Knit Suite<\/a> apps were written in html and css, the language of the web; I’ve been working as a graphic designer for almost 5 years in my Cartesian Bear project, and I have this odd ability to translate geek-speak into ordinary English.<\/p>\nMy ideal client is the individual or small business owner who knows they need a web presence but doesn’t need or want a lot of flash or glitz (or Flash, either). They want a simple site that showcases their work and attracts clients\/customers. My clients want to work with someone like them, not a youngster who grew up surrounded by computers and can’t talk to people who don’t know the difference (or care about) between Java and Javascript.<\/p>\n
I grew up in the 1960s and 1970s. My first computer experience involved punch cards in college. I have worked at desks without monitors on them. After I began to use computers at work (a PC XT and later, a Mac SE\/30), I found one of the most enjoyable parts of my day was helping the secretaries and admin assistants learn to use their computers. I bring my knowledge, history and attitude to my web design work.<\/p>\n
Since I live in the Metrowest area of Boston, I expect most of my client base will be local. However, I’m wiling to work with clients anywhere, through e-mail or Skype.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Polymath Solution (aka Liz) is going to be offering web development services, in addition to the many other things I do. This isn’t such a huge departure as it seems. Web development, at least in a one-person shop, is a combination of coding skills, graphic design, and helping clients translate their thoughts into ideas the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-86","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-business","category-web-design"],"yoast_head":"\n
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