International Artist Shen Jingdong
Enhanced web presence - heavy on the visuals yet light and easy-to-navigate design.
Shen lives in Beijing, China yet he trusted is global web presence to us. We love highly creative clients and this is one of our favorite on-going projects!
Site features
Java Script, CSS Photoshop, SEO optimizations, Social Networking applications installed and embedded into site, Content Management System for easy updates. Site works across-platforms and on mobile decives.
Kentucky Opera
Organizational site representing the 58 year old Kentucky Opera. Kentucky Opera needed to extend its reach into the modern age. They had sound clips fantastic photography, loads of educational and developmental information yet no proper platform to display it all and make it available to the wider public.
Kentucky Opera now has a dynamic, socially networked web presence which is easy to maintain and reach out to their connected audience well past their upcoming 60th birthday.
Site features
Flash, MP3s, Java Script, CSS5, HTML, Photoshop, SEO optimizations, Live Twitter feeds.
Mellwood Art & Entertainment Center
Enhanced web presence for a leading art and entertainment venue with gallery and artist/tenant listings, rental information and availiable space notices.
Site features
Flash, Java Script, CSS Photoshop, SEO optimizations, Social Networking applications installed and embedded into site
From the Client:
"We have a diverse business with distinctive needs. Bryce beautifully, and quickly, designed each page under one, cohesive visual narrative. Now our business has a strong, artistic online presence that makes sense and is easy to navigate. Bryce Hudson was the right choice for us and we are thrilled to be a part of Contemporary Websites!"
Art Without Walls
Perhaps on of the funnest and most technically dynamic projects we work on. Art Without Walls is a non-collecting arts organization who works independantly and in sync with others on a global scale. A project from Cuba to display in Miami or a contemporary art exhibit in Stockholm, it all needs a stylish and informative place to live on the web.
The site displays Flash embedded files, videos, sound clips and images of performances as well, many press pages and releases all while the dynamic architecture of its frame operate seamlessly across web browsing platforms.
Because it's not Flash based, every word is read by search engines making it the perfect solution for the client.
The Green Building Gallery
Voted a top destination point for the city of Louisville The Green Building and The Green Building Gallery needed a fresh approach in their web design. Easily updatable and focused on getting the word out about their many events and exhibitions, their web presence works in harmony with their Twitter and Facebook feeds which coincide with their email campaigns.
Site features
Video embeds, MP3s, Java Script, CSS5, HTML, Photoshop, SEO optimizations
From the Client:
"Our websites require constant updating and maintenance due to the high activity of our companies. We email Bryce frequently with requests and materials to add to the sites and he always responds & updates the site promptly. He handles our often bizarre requests with ease :)."
Sam Locke for Indiana State Auditor
Running for state office is no joke. Sam Locke needs a serious web design team with a very strong ability to post photos updates and videos at a moments notice.
Connecting to an audience this day in age is a challenge, less so when you're operating on a frequency that audience is tuned into. The site was to be completely viewable and operational on mobile devices and remain clear and comprehendable to a wide range of people while excercising the pride and hard-working nature of the client.
From the Client:
"Working with Bryce and Contemporary Websites was just what we needed - great pricing, quick turnaround and very timely updates - perfect for a fast moving campaign that can't worry about the details of web design."
Russel Hulsey
Contemporary is in our name. So when Russel Hulsey came to us with his body of internationally recognized contemporary art creations we jumped right on board with the project.This sound, time, sculpture, video and multimedia visual artist needed to showcase his work in one place, on one platform rest assured that if someone viewed the site in Bombay, India or London, England or on a MAC or a PC that they would always have the same result.
From the Client:
"Designer Bryce Hudson of Contemporary Websites was, and continues to be, a perfect fit for my utilitarian needs and aesthetic sensibilities. I have been 110% satisfied with all services from beginning to present, and I look forward to a long, productive, and highly successful future with Contemporary Websites - where Professionalism is a paramount, and Contemporary ideas flow naturally and unimpeded."
SonaBLAST! Records!
They needed it all. And got it.
Constant updates to keep fans of their music up to date with concerts, record release parties and show venues the sonaBLAST! Records web presence showcases talent by way of top-notch photography, MP3 downloads and samples and a barrage of social networking capibilities.
Headquartered in New York, New York and Louisville, Kentucky, sonaBLAST! depends on a reliable web design and updating team. Watch videos, read recent press, connect to your newest favorite band and most importantly; buy or download the music online!
Site features
Flash, MP3s, Java Script, CSS5, HTML, Photoshop, SEO optimizations, social networking built right in
Keith Linton
Linton's visual creations are viceral and texture heavy, not to mention absolutely stunning. but he wanted order and cleanness to represent his site.
At Contemporary Websites we listen to what our clients want and what they need. We mix that with what works for the web and how that pertains to their esthetic desires and their audience.
