www.quickkanji.com
Features: Full AJAX Functionality, Community Features, Chat
QuickKanji is designed to be a streamlined kanji dictionary that's super easy to use. Interaction with the dictionary takes place through AJAX calls in a single application.
The dictionary can be expanded through community functions that let users add their own words. Visual organization is also improved by allowing users to vote on words and phrases that determine their order of appearance.
Launch Site
SPC Architectural Systems
XHTML,CSS,PHP
The original SPC site was designed with a simple interface and crisp graphics. "Architecture as an Ecosystem" was the major theme, using the leaf, sky, and sunlight as major imagery.
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QuickKanji
XHTML,CSS,Ajax,Database
The first community-based kanji dictionary, the original goal for this site was a kanji lookup system with an ultra simple interface and clean visual organization. User-centered functions allow words to be voted on and organized by popularity and usefulness.
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Wanoa
XHTML,PHP,CSS,Flash,Ajax,Database,Javascript
A portal website providing information about Japanese culture. Wanoa required a fully customized admin and publishing solution allowing articles to be categorized and tagged. Another major feature of the site is its dynamic mapping system, an Ajax-based system that communicates with both Google Maps and Google Earth to provide directions to locations in Japan.
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SPC Architectural Systems (Redesign)
XHTML,PHP,CSS,Flash
The new design for SPC needed a utilitarian interface and Flash animation that matched their printed company brochure. Video was also incorporated to illustrate architectural computer simulations, and a file upload/download system was implemented for clients.
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Wanoa Corporate
XHTML,CSS,Flash
The face of the company behind the portal website Wanoa. The site serves to supply information about company activities, as well as promote its mission statement: bringing Japanese culture to the world. A simple flash presentation was employed at the top page as well as a crisp, clean look.
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Gyokusen Ceramics
XHTML,CSS,Flash
A traditional ceramics maker located in Nagasaki prefecture, Japan. This site provides a brief history of the shop and its works, as well as product and contact information.
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American Lock & Key
XHTML,CSS,Javascript
Locksmith and security solutions company based in Colorado Springs. Site provides general information about services provided, tips for better home security, and location/contact information.
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