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Debbies Placement Report

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1 Introduction

On the 6th of August 2007 I started working as a web designer for Blue Cubes Enterprises ltd.  Since this time I have had the opportunity to design and develop many websites (working on an average of at least three a week)  and I have gained a great insight into the workings of a web development company.  

In this document I will evaluate my time spent at Blue Cubes over the past year, including company structures, the role I played within the company, training received and the various skill I have developed as a result of my placement.

 

 

1.1 History and Development of Blue Cubes Enterprises Ltd

 

Blue Cubes Enterprises Ltd is a web development company made up of a small, yet efficent, team of four employees including myself.  It was founded in December 2002 by Stephen Cousins, and since then Blue Cubes has grown to be a very successful company, targeting a niche market of clients.  The unique Data Management System is ideal for Car Dealers, Art galleries and Estate agents, to name a few, making Bluecubes the number one choice for these companies.  BlueCubes now work with many of the biggest Car dealer companies in Northern Ireland, including Shelbourne Motors and SERE.  Some of the highest regarded art galleries in the provence now use BlueCubes Software to promote their work, including Gormleys Art Gallery and Taylor Art Gallery.  BlueCubes also boast to produce effective Website Design and Development, that works as a marketing tool for clients.  Content Management, E-commerce solutions, Database Development, and Internet Consultancy is also provided at Blue Cubes Enterprises, making it a very diverse and successful business.

 

 

1.2 Organisational Structure

 

Stephen Cousins - Managing Director

Aidan Cranston - Senior Web Developer

Paul McQuillan - Middle Weight Web Developer and Programmer

Debbie Wilkinson - Web Designer (Placement Student)

 

Stephen Cousins - As Managing Director for Blue Cube Enterprises, Stephen overlooks all projects undertaken by the company.  He meets with potential clients to brief them on the software and how to use it and why Blue Cubes would be profitable for them.  From this meeting he then develops an outline specification for the website design and development.  Having an in depth knowledge of both these areas, Stephen overlooks all elements of the build and sees the process through from start to finish.  He also handles all other aspects of the business, creating financial budgets and cost, along with timescales for each website build for the team to work to.  Stephen also helps to motivate his team and keep them on track to ensure that the work is finished to the highest standard and in time.

 

Aidan Cranston - As Senior Web Developer, Aidan has detailed knowledge of programming languages including ASP and SQL.  Aidan supervises the continual development of Bluecubes Software, including developing new features and altering already exsisting features.  He also works on projects, dealing with customers and developing their websites while directing other work to team members.

 

Paul Mc Quillan - Working with ASP and SQL, Paul develops clients websites through to the finished product and manages their upkeep.  Having some design experience Paul mixes his skills with using Fireworks and Dreamweaver effectively and also designs some of the websites for Clients.  Paul also laises closely with clients, ensuring that any changes or developments are made to the websites.

 

Debbie Wilkinson -  As Website Designer, I recieve a brief from Stephen and produce prototype designs that can be shown to the client.  Once a design has been agreed and finalised, I build the initial stages of the site in Dreamweaver, using my design.  I then work closely with the developers, making alterations to websites, including general tasks such as creating flash animations and graphics.

 

 

2 My Role

 

2.1 Job Description

My job title states that I am a Website Designer accountable to the senior web developer Aidan Cranston.  I also work closely with the Managing Director Stephen Cousins, who produces briefs for me to work to.  My main task as Web Designer is to design and undertake the first stage build of websites for commercial clients.  Some of my responsibilities include:

  • Interpreting the Design Brief and producing mock-up designs
  • Producing a final design templates in Fireworks and liasing with the web developers
  • Exporting images and the inital build of the website in Dreamweaver
  • Performing website changes and improvements for clients
  • Creating new graphical design elements - including working with Flash

Below you can see a selection of the websites that I have designed throughout the year:

 

 

 

 

2.2 Skills Required

The technical skills required for this job include:

  • Experience with using the programs required in the design and development of a website including Adobe Photoshop, Fireworks, Flash and Dreamweaver
  • A strong knowledge of working on and developing live websites, and the processes that are involved
  • Some experience with databases such as Microsoft access and SQL server
  • Some knowledge of developing languages such as ASP, Javascrip along with HTML and CSS

The personal skills required for this job include:

  • A willingness to learn and can take criticism
  • To be able to work to tight timescales and organise work efficiently

 

 

 

 

 

2.3 Skills I have Developed

2.4 Social Aspects

 

 

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