Hi, I'm Nic. I'm a front-end web designer and developer. I create clean, professional, responsive websites. After university I moved to Glasgow and started my career with Formedix as a plugin developer, several years later I'm still here as the front-end team lead designing and developing our new Angular based web application. I love the work I do.
Design process
My design process always starts with pencil and paper, doodling ideas and generating different
concepts which match the
requirements. Once I have an idea of where I want to go I move onto detailed mockups on paper
before creating the same
on computer. Specific tools fit specific purposes, adobe illustrator is my first choice for logo
design while adobe XD
is my favourite tool for handling mockups.
Development process
For development, I start with pseudocode outlining what I want my component to accomplish before
replacing this with the
relevant language, I find outlining the services behaviour first allows any possible issues to
be addressed before any real
time has been spent developing. I mostly write in HTML5 and CSS3 with the addition of
Javascript, Angular and NodeJS when applicable.
My development tool of choice is Visual Studios Code for its intuitive interface and vast
collection of plugins.
Perfect for a site which doesn't require any dynamic content like a shop or user accounts, cheaper storage costs and development.
Got a product to sell? An eCommerce site will generate your products and user accounts based on content stored within a database.
A content management system is perfect for allowing you to manage the creation and modification of your website's content. Typically used for larger, dynamic sites.
More interested in users accessing your website on their tablet or mobile device? Responsive design will ensure your website is pixel perfect regardless of the user's browsing preference.
Our hosting package uses Amazon Web Services to keep costs low for both us and our customers, I can even transfer over existing hosting/domains from other providers to keep all your websites together.
Have any questions about your website development or even the finished product? I'm always available to answer any questions. Website uptime is as important to me as it is to you so any issues occured are picked up on the same day they're reported.
Hopscotch nurseries
Glasgow based nurseries for children aged 3-16. Static website with all the nurseries latest news. Hosting and maintenance package allows Hopscotch to update their website with just one text.
Angus Mac
Company logo for Glaswegian hairdressing company Angus Mac. Logo is used throughout the company's infrastructure including within their salon, all social media content and any advertising.
Graeme Macaskill - go vegan
Animal rights activist operating in Glasgow, Scotland. Logo creation for use in all social media. Included several options for client to choose from before creating final product in multiple sizes for multiple medias.
Old portfolio website
My old portfolio website, completed shortly after leaving university I felt like I needed a fresh site but didn't want to archive this one to the depths of my computer so here it is.
Some patter
Logo for a Glasgow based podcast discussing life goals, success stories and misbehaviour. Included several options for client to choose from before creating final product in multiple sizes for multiple medias.
07711105094
Glasgow,
Scotland
nicholaskennethmccallum
@gmail.com
Graduated from Abertay university with a 2:1 in Web Design and Development BSc
Worked part time as an assistant lecturer at Abertay university, teaching 2nd year students Web standards
Graduated from Abertay university with an MSc in Software Engineering
First freelance website for 'Barry From Barrie', a window cleaning company in Dundee, Scotland
Started working with Formedix as a solutions consultant, created and maintained plugins for our then flagship product
Moved to the development department within Formedix as a front-end developer
Freelance website for a graphic designer in Dundee, Scotland
Became applications development team lead at Formedix, responsible for the front-end code base
Revamp of original 'barryfrombarrie.co.uk', now 'barrieswindowcleaning.co.uk'
Logo for 'Angus Mac' a Glasgow based hairdressing salon, used throughout company
Logo for 'Graeme Macaskill - Go vegan' animal rights activist based in Glasgow, Scotland. Used throughout social media
New website for Glasgow based nursery 'Hopscotch', continuous maintenance and support provided on monthly basis
Logo for 'Some Patter' - a podcast streaming out of Glasgow, Scotland. Used throughout social media