In 2007, Firefly Graphic Design Studio, Inc. was selected by the University of Missouri - Kansas City (UMKC) to redesign their Web site, sgs.umkc.edu, for The UMKC School of Graduate Studies.
Our Creative is Flexible.
We looked at dozens of site designs with SGS. We created a site to work within the UMKC branding platform with distinction.
Our Creative is Adaptable.
We used XHTML. XHTML allows for broad design control: layout changes and typography can be applied sitewide. For the navigation array, we customized and applied a Dreamweaver extension that utilizes javascript and flash functionality to great effect.
Our Management is Reliable
We handled exemplar design phase planning and produced a development site for client review within 5 weeks of acheiving an approved design.
We migrated their content to the new XHTML and information design with 100% accuracy: no pages were missed or content misplaced.
Our Management is Dedicated
We worked with the great staff at SGS to fine tune the design and incorporate a great body of images provided by a talented in-house photographer.
Our Abilities are Comprehensive
When UMKC needed to adapt the design and code to serve up Active Server Page content from an SQL database, we came through. We worked with University IT department for dev server access and found most resources with limited guidance. We respected the UMKC brand.
Site Features
& Functionality
sgs.umkc.org
Web Requirements (2007)
• W3C XHTML 1.0 transitional •
• Cross-browser •
PC & Mac compatibility:
Firefox, Explorer
• 100% screen fit on •
15” monitor @ 800 x 600 pixels
• Integration of Extend Studios Creative Menus Extension for Dreamweaver •
• One-click max to most content •
• Forms & PDF assets •
• Artful approach •
Art & Imaging Design
Navigation design,
layout, 500 images created
in Adobe Photoshop, Freehand, ImageReady, Flash, Dreamweaver
Database Integration
SQL integration programming
Team Role
• Art Direction •
& Design
• Development phase •
planning & execution
• Version control •
& quality assurance
