On December 1, 2009 we launched a new design of our company website, www.hiredgunscreative.com. It features a bold new look, case-studies of each of our clients, and photography by Sean Fenzl (www.seanfenzl.com).

Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Other
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: We used Drupal (www.drupal.org) for this website. The client (us) has the ability to change all of the content. This is the first time we've designed a site that is wider than the current industry standard width of 960px. After reviewing our Analytic
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: December 2009 (on-going)

Established in 1921, Queen Margaret’s School is located on 27 country-like acres on Vancouver Island. The School offers a comprehensive university preparatory program, along with many extra-curricular activities providing opportunities for academic achievement and personal growth in the areas of visual and performing arts, athletics, riding and community service. We maintain their website, adding new functionality as needed.

Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Educational
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: November 2009 (on-going)

Designer Shelly Stanchuk hired us to design the portfolio website for her new graphic branding company, Tailfeather Graphic Design. The resulting site is vibrant, professional, and effectively showcases her work and style.

Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: We used Drupal (www.drupal.org) for this website's CMS. The client has the ability to upload new portfolio items, edit the text across the site, and change the featured portfolio item on the home page of the website.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: November 2009

Costal Community Credit Union is a Vancouver Island-based credit union. We maintain their website and recently facilitated a move to a wider (960px) version of their site.

Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Financial & Legal
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS,
Completion date: September 2009 (on-going)

Toro Marketing is a two-woman marketing team based in Nanaimo, BC. We redesigned their website to give it a much bolder look.

Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: This website is built on WordPress. It allows the clients to manage all of their content and add new clients to their client list.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: September 2009

The Independent Schools Association of British Columbia welcomes 11,500 students annually at 21 member schools. ISABC has a long standing tradition of providing outstanding learning experiences for young people of British Columbia and beyond. We created an logo and website design for the Assocation that encompasses a regal feeling while still incorporating a west-coast aesthetic.

Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Educational
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: This site is built on Drupal. It features an extensive members section that was designed as a closed, Facebook-esque platform for the administrators and teachers of all the member schools to communicate more effectively with each other. The members
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: September 2009 (on-going)

We rebuilt the Wine Islands website onto the Drupal CMS (without changing their existing design) and increased the functionality of the website by adding integrated Google mapping, an email newsletter (with RSS feed), an events calendar, and SEO improvements.

Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: This website is built on the Drupal CMS (www.drupal.org). The client has the ability to manage all of their content, member listings, map listings, and email newsletter.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: August 2009 (on-going)

We designed a new corporate identity for the Venturi-Schulze Winery. The logo needed to reflect their commitment to achieving excellence through natural processes: they don't use pesticides, herbicides, or even irrigation. Updated wine labels and a new website are coming soon.

Languages: English
Project type: Other
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used:
Completion date: August 2009 (on-going)

With over 330 members, this coalition of arts groups and individuals leads Greater Vancouver’s arts and culture community by advocating for the Arts sector, facilitating connections within the arts and with other sectors, and providing information to and about the community. We created their new logo, stationery, and a redesigned site site that includes a very active job board, member pages, and integrated Google Mapping technology.

Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Not for profit / Charity
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: This site is run on Drupal. Each member of the Alliance has a user account on the site and can create their own Member Page, which is publicly viewable. Members and non-members can submit job postings, calls for artists, and volunteer opportunities
Online Payment System: Paypal
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: August 2009 (on-going)

SoUnderrated.com is an Australian-based video blog site. We built this website (from a different designers' design) onto the WordPress CMS.

Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: This project is built on WordPress, which allows the client to add/edit/remove blog posts, videos, and images.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: June 2009

Driftwood is a new brewery in Victoria, BC. We created a site for them that reflects their West-Coast flair and their commitment to producing distinct, flavourful beers in the tradition of the world’s great classic styles. Their site features a blog, a photo gallery, and a jQuery “product slider" in the footer Visit site: driftwoodbeer.com

Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: WordPress, Content Management, Photo Gallery Management
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: December 2008 (on-going)

Located in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, Rocky Creek Winery is a young winery that produces award-winning wines. They believe great wine begins with great fruit and they manage their own vineyards to achieve this. They use 100% Vancouver Island grapes and fruit. You really can “taste the passion in each bottle!” Inspired by their wines, we created a very deep, rich, custom design for their website. Visit site: rockycreekwinery.ca

Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: WordPress: content management, photo gallery management, blog management
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: November 2008 (on-going)

With a unique design that really sets them apart from their competitors, Bambino Baby Rentals is poised to take on the Vancouver baby equipment rental market. We created a fully custom design for their site, including a custom-built ecommerce system.

Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category:
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: July 2008

Proudly hosted by Cathy Demers, the mission of this site is to "Unleash the Potential of People". We designed their logo.

Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category:
Industry: Other
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, Photoshop, Illustrator
Completion date: April 2008

Located a 10-minute ferry ride from Nanaimo, BC, Protection Island Beach House is a water-front vacation rental property with a warm, laid-back feel and lots of wonderful small details. We created a custom design for their site, which includes a WordPress blog, a Calendar of Availbility, and integration with SlideshowPro Director for managing their photo galleries.

Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category:
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, , XML, SlideshowPro Director
Completion date: April 2008