Below is a selection of websites I have designed. In all cases I wrote the HTML and CSS for these sites; in the case of PlantRight, CNGA, and Cal-IPC I also wrote the PHP and built the MySQL databases used. Portfolio samples will open in a new window.
Grayboxx
· including logo development
A local search start-up based in Saratoga, California. I designed the logo and the page layouts, using the cityscape/blue gradient and yellow person elements created by another designer.BEFORE (pre-launch look)
The California Invasive Plant Council
A nonprofit organization dedicating to protecting California's natural landscape from invasive plant species. This was a complete redesign and re-coding of an existing site.
PlantRight
A project by Sustainable Conservation to encourage the horticultural industry to avoid selling invasive plants.California Native Grasslands Association
This was a complete redesign and re-coding of an existing site. I also expanded and improved an existing content management system for this client.The Santa Margarita and San Luis Rey Watersheds Weed Management Area
A nonprofit organization formed to provide support, coordination and funding for management of invasive non-native plants and restoration of native riparian habitat within the Santa Margarita and San Luis Rey watersheds in San Diego and Riverside Counties. This was a complete redesign and re-coding of an extremely primitive existing site.-
The Pendulum Journal
· including logo development
A progressive political journal. Although the Journal never went as far as a live launch, I still like the design. 
Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness
This group was started in response to the need for community education and training, and represent a new way of approaching domestic violence by prioritizing prevention and awareness through specialized training.
Parkhill Venture Counsel
A 'minimalist' website for a California attorney who provides advice and counseling to growth-oriented companies, entrepreneurs, venture capital firms and investors.-
Special Pets Rescue
· including logo development
A group dedicated to mixed breed dog rescue primarily in Lake County, and also all of northern California. 
Another Life for Animals
This was created in 2000 for a nonprofit companion animal welfare organization.Silicon Valley for John Kerry 2004
Kerry campaign website for Santa Clara County, a complete rebuild from an existing design. The top tab navigation was modified for the election day drive the weekend of October 30. I also created the layout and HTML for the email newsletters beginning with the June 15 edition. The website and the newletter had to be developed very quickly as new initiatives were developed.
© 2005 Carina Merrick