The Details
About
I am an interactive developer and live in the beautiful city of Vancouver, Canada. I am mainly self taught, and have a craving for knowledge and learning new things. Good developers collaborate with designers in seeking new ways to solve problems, and doing what is best for the project. I strive to stay current with the evolution of the web and the techniques and tools to deliver effective results.
This is my personal portfolio, so I chose to both design and develop it myself (I usually defer to designers that I collaborate with for the visual aspects). The goal of this site is to provide you with insight into what I do, and let the work speak for itself. While I am platform agnostic and can work with what is required, I specialize in (X)HTML, CSS, jQuery, PHP, MySQL.
I invite you to get to know me and be in touch. Contrary to popular belief, some of us developers actually like people! You can follow me @ryanilg on Twitter, read my blog or make contact with me.
Skills & Tools
I use an multitude of various tools on my projects.
Generally, I use a few if not all of the following:
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HTML 4/5 & XHTML
CSS 2/3
PHP
MySQL Databases
Web Standards
Microformats
Ajax, Javascript & jQuery
Drupal, Wordpress, Joomla & Shopify CMS Systems
Custom Built Content Management Systems
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I still occasionally take on Flash & Actionscript projects. But in later years I have moved away from Flash, and more towards HTML and other browser based technologies.
If you don't see something above, it does not mean I can't do it, it just means I don't work with it on a regular basis. If you have a challenge for me, please don’t hesitate to make contact with me.
Agencies & Colleagues
- 2Paths Solutions
- Goodinson Design
- DesignStamp
- Epix Studios
- Free Agency Creative
- Icon Creative
- Industrial Brand
- Jocelyn Fortier Creative
- Jonathan Cruz Photography
- Kolke Creative
- Jeremy Thorp
- Lift Studios
- Mod7 Communications
- Sean Mitchell
- Seven25. Design & Typography.
- Sonja Schneider Design
- Tracey J Photography
Client & Brand Experience
- Angiotech Pharmaceuticals
- Arc'terix
- Arson
- BC Council for Families
- Beat Global Heat
- Blo Salon
- Branded Life
- Christopher Bates
- Cogneto
- Columbia Containers
- Dace
- Daily Dose Media
- Frontier Dental
- Girl Two Doors Down
- Groundwork Athletics
- Home for the Games
- Kanke Seafood Group
- Kensie
- KensieGirl
- Kozai Modern Organic
- Lake City Centre
- Langara College
- Lesley Stowe
- Mac & Jac
- Maverick Real Estate
- New Forms Festival
- Nucleus Networks
- Orb Clothing
- Park Royal Shopping Centre
- Pin-Up Hair
- Plenty
- Science World Vancouver
- Sungod Physiotherapy
- Tait PR
- Top Table
- Task Construction Management
- University of British Columbia
- Upholstery Arts
- Vitamin Daily
- Wall Centre Dental
- YES! Vancouver
- Yummy Interactive
Testimonials
“In my experience Ryan has proven to be not only talented at bringing web design to life, but adding value by making suggestions and taking initiative with the technical aspects of site development. In fact, his design talent makes for a much higher level of back end coding than someone who is merely executing on 'orders'. Not to mention that he is extremely professional, thorough, accommodating and personable. Looking forward to many future projects together.”
Ben Garfinkel / Industrial Brand
“Ryan is extremely talented and keeps abreast of all recent developments in the web world. He is a resource for information and advice on enhancing functionality and a reliable, accomplished web developer. I would recommend Ryan to anyone looking for a web development partner.”
Isabelle Swiderski / Seven25. Design & Typography
“Ryan is proof that not all web designers are created equally. He combines a keen sense of design with expert understanding of web technologies. In the projects we have collaborated together on, Ryan has demonstrated professionalism, creativity, integrity and a methodological process that allows him to create effective web solutions—on time and on budget. Ryan is a great team player—quick with a smile, a kind word and always fun to be around.”
Mark Busse / Industrial Brand
“We've worked with Ryan on a number of projects, including some in my personal life. He's always had a can-do attitude, turned around requests faster than expected and delivered each time. I've been happy to work with Ryan on some of our client projects and would more than recommend him for website/web application work; he's worth it.”
Aaron Gladders / 2Paths Solutions