Recent Work

Principia Site-Wide Nav UI

Client

The Principia

Format

Web UI

What is it?

A site-wide navigation that allows the user to travel between Principia's major sites. This menu is meant to encourage user involvement and promote browsing.

What did I do?

Conceptualization, Planning, UI Design

Faculty Spotlight

Client

The Principia

Format

Video

What is it?

A marketing video for Principia College with the objective to show prospective students that current students view the professors as (super) heroes.

What did I do?

Conceptualization, Storyboard, Videographer, Compositer, Editor

Readinista

Client

The Readinista

Format

Website

What is it?

A book blog meant to connect readers (of a specific demographic) to books and authors they will love.

What did I do?

Learn more about this project from my case study.

Christie & Jack

Client

Christie Coddington and Jack Dearborn

Format

Website

What is it?

A one-page scrolling wedding website for the now married couple, Christie & Jack.

What did I do?

Conceptualization, Sketches, Photography, Design, Programming

Principia Giving

Client

Principia Advancement (Fundraising) Office

Format

Website

What is it?

A website with the goal to increase online giving through story telling and a clean design.

What did I do?

Conceptualization, Design, Photography, Programming

Principia Wire

Client

The Principia

Format

Website & Mobile Web App (WIP)

What is it?

Principia's communications/PR site for all of Principia's news.

What did I do?

Conceptualization, Design, Front End Programming

Illustrations

Client

Miscellaneous

Format

Vector Art

What is it?

These illustrations were created to enhance websites for various clients.

What did I do?

Conceptualization, Sketches, Design

Principia Wire Video

Client

The Principia

Format

Video

What is it?

The goal was to create a template for producing interesting stories while maintaining the Principia Wire's brand through video.

What did I do?

Conceptualization, Storyboard, Videographer, Compositer, Editor

U/S Athletics

Client

Principia Upper School Athletics

Format

Website

What is it?

A news blog for the Principia Upper School's athletic department.

What did I do?

Conceptualization, Design, Front End Programming

U/S Magazine

Client

Principia Upper School Admissions

Format

Magazine Spreads

What is it?

An admissions magazine with the goal of engaging prospective high school students.

What did I do?

Conceptualization, Sketches, Photography, Illustration, Design

Photography

Client

Various

Want to See More?

Check out my flickr

What is it?

Photos that I have taken for various print, web, and video needs. Plus a few that I shot for fun.

What did I do?

Lighting and Shooting

Christmas Greeting Outro

Client

The Principia

Format

Video

What is it?

A simple outro for a Christmas video sent via email.

What did I do?

Conceptualization, Editor, Designer

Principia Site-Wide Nav UI

Conceptualization, Planning, Design

Faculty Spotlight

Videographer, Compositer, Editor

Readinista

Design & Development

Christie & Jack

Design & Development

Principia Giving

Design & Front End Development

Principia Wire

Design & Front End Development

Illustrations

Sketches & Design

Principia Wire Video

Videographer, Compositer, Editor

U/S Athletics

Design & Front End Development

Photography

Lighting and Shooting

Christmas Outro

Motion Graphics

U/S Magazine

Sketches & Design
About

I love bringing fresh ideas to life!

As you might have already guessed, my name is AJ Manker and I have been meddling in the dark arts of the web for the past 5 years. With my knowledge in design, front end programming, and motion graphics, I love creating websites that are both interactive and engaging.

To simply call me a designer and web geek, would be undermining what I really do. What enables me to create a complete comprehensive product that the client, and the user, will love, is my ability to wear multiple hats. I write meticulous front end code to give websites a unique user experience. I pour over my sketchbook to draw out various design and UI concepts. I look for opportunities to enhance a web page through video and motion graphics. There's also my hobby, photography, that comes in handy whenever a project needs that little extra touch.

Overall, I love to bring all of my skills to the table when working on a project and I'm always looking for more opportunities to learn and develop my craft.

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