Benn Pearson Design+Development

Freelance design and developer for web sites and mobile apps, Cardiff.

Game, NightOwl
App, Batch Hatch
App, Next Slide
Web, Citizens Theatre
Web, De Standaard
Web, HELM
Web, Mark Boulton Design
Web, Five Simple Steps
Web, Drupal
Web, British Energy
Web, Julia Cleverdon
Web, OCEG
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Game, NightOwl

Game, NightOwl
- Design, development
App, Batch Hatch

App, Batch Hatch
- UX, IA, design, development
App, Next Slide

App, Next Slide
- UX, IA, design
Web, Citizens Theatre

Web, Citizens Theatre
- UX, IA, design, development
Web, De Standaard

Web, De Standaard
- UX, IA, design, development
Web, HELM

Web, HELM
- UX, IA, design, development
Web, Mark Boulton Design

Web, Mark Boulton Design
- UX, IA, design, development
Web, Five Simple Steps

Web, Five Simple Steps
- UX, IA, design, development
Web, Drupal

Web, Drupal
- UX, IA, design
Web, British Energy

Web, British Energy
- UX, IA, design
Web, Julia Cleverdon

Web, Julia Cleverdon
- UX, IA, design, development
Web, OCEG

Web, OCEG
- IA, design
Sketchbook

Sketchbook
Info

Info

Profile
- Benn Pearson
  
  Freelance Web and Multimedia Design & Developer
  
  Internet | Cardiff, United Kingdom, GB
  
  Summary
  
  I am a freelance Cardiff-based web design and developer with six years experience at the forefront of the multimedia industry. I provide a high-end consultation service, utilising my background in advertising to produce bespoke information architecture , user experience, web sites and mobile apps specifically tailored to maximise my clients' ethos and brands.
  
  Specialties: Programming: HTML, CSS, Javascript, Actionscript, XML, MySQL, PHP, Haml, Sass, Coffeescript Project management: Basecamp, Backpackit, Versionsapp, Visual Studio, Git, Usability: IA, OmniGraffle, UX, Prototypes Accessibility: Google Analytics, SEO, W3C Standards, Semantics, FOAF Workflow: Agile, Scrum, Iterative Design: Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Flash, InDesign, Titanium, Xcode CMS: Wordpress, Drupal, Expresion Engine, Joomla, Umbraco, Sitecore, Codeigniter
  
  Experience
  - Jan 2012 - Present
    Interaction Developer / Sequence - Your Digital Agency
    
    Front end developer, client side designer
  - Apr 2011 - Present
    Freelance Web and Multimedia Design & Developer / bennpearson.co.uk
    
    Company Consultant for startups within Wales developing web presents, multimedia applications, games, marketing, PR, and advertising.
  - Sept 2007 - Aug 2010
    Web Design & Developer / Mark Boulton Design
    
    Lead on high profile projects developing information architecture solutions to produce high-end user experience across multiple platforms for clients including Warner Brothers, ESPN, British Energy, English Heritage and Drupal.
  - Nov 2005 - Sept 2007
    Junior Web Design & Developer / Webber Design
    
    Developing E-Commerce and Content management systems for both the private and public sector, for clients including Newport council, Newport City Radio, ‘Newpart’ and RNLI Lifeboats.
  - Jul 2005 - Aug 2005
    Campaign Design and Promoter / Cardiff University
    
    Promoting student union election candidates by designing and implementing campaigns online and through various promotional media, including posters and flyers.
  - Jul 2002 - Sept 2002
    Post Production Runner / BBC Wales
    
    Assisting with a variety of production requirements, including interaction with viewers via Radio Wales phone-ins and assisting with technical issues for all BBC Wales productions and providing appropriate equipment and technology support.
  Education
  - 2011 - 2012
    
    The University of Glamorgan
    
    PgCert in Multiplatform Programming
  - 2005 - 2005
    
    University of Wales Lampeter
    
    PgDip in Interactive Media
    Activities: Football team
  - 2000 - 2003
    
    Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College
    
    BA (Hons) in Graphic Design & Advertising
    Activities: Basketball Team
  - 1999 - 2000
    
    Trinity University College
    
    Diploma in Art Foundation
    Activities: Life drawing classes
  - 1996 - 1998
    
    Lampeter Comprehensive School
    
    A-Levels in Art & Design, Geography, Design & Technology
  Additional Information
  - Websites:
    
    Portfolio, Twitter
  - Honors:
    
    • City and Guilds IT Professional Development Award
  - Interests:
    
    Surfing, new technology, motorbikes, golf,