This site uses a responsive web design pattern I created called Off Canvas Hybrid. Use the QR code above to view on your phone or shrink and stretch your browser.
Vince Allen
I'm a web developer, designer and creative coder working in NYC. In the last 15 years, I've held Interactive Designer, Front End Developer and Creative Director positions. My focus has lately revolved around web front end, mobile development, mobile first and responsive web design principles. Contact me or read on for more...
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Technical skills
- Advanced JavaScript coding including Object Oriented design patterns and MVC frameworks like Spine and Backbone
- JavaScript libraries including jQuery/jQueryUI, Modernizr and Mustache
- Advanced CSS + CSS3 techniques
- Creative coding for emulating natural systems via HTML5 Canvas, Processing and Box2dJS
- PHP/MySQL
Interactive design
- Responsive Web Design
- UI design for desktop and mobile
- UX design including wireframing and rapid prototyping
- Hybrid iOS app design and development via HTML5, JavaScript and CSS
- Static, interactive and animated data visualization using Processing
Big projects
Small projects
- Spikey Trees
- WebGL Heroes
- Unshredder
- Off Canvas Hybrid
- thisisnotflash.com
- happybouncyface.com
- doilookfamiliar.com
Special Mentions
- The Future of Web Design - article on The Next Web
- Seven lessons learned from Responsive Web Design - article on .Net
- Comm Arts Web Pick of the Day
Lot18
| Senior front end developer | Jan 15, 2011 - present |
I was the 10th hire at Lot18 and have played a key role in the site's front end design and development. In the 3rd quarter of 2011, I rebuilt the entire front end using responsive web design and mobile first techniques. Four months later, Lot18 reached $1 million in revenue from mobile transactions, a significant improvement over the non-responsive site.
Front end development at Lot18.com includes extensive JavaScript development, CSS, and HTML including HTML5. I built a custom JavaScript framework to handle many of the more complex features of the site including the mobile interface. I've also incorporated a formal MVC JavaScript framework to handle our most advanced components.
I work closely with both the design and development groups to wireframe and prototype new features. I also supported our analytics group with a custom built, site-wide event tracking system that integrates with Google Analytics.
FOLDI
| Sole proprietor | May 2008 - present |
Foldi offers design and development services to agencies and small businesses. Recent work has focused on web development for entertainment brands such as Oxygen, HGTV, Marvel and others. Services include PHP/MySQL development, front-end development including OO JavaScript programming, AJAX, and CSS. I also specialize in designing and building enterprise-level content management systems (CMS).
Clients
- Marvel
- Oxygen
- HGTV
- 360i
Serious
| Creative Director | Nov 2001 - May 2008 |
Serious created integrated marketing campaigns for a wide range of clients in the direct marketing, gift card, sports, entertainment, and pharmaceutical industries using a patented CD and DVD media. During my time at Serious, I directed the design and development of over 400 unique CD and DVD titles.
As Creative Director, I managed a creative staff of 25 full-time designers, illustrators, programmers, web developers, video editors and DVD authors. I also worked with the CEO and SVP of Sales to engage clients and match the company's capabilities with their needs. I also played an important role in executive level presentations and directly supported efforts to win new business and maintain productive relationships with the company's partners. Once business was won, I initiated the art, editorial and technical direction for each project.
While at Serious, I also led the development of technologies and software that were key to the products and their applications. As Creative Director, I managed the continued development of these technologies and their role in the company's patent strategy.
Clients
- Manchester United FC
- NBA
- NASCAR
- ESPN
- NFL
- EA Sports
- Disney
- New Line Cinema
- Warner Bros.
- BBC
- Nickelodeon
- Prince
- VS PINK
- Cheetah Girls
- Best Buy
- Circuit City
- DKNY
- AstraZeneca
Fantascope
| Senior Interactive Designer | Feb 2000 - Sept 2001 |
Fantascope was a boutique design shop focused on the licensing industry. I was hired to build out the interactive department and enable new revenue opportunities in online licensing programs. I also supported the animation department in developing syndicated web content such as webisodes and games.
Clients
- New Line Cinema
- M&M's Mars
- Noggin
- US Postal Service
- Def Jam Records
Cox Interactive Media
| Senior Interactive Designer | April 1996 – June 1999 |
Cox Enterprises created Cox Interactive Media to provide an online platform for content created by Cox radio stations, TV stations and newspapers across America. As Senior Interactive Designer, I managed syndicated content development for over 20 websites in the Cox Interactive network.
I also supported production groups at the website-level in coordinating with their media partners to acquire and publish content. My responsibilities also included working with the IT department to develop a company-wide web publishing system.
Thank you!
Please contact me or check out my portfolio, reel, open source projects and blog.
I've also recently had the pleasure of attending several workshops, conferences and hackathons including:
- Processing Level 1, Processing Level 2, Processing and Data Visualization with Jer Thorp.
- Creative JavaScript and HTML5 workshops with Seb Lee-Delisle.
- Mobile Gaming Summit 2011 at General Assembly
- Photo Hack day 2 at General Assembly
Awards
- Winner - Gold Communicator Award of Excellence - Interactive Multimedia - Children’s Audience 2008
- Winner - Gold Communicator Award of Excellence - Branded Content/ Non-profit 2008
- Winner - Silver Communicator Award of Distinction - Direct Marketing 2008
- Winner - Promo Interactive Marketing Award 2007 for New Media
- Winner - Fresh Digital Awards UK 2007 for Best Digital Direct Campaign
- Winner - The Davy Awards 2007 for Best Interactive Multimedia
- Winner - The Globes, The MAA Worldwide Awards 2007 Best Direct Mail Finalist - The Creative Media Awards 2007
- Finalist - Sport Industry Award 2007
- Finalist - Fresh Digital Awards 2007
- Finalist - The Y Design Awards 2007 Finalist - Connect Awards 2007
- Finalist - PRO Awards 2007