Lorissa Shepstone, Co-Owner and Designer at Being Wicked LLC., and Photographer in Charlotte, NC

About

I've been working around the web since 1998 and have extensive knowledge of CSS/XHTML, web standards, information architecture and CMS implementation.

As a designer I focus on creating usable websites that are sustainable, scalable, and visually appealing. I am continually striving to learn how to better my process, adapt to specific project needs, and improve the overall user experience.

Specialties: Web / mobile design and front-end development, CSS/XHTML, web standards and accessibility, information architecture, brand strategy and CMS/WordPress implementation.

Clients include: Disney, Penguin Random House, Harper Collins Publishers, Hachette Book Group, Workman Publishing, Aveda, Freakonomics

Education

BA Theatre Directing & Design

Arizona State University

1998 - 2002

Experience

Co-Founder/Designer

Being Wicked LLC

Jan 2002 - Present (22 years 11 months)

Being Wicked is a design and development studio that specializes in the publishing industry. We are a small, smart, experienced team who are out to create excellent online projects, whether they be websites, applications or games. Our clients include HarperCollins Publishers, Hachette Book Group, Penguin Random House, Baker & Taylor Publishing Group, and Workman Publishing.
Founder/Co-Creator

Expressions

Jan 2002 - Dec 2008 (6 years 11 months)

Expressions is a hosted, multi-lingual photoblogging service - the first of its kind back in 2003. It is also a community of photographers and artists who take pride in their work.The community is now closed to new members.
Contract Web Designer

PETA

Oct 2003 - May 2007 (3 years 7 months)

Designed and developed websites, web features and e-newsletters for various campaigns and departments within PETA. Strongly promoted following web standards and adopting new approaches to better usability and accessibility of sites.
Web and Graphic Designer

Grand Image Marketing

Nov 2002 - Nov 2004 (2 years)

Designed websites, brochures, business cards, logos and other marketing materials for a range of clients including Verizon, Keller Williams Realty, and the Boys & Girls Club of America.
Owner/Web designer

Chauncy 10 Designs

Dec 2001 - Nov 2002 (11 months)

Designed and developed websites for small businesses and artists.

Awards

Photography commended by The Guardian UK

Expressions reviewed by PC Magazine (given 4 out of 5 stars)

Featured in Digital Camera Shopper

Published in various photo magazines/journals including Photography Monthly, U&I Magazine, 28mm, Small Spiral Notebook, Unbound Press and Flak Photo

Skills

Elsewhere on the Web

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On Coroflot

@lorissa, member since 2007

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