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DesignNouveau: Portfolio

SimplyStated, by/~ShaneDupuis

Purpose

Everyone deserves purpose in their life, and to know and understand their purpose. Without purpose there is no path; without a path, we are lost. The purpose of this site, of this portfolio is thus…

Reason

As the online portfolio of Shane Dupuis; DesignNouveau serves as a record of my achievements, failures, and lessons learned in the digital age.

Ability

The works presented here are the culmination of years of study and experience in design, development, and fine art. Indeed, even this very website is a body of work sculpted from the clay of technologies finest attributes.

etc.

Welcome to my portfolio; poke around, check out my work, and enjoy.

DesignNouveau: Portfolio

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Results

Presented here are my results from the current year; results, either positive or negative provide lessons for future development. For past years work please refer to the Archive, and any experimental or draft work can be found in the Labs section.

DesignNouveau: Portfolio - Version 3

Artist: Shane Dupuis
Title: Simply Stated
Date: 2011
Medium: Mac OSX, Dashcode, Illustrator, Photoshop
Collection: Results

More Info: Simply Stated

I decided to diverge from normality for this showcase and allow a peak into the planning phase of this body of work. Here you will see the layout grid used to map out the layout of this very web site. The rest of the showcase is the site you are view right now.
Looking back at the drafts of this version (featured in the Labs section) i was persistent in my pursuit of an objective. This being; create a single page mobile friendly standards compliant website. I achieved these goals with the assistance of those mentioned on the main page; and without their assistance and dedication this project may have failed. To quote Newton, "If I have seen further it is only by standing on the shoulders of giants".
As an aside; one may say, "but their are multiple pages here". This is the beauty of technology; the platform this site is built on (JQuery Mobile) takes a single HTML document and breaks it up into several pages with just a few lines of code-thus making it easier to develop and maintain.

Version 3: Planning Images

Freebee: Responsive Website Layout Grid

Artist: Shane Dupuis
Title: Illustrator Layout Grid
Date: 2011
Medium: Mac OSX, Illustrator
Collection: Results

More Info: Illustrator Layout Grid

The main inspiration for this grid template is the Golden Grid System site which features a method for websites to conform to the size of the display it is viewed on. With the basic premise being that as the screen size gets smaller, the font size decreases and the images and layout collapse into a single column.
Thus you have a column grid used for layout and design of page elements. I offer this as a free download under the Creative Commons license. This file is in Illustrator CS5.1 format. Enjoy

Web Site Freebee by DesignNouveau: Shane Dupuis is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.

Platform Couch-Bed

Artist: Shane Dupuis
Title: Couch-Bed
Date: 2011
Medium: Mac OSX, Illustrator, Wood, Metal, Cotton, Foam
Collection: Results

More Info: Couch-Bed

This project came about as a need to accommodate my own needs coupled with the desire to create something unique and of high quality. I simply was not satisfied with the level of quality of even high priced products available; so what does any artist do in this situation, but to build it yourself.
The images here showcase the planning documents used prior to purchasing materials and building the product as well as images of the product build and current state. I unfortunately have not been able to complete the project; but the product remains functional.

Planning & Results Images

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The Labs

My vision is for everyone to be free to share their purpose, hopes, and dreams-just as I am. My vision includes active participation in positive growth-by creating, giving, and returning we all can have a prosperous society.
This section showcases projects and works that either did not make it into the final product, or are a result of a training exercise.

DesignNouveau 3: Design & Layout Drafts

Artist: Shane Dupuis
Title: Design & Layout Drafts
Date: 2010 - 2011
Medium: Mac OSX, Photoshop, Illustrator
Collection: Labs

More Info: Design & Layout Drafts

The images and links in this showcase depict some of the preplanning and draft webpages that were created prior to the design that is used presently.

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Archive

Feedback is always appreciated; by providing creative professionals feedback we engage and return acknowledgment of their skills, and help them grow.
As an archive this section showcases previous years work; it also provide a visual progression, or regression (depending on context) in knowledge and experience.

Fine Art: Selected Works

Artist: Shane Dupuis
Title: Fine Art Archive
Date: 1996 - 2009
Medium: Mixed
Collection: Archive

More Info: Fine Art Archive

Below you will find slideshows of this collection; these pieces chronicle milestones in my life, and serve as reflective moments of a distant past.

Fine Art: 1996-2000
Fine Art: 2001-2009

Photography: Selected Imagery

Artist: Shane Dupuis
Title: Photography Archive
Date: 2001 - 2010
Medium: Analog & Digital Camera
Collection: Archive

More Info: Photography Archive

Below are selected bits of photography i have snapped over the years; photography for me has always served as a utilitarian purpose, taking photos to serve as sources for other projects.

35mm Analog Film Photography
Digital Photography

Digital Art: Past Works

Artist: Shane Dupuis
Title: Digital Art Archive
Date: 2003 - 2009
Medium: Mac OSX, Bryce 3D, Corel Painter, Photoshop, Illustrator
Collection: Archive

More Info: Digital Art Archive

Selected here are random digital art compositions; no specific deliberate series or set, just a few works created over the years.

Digital Art

DesignNouveau: Past Versions

Artist: Shane Dupuis
Title: DesignNouveau
Date: 2008 - 2009
Medium: Mac OSX, Photoshop, Dreamweaver
Collection: Archive

More Info: DesignNouveau

Here you find the previous version of my online portfolio; DesignNouveau, including the media that went into making these two web sites.

Client Project: HollyMassage.com

Artist: Shane Dupuis
Title: Client Website Redesign
Date: 2009 - 2010
Medium: Mac OSX, Dreamweaver, Photoshop
Collection: Archive

More Info: HollyMassage.com

This client runs a massage business; she came to me with a simple problem, build a website that is pleasing to the eye and user friendly. As i look back upon this project i see opportunity for improvement, based upon my current knowledge and experience.

HollyMassage.com: Live Site

Client Project: Business Card

Artist: Shane Dupuis
Title: Fancy Business Card
Date: 2010
Medium: Mac OSX, Photoshop, Illustrator
Collection: Archive

More Info: Business Card

A client needed a business card, thus i create the below imagery. Though the client never accepted the work i thought i would display it for viewing pleasure.

Fancy Business Card

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About the Artist

Hello; I am a native to Florida (US), currently centered in central Florida. As an artist and Information Technology (IT) developer i have the pleasure of using my artistic talents to create innovative and ascetically pleasing user experiences.

Education

My early education centered on fine art and design; whereas, my bachelors degree focused on IT with a minor focus on design, liberal arts, and the humanities. I have always been deeply passionate about working with art, writing, and technology, and so i feel that IT development and design are a good merger of those things i am most passionate about.