Welcome to The Website of Fired Up Design
My name is Jon Riley, I am a designer based in the Lake District in the North West of the UK. I hope you enjoy looking around the site, browsing my work and reading the journal, which describes what I am currently thinking about.
If you are looking for a designer to help you build your own site but you need some plain answers to questions first why not look through the frequently asked questions section. I wrote this page in an attempt to answer some of the common queries that people ask me when they become interested in building their own sites. I have found that the partnership between client and designer is vital when developing something complex like a website and at the end of the day "people buy people" so I have tried to give you an impression of how I like to work with my clients, plus an idea of what kind of person I am. With this in mind if you have a few minutes why not have a look at the "The Life of Riley" to see what I am up to!
Who is Behind Fired Up Design?
Fired Up Design is what might be called a "one man band", it's basically me, working with a small network of associates, skilled in different areas who are excited by design and web technology. I strive to create unusual fresh design for clients and people I like. I could pretend that I am a large scale design house with many employees working on hundreds of projects ... but that would be a lie! This may put some people off and be exactly what others are looking for, that's just the way it is. I firmly believe that there needs to be a "fit" between client and designer and I reckon the best way to do this is to talk or meet. I am really happy to chat to you to find out if there is a potential good fit, feel free to get in touch, no obligation I promise.
Over the last 5 years of building websites I have developed an informal but professional approach to working with my clients, I firmly believe that the best work is done when it is based on a strong relationship that is fun and at the same time very productive.
I am a huge Internet fan, completely self-taught in terms of design and have been working in the field for the last 5 years. In that time I have passed through all the usual phases; from developing simple flash sites and being amazed at getting a small red blob to move across the screen, through to my current work on dynamic e-commerce websites using CSS for layout. My style of design is also constantly changing; recently I have been inspired by some simple yet beautiful sites, have a look at these – if its what you like as well then I might be the right person to talk to!
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TIME TO SPARE?
Perhaps if you have a few minutes to spare you might consider visiting a few interesting sites - enjoy!
Banksy Graffiti Comes to Kendal
Have you heard of "Banksy"? He is a famous, Bristol born, semi anonomous graffiti artist, there is a slim possibility that has he been on his holiday up to the lakes. If this is his work should the council clean it off or leave it? Click here to read the article. Opens in this window.
Internet Security
Do you know what "phishing" is? If not have a read of this ... enjoy the you tube video and take a look at the Wikipedia article about internet security, it could save you a lot of hassle. Click here to read the article. Opens in this window.
Client/Designer Relationship Humour!
Got a sense of humour about the client designer relationship? Work out about which of the 12 types of client YOU are - a superb article in which much truth is spoken! Click here to read the article. Opens in a new window.
A Little Change to Help the Planet
Concerned about global warming ... isn't everyone? Make a small contribution by switching to a greener energy supplier. Its easy I promise, it doesn't seem to cost much more and their profits go into renewables. Click here to visit the site. Opens in a new window.
