
- Business services / advice
- Targets and how to reach them
- Online marketing
- Online startup business advice
- Launching online business
- User online expectations
Tech
- PHP multiple versions up to current stable.
- HTML,XHTML, XML
- CSS multiple versions
- Java Script
- jQuery, jQuery UI, jQuery Mobile
- MySQL/Postgre SQL
- Angular.js
- Twitter Bootstrap
- Composer
- GIT
- SASS
- Slack
- Vagrant
- VirtualBox
- SOAP
- RESTful APIs
- LAMP development/services
- Host of various popular JS tools such as Fastclick, Respond, Typeahead, etc.
- Google Map API
- Flash Action Script
- The Adobe Creative Suite
Have limited knowledge of
- LESS
- ASPX / ASP
- Vbscript
- Java/JSP
- Ruby
- Python
- Laravel
- Wordpress
- Symphony
- Mandrill
- Joomla
- Zend
- Pear
- Zen Cart
- Presta Cart
- Bigcommerce
- Magneto
Examples
Examples of my work and past development. I have been involved in the production of hundreds of digital products in my career, so rather than list product where I have done a fraction or the work with a team of people, I have included larger examples where I have been the core or the only developer on the project. This to give you an idea of the range of my personal abilities and not the team I was working with.
Slides have been created by merging screen shots together. These screen shots were taken when I developed the product. Websites and systems tend to change over time so the live versions may have been altered.
Favorote Eats Portal
Recipe Ninja
Zom Deck
Papolona Guru
Aussie Housemates
Who Adelaide
The Old Excahnge Hotel
Bio Guard
Kirra tours
Water Web
Funk Trunk
Infowall
Abstract Management System
Urbanheadz
Rapid Induct
IDA Call
DDUG.
DPE Consulting
More examples
A list of business / sites I have been involed with in the past.
- Favorite Eats
- Gaia Nutrition
- Papolona.guru
- Them
- medallionhomes.com.au
- ulaveo.com.au
- lampsnow.com.au
- Kangaroo Island Holidays
- Goverment Skill Australia
- Master Security Solutions
- Steve Pitman Consulting
- Perfect Lift
- Austral Meats
- artweb.com.au
- rapidinduct.com.au
- partymatters.com.au
- rocciopals.com
- ryt.org.au
- Remax Plaza
- Alida Art
- archercollege.com
- nci.com.au
- cafeamore.com.au
Testimonials
Shane takes responsibility for what he does and will frequently outperform your expectations! His feedback and responsiveness is top-notch and communication is a breeze since he's a native english speaker!