From the Client:
"I needed a site to showcase the depth of my artwork online and Bryce at Contemporary Websites designed a complex, but easy to navigate, multi page site. It was fully completed in less than a couple days and was up and running. His professionalism extends from the inital design of my site to minor changes or tweaks needed after the completion of my site and everything in between."
Block NYC
Jamie Blocks's music has been featured on sitcoms and movies, to be expected when you sign with Capitol Records and sonaBLAST! Records one right after the other.
Jamie needed a clean site that was easy to navigate and understand, he wanted sound clips that were embedded as not to be stolen, photo galleries, venue and show schedules and texts. He wanted this and more in a package that was clean yet still had an edge to it and exposed the easy, yet urban appeal that is evident in his music.
From the Client:
"I have used many a webmaster over the years and Bryce is the best. Professional, creative, on time and on budget!!!! He actually kicked me in the ass a couple of times to get things done."
Gibbs Rounsavall
Without order and an acute sense of concentration Rounsavall's work would not be possible. Those characteristics we took in to mind when creating a clean easy-to-navigate site to showcase he work along a clean white background as if viewing it on a gallery wall.
Site features
Flash, Java Script, CSS, HTML5, Photoshop, SEO optimizations, Forms
Fowler and Sons Renovations
Fowler and Sons Renovations and Construction needed a simple platform to appeal to its audience of homeowners considering a specialist in the field of renovations. Clean, informative with lots and lots of photos. When someone sees one of their attractive yard signs in a yard, talks to their neighbor about an exceptional job completion and then visits their site, the image and trustworthy nature of their business presents itself.
Site features
Flash Slideshows, Java Script, CSS, HTML5, Photoshop, SEO optimizations
Peters Construction Company
TC Peters Construction Company does some major construction work for major clients. Churches, Schools LEED Platinum certified "Green Building" and so on. The end user of this site is typically and engineer or construction specialist looking to hire someone who knows what they are doing and won't leave them high-and-dry on an expensive project. Their site, with it's blueprint esthetic, informative texts and crystal-clear photography leaves a lasting impression with a client considering their services.
From the Client:
"Sustainable construction is important to me so Bryce was a natural go-to for the design of our website because he "gets green." His work is fresh and crisp, fast and creative, and the imagery and typography he choose cleverly branded my vision."
Deven 7 Studios
The best framer in America's 16th largest city needs an equally as attractive web presence. An informative showcase of their talent is what they were happy to receive in this partnership.
Site features
Flash, Java Script, CSS, HTML5, Photoshop, Illustrator, SEO optimizations
BGreen 2
Green is the new Black. Passionate about sustainability and conservation issues this consulting firm needed a platform for their projects and the complicated nature of their business. Light on imagery and photographic elements the background of the main content area and color of the text were well planned design issues to prevent eye strain.
An overall scientific approach to building this site were key in it's initial art direction.
Site features
Flash, Java Script, CSS, HTML5, Photoshop, Illustrator, SEO optimizations
Bryce Hudson
Personal Artist and designer portfolio site featuring documented texts, images and social networking capibilities. The main challenge with this site; to display a huge body of work within a minimalist yet easy-to-expand framework.
Site features
Flash, Java Script, CSS, HTML5, Photoshop, Illustrator, SEO optimizations
Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft
With a mission to promote the art and craft of the State of Kentucky this powerhouse organization - celebrating its 30th anniversary - needed a makeover from the ground up for their 13 year old out-dated website. This design is built in a content management system too - making it easy as pie to update and keep they visitors and subscribers informed.
Site features
Flash, Java Script, CSS, HTML5, Photoshop, Illustrator, SEO optimizations, Content Management System for easy updates.
Tallgrass Farm Foundation
Nestled in the midst of timbered and rock ledge ridges in the heart of Kentucky Tallgrass Farm is devoted to their mission of conservation, demonstrating sustainable agricultural methods; to research and interpret the connections between food, land and community well being.
Their site needed to exhibit this mission while being a go-to-place for their research and programming offerings and has proved to be a useful tool in getting the message out about this wonderful place.
From the Client:
"Bryce has got great range. He quickly captured the agarian aesthetic of our farm, understood the goals of our foundation and our love of the land. We get constant feedback on this site from both the media and public. Collaborating with him on updates is fun as we get to hear all about the other
Denine Leblanc
Personal Portfolio site for a world-class concert pianist.
Site features
Flash, Java Script, CSS, HTML5, Photoshop, Illustrator, SEO optimizations, Photography, MP3s
Bryan Happens
A one-stop-shop for music files, performance photos and information on singer/songwriter Bryan Happens.Based in Los Angeles, Bryan Happens needed his own collective web presence which he could point potential venue managers and fan to to have everything in one collective place.
Site features
Flash, Java Script, CSS, HTML5, Photoshop, Illustrator, SEO optimizations, MP3s
