The Affordable Web Designers in Bath :: Ahead Creative

About Me

Me - David SmithWow, a page all about me! Well, I'm a graduate of Birmingham University, who is now based in the city of Bath, UK. I have spent the last one and a half years teaching myself all about web design, using my new skills to create successful web sites for local businesses and charities. Having spent 3 months with a commercial web design agency MediaClash, I'm now looking to start a professional career in the web industry. Ahead Creative is my freelance web design business. [learn more]

My Current Knowledge:

  • (X)HTML
  • CSS
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Macromedia Fireworks
  • PHP & MYSQL
  • Javascript (basic)

My Skills and Experience:

  • Complete Website Design
  • Logo design
  • Database driven web sites
  • Custom Content Management Systems
  • Accessibility and usability knowledge
  • SEO

Currently Learning:

  • Flash & Actionscript
  • ASP.net
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • E-Commerce

My Design Philosophy

I really believe in designing around content. I am often astonished at the number of "professional" websites that are cluttered with unnecessary graphics and confusing navigation systems. A web site like this just shouts "NO" to the visitor, quickly causing them to navigate away from your page and possibly to one your competitors.

When I design a website for a client, I always ensure that it:

For me, if you get this part right, the rest follows.

I believe in taking the time to listen to my clients and to support and develop their ideas. I understand the importance of corporate identity and aim to design sites that suit the organisations that require them.

If you are interested in learning more about my truly personal web design service, or you feel that I have the right qualities to succeed in your organisation, then please contact me using one of the methods below. Alternatively, proceed to my contact page to use my online form.