Hi! I'm Mat.

Me winning a silver medal at the Åland 2009 Island Games!
Me winning a silver medal at the Åland 2009 Island Games!Hi, my name is Mat and this is my personal website. I suppose I should start by saying welcome and thanks for taking the time to look at my site.

I have lived in Jersey all my life and love it here! I have had a profound interest in computers and gadgetry for as long as I (and my parents) can remember.

At the moment, I am studying Maths, Physics, IT and Philosophy & Ethics A2 at the one and only De La Salle College. Ideally, after I have finished my A-Levels, I would like to study Computer Science at university and then either go into research or move on to a computer programming or software engineering role in industry or Government.

Currently, besides studying, I enjoy gymnastics, computery things and designing websites, the latter being the main focus of this site. I am a fanatic when it comes to perfection, web standards and 100% semantic markup. I hate poorly designed software and confusing interfaces, especially Internet Explorer 6!

On the other hand, I love Apple and Google, in particular their entrepreneurial stance in the computing industry. Such as Apple's breathtaking operating system and Google's incomparable search algorithm.

My little office at home
My little office at home. Details. Lastly, what do I value most in life? Immaterially, I would have to say my friends and family, as unlike most things nowadays, you can't buy or download them... Ok, materially? Umm, probably my laptop!

Now you know a little more about me, I encourage you to have a further browse around my site. Maybe take a brief look at my portfolio or take note of my contact details if you wish to investigate further!

These are my design skills.

Listed below are the skills I have picked up through shear commitment and... trial and error.

(X)HTML

HTML, short for Hypertext Mark-up Language, is the predominant markup language for web pages. My knowledge of the language allows me to hand-code relevant and valid websites that will fit the requirements of your project.

CSS

CSS, short for Cascading Style Sheets, is the language used to format web pages. In conjunction with (X)HTML and other skills, I can utilise my knowledge of CSS to style a website that perfectly fits the vision and aesthetics of your company.

JavaScript

JavaScript is a scripting language and is used in the development of dynamic web pages. My knowledge of JavaScript and jQuery (a JavaScript library) can enhance the graphical user interface of a web page, increasing the accessibility of your website.

XML

XML, short for Extensible Markup Language, is a general-purpose specification for creating custom markup languages. On the web I use XML to create RSS News Feeds, Google Sitemaps and ActionScript back-ends, all often integral parts of a website.

SEO

SEO, short for Search Engine Optimisation, is the process of improving the volume or quality of traffic to a web site from search engines. I have a track record of producing highly ranked, 'organic' search results which can be highly beneficial to your cause.

Illustration

The general term 'graphics design' can refer to a number of artistic and professional disciplines. My graphic design experience revolves specifically around drawing and optimising images for the web. Currently, I try to steer clear of logo design and designing for print.

A Brief Portfolio.

This is my portfolio, ranging from music festivals to debating societies.

Jersey Live 2009

A striking Jersey Live 2009
A striking Jersey Live 2009.I was asked to do a complete re-design of the Jersey Live 2009 website. Bearing in mind the site needed an atypical and almost revolutionary layout, I created a striking website fitting the indie-rock, hippy aesthetics of the music festival. The site's bold colours, 'web un-safe' structure and dynamic nature creates a unique UI allowing the surfer to focus on the information whilst still enjoying the browsing experience.
Disciplines:
  • XHTML,
  • CSS,
  • JavaScript,
  • jQuery,
  • XML,
  • SEO

Permalink: http://www.jerseylive.org.uk/

Jersey Gymnastics Club

A practical Jersey Gymnastics Club
A practical Jersey Gymnastics Club.This was my first ever design. I was asked to help the gymnastics club I attend and build them a website. Carefully considering the club's colours and their request for a clean, accessible website, I built its structure and content around a straightforward primary navigation medium to ensure 100% ease of use. Nevertheless, I also installed a variety of 'Web 2.0' features for the more experienced surfers to delve in!
Disciplines:
  • XHTML,
  • CSS,
  • JavaScript,
  • jQuery,
  • XML,
  • SEO

Permalink: http://www.jerseygymnasticsclub.co.uk/
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Gadgets Geek

An eye-catching Gadgets Geek
An eye-catching Gadgets Geek.My Dad and I thought that for a bit of fun, we would try our hand at the Affiliate Marketing business. So I put together this eye-catching, brightly coloured website, ensuring a lot of time was spent on 'organic' SEO to guarantee it appeared highly ranked in search engine results. Anyway, despite the invalid affiliate links, (grrr!) I was still relatively pleased with the outcome and modest royalties that followed!
Disciplines:
  • XHTML,
  • CSS,
  • JavaScript,
  • SEO,
  • Illustration

Permalink: http://www.gadgetsgeek.co.uk/

Sixth Form Debating Society

A thought provoking Sixth Form Debating Society
A thought provoking SiDeS.Otherwise known as SiDeS, this new initiative was envisioned by sixth formers thought Jersey. By definition, I knew the debating society needed a plain layout and a grayscale colour scheme to instigate an executive, yet thought-provoking feel. I anticipated this design would ensure any visitors remain focused on their ideas instead of being distracted and confused by a busy, cluttered website.
Disciplines:
  • XHTML,
  • CSS,
  • JavaScript,
  • jQuery,
  • XML

Permalink: http://www.matthewhill.name/projects/sides/
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A Photography Website

A fancy photography website. Interested?
A photography website. Interested?A local photographer came to me with the request for a basic website that showcased his snaps. I decided to built the site grayscale colour scheme, emphasising his favourite style of photography. Unfortunately, he decided to pull out at the last minute leaving me with a fancy (yet useless) photography portfolio website. So, if you or anyone you know might bear the slightest hint of interest, please don't hesitate to contact me!
Disciplines:
  • XHTML,
  • CSS,
  • JavaScript,
  • jQuery

Permalink: http://www.matthewhill.name/projects/photography/
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Some Nice Testimonials.

Below are some very nice testimonials that hopefully will give you an idea of my work ethic and subsequent results.

Warren Le Sueur

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Owner, Jersey Live 2009

Damon Eastwood

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Director, Switch Apps
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Steve Whittingham

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Creative Director, Side-On Creative Communication

Michelle Ollivro-Murphy

The development of Jersey Gymnastics Club's website has made the administration of our club much more efficient. Mat's unique combination of ease of use and advanced features was just what we were looking for. The number of enquiries we receive every week through the website is testimony to its success.
Secretary, Jersey Gymnastics Club

Chris Wordley

Matthew helped in the building and ongoing marketing of EshopMegaStore.com for a period of two years. His work and attitude was outstanding and contributed towards the success of the company throughout. Furthermore, I have no hesitation in saying all aspects of his work was delivered on time.
Former CEO, EshopMegaStore

Henry Legg

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Founder, Sixth Form Debating Society
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Ruth Smith

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Committee Member, Jersey Dyslexia Association

Anthony Hill

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Co-Founder, Gadgets Geek

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Me winning a silver medal at the Aland 2009 Island Games!
My little office at home.
About this site.
In a large puddle of tears, I regret to inform you that EshopMegaStore.com is closed (June 2008). Chris, my former officer in command, put it down to the recession, explaining that only 6 months previously (Christmas-ish time), the company was profiting double what it was before its demise.

RIP EshopMegaStore, what a great journey that was.

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