Andy Leppard Visual Communication & CSS Web Design

Andy who?

Hello there, I'm Andy Leppard, a graphic designer with a wealth of web experience.

I've been working in graphic design since my graduation in Visual Communication (BA Hons) from Leeds College of Art & Design in 2000.

During my professional life I have developed a keen interest in designing for the web, following best-practice for coding.

Having said that, my first love is corporate identity and branding - I would do it for nothing if I could still pay the bills.

Take a look around this site and if you like what you see, send me an email or give me a call and I'll see what I can do for you.

Web Design

This section of my site is all about making websites that work

As a graphic designer, I like to concentrate on how to present the information you have to offer.

I can work with your existing site or content management sytem to improve the quality and usability of your website.

My main tool is CSS, a set of rules for changing the way the basic code of your site is presented in web browsers.

Get in touch

For a chat about how a website might work for you, call Andy on: 01302 344 233

Alternatively, send an outline of your ideas or business needs to: andy@andyleppard.net

Visual Communic-whaa?

Visual Communication is the method of transmitting meaning from one party to another using a visual medium.

My visual designs usually target a specific demographic, using a concept-led approach which combines theory from a wide range of visual media to best convey the message.

Graphic design demands more than just prettifying documents. The visual communication method produces a design that must fulfill a defined function. Form follows function.

Example Website Types

We all need a website that is fit for purpose. You wouldn't rent a high-street property to run an assembly line, and you won't need a content management system for a 3-page website.

Here are a few examples of some typical types of website, optimised for a particular purpose.

Information Website: A simple source of information to help your customers understand what you can offer them and then get in touch with you.
Marketing Website: Getting the word out about your latest product or service to the people interested in knowing.

CMS Features and functions

Ok, you've heard of a CMS before, you want to know what you can do in there right?

These articles explain the capabilities of the various applications I use for Content Management Systems

What's WordPress?
What's WebGUI?

Professional Services

I provide a few specific services to the graphic design industry too.
For a chat about what I can do for you, give me a call on 01302 344 233

PSD to HTML & CSS conversions: Your graphic design in HTML/CSS