Project Portfolio
TicTacToe [http://www.cowanryan.com/ttt]
Personal Project | Design, Development
TicTacToe was originally meant to be a quick case study into AJAX functionality and how it can connect individuals via web pages in more engaging ways. The initial release of this project was successful among family and friends, so I incorporated some basic design elements and a quick registration/login gateway.
PHP MySQL HTML/CSS AJAX
Personal Project | Design, Development
TicTacToe was originally meant to be a quick case study into AJAX functionality and how it can connect individuals via web pages in more engaging ways. The initial release of this project was successful among family and friends, so I incorporated some basic design elements and a quick registration/login gateway.
PHP MySQL HTML/CSS AJAX
Transistor Chicago [http://www.transistorchicago.com]
Freelance Project | Development
Transistor Chicago is a unique art gallery, bookstore and audio-based shop located in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago. The site uses a completely custom content management system (CMS), which allows Transistor's owner to edit page content and style sheets, upload audio files and photos, manage the guest book/mailing list and cycle through advertising incorporated into the site's design.
PHP MySQL HTML/CSS
Freelance Project | Development
Transistor Chicago is a unique art gallery, bookstore and audio-based shop located in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago. The site uses a completely custom content management system (CMS), which allows Transistor's owner to edit page content and style sheets, upload audio files and photos, manage the guest book/mailing list and cycle through advertising incorporated into the site's design.
PHP MySQL HTML/CSS
"The Brain"
Professional Project | Design, Development
"The Brain" manages all aspects of Brain Hurricane's program cycle including full-time and part-time employee acquision, program planning and management, student testing analysis and company financial reporting.
PHP MySQL HTML/CSS AJAX
Professional Project | Design, Development
"The Brain" manages all aspects of Brain Hurricane's program cycle including full-time and part-time employee acquision, program planning and management, student testing analysis and company financial reporting.
PHP MySQL HTML/CSS AJAX
Shauna Bittle Photography [http://www.shaunabittle.com]
Freelance Project | Design
Originally built as a Flash-based site, the owner was looking for a package that was easier to manage and edit on their own. I proposed using an HTML/CSS based design coupled with some PHP image manipulating and rudimentary content management. The site uses an initialization file to determine which sections, galleries, photos and captions to show in the menu and the main content. This file is easily updated by the owner and was used in lieu of a database. The design of the site is meant to be minimal, allowing the end-user to focus on the quality of the photographs being presented.
PHP HTML/CSS
Freelance Project | Design
Originally built as a Flash-based site, the owner was looking for a package that was easier to manage and edit on their own. I proposed using an HTML/CSS based design coupled with some PHP image manipulating and rudimentary content management. The site uses an initialization file to determine which sections, galleries, photos and captions to show in the menu and the main content. This file is easily updated by the owner and was used in lieu of a database. The design of the site is meant to be minimal, allowing the end-user to focus on the quality of the photographs being presented.
PHP HTML/CSS
foto38 [http://www.foto38.com]
Freelance Project | Development
This project was already somewhat functional and live when I took over development. The original programmer was no longer able to work on the site and left much of the functionality incomplete. The site was built using the TinyButStrong template engine, which I had no previous experience with prior to this project.
PHP MySQL HTML/CSS
Freelance Project | Development
This project was already somewhat functional and live when I took over development. The original programmer was no longer able to work on the site and left much of the functionality incomplete. The site was built using the TinyButStrong template engine, which I had no previous experience with prior to this project.
PHP MySQL HTML/CSS
Canis Familiaris Counselor [http://www.canisfamiliaris.info]
Freelance Project | Design
The owner wanted a redesign of their original site, which lacked cohesion and ease of use. This updated version of the site is lightweight and features a simple menu which helps the end-user navigate the hierarchy of the site.
HTML/CSS
Freelance Project | Design
The owner wanted a redesign of their original site, which lacked cohesion and ease of use. This updated version of the site is lightweight and features a simple menu which helps the end-user navigate the hierarchy of the site.
HTML/CSS
Details about Ryan Cowan
Ryan currently works as a production support engineer for Wellspring Worldwide, a technology transfer company.Previously, Ryan worked as a web developer for a tutoring company called Brain Hurricane. He worked on their back-end information management system known as "The Brain", managed all office technology and handled technical issues for employees and clients.
Please view Ryan's resume for further information.