Website Portfolio
Jack Out of the Box Designs works with novices and professionals to create crisp, clean and engaging websites that are easy on the eyes and easy to navigate. Many of our clients, small businesses like ourselves, prefer websites designed with Content Management Systems, which keep them in the maintenance driver's seat after site launch. All of our clients enjoy our personal attention, quick project schedules as well as our creative, functional and intuitive designs.
Philmont Guidance Center
& The Sidewalk Psychiatrist
Launched October 2010
Dr. Daniel Hartman and the Philmont Guidance Center needed a stronger and more organized web presence, so Jack Out of the Box Designs merged two existing sites into one more pleasing format, as well as redesigned and relocated Hartman's practical guide to mental health blog.
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What They Said
"Erin was clear and direct on what she needed to get my new website up and running, with great ideas on the design and how to integrate the various aspects of my practice into a coherent internet presence. I have received numerous complements on the design of my website and blog. I highly recommend her!"
Dr. Dan Hartman
Medical Director and CEO
Services Provided
- Planning & Management
- Design
- Logo Design
- Coding using XHTML / CSS / Javascript
- Copywriting
- CMS
Bredenbeck's Bakery &
Ice Cream Parlor
reLaunched July 2009
Local favorite Bredenbeck's Bakery & Ice Cream Parlor teamed with Jack Out of the Box Designs to redesign an outdated website that didn't represent their tasty treats and when another redesign effort had failed them. We continue to share in the maintenance of a CMS-managed website complete with seasonal specials and an online store.
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Services Provided
- Planning & Management
- Design
- Coding using XHTML / CSS / Javascript
- CMS
- Copywriting
- Ecommerce
- Photo galleries
Mind Your Manors Interior Design & Decorating
Launched July 2010
An area interior designer and decorator, Kathy Koressel, was looking to promote her skills as an official business and not just as a hobby.
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From Our Client
"Working with Erin was a real pleasure. She explained the very technical aspects in an easy-to-follow manner, and her creative skills were top notch when helping me design beautiful and functional sites. I really appreciated her prompt responses to my questions and her patience when addressing my needs. As a first-time business owner who is new to client-based sites, I truly valued her guidance and advice. You will enjoy working with her."
Kathy Koressel
Owner & designer
Services Provided
- Planning & Management
- Design
- Coding using XHTML / CSS / Javascript
- CMS
The College Football Athenaeum (TCFA)
Relaunched August 2010
Jack Out of the Box Designs helped Tim Hyland, a freelance writer and editor with a strong love of college football, with the recreation of his highlights-and-insights website, complete with blogging capabilities and a new emphasis on his weekly podcast.
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Services Provided
- Planning & Management
- Design
- Logo Design
- Coding using XHTML / CSS
- CMS
- Blogging abilties
- RSS feed/podcast integration
- Google ads & PayPal integration
Ted Garrison 3.0 Construction Strategies
Launched August 2010
Professional speaker and consultant Ted Garrison hired us to redesign his web presence for a multifaceted business, and we've given him an easy-to-navigate, clean website that he maintain through a CMS as his business continues to grow.
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From Our Client
"We really like the new site! It’s easy to work with, we’ve gotten positive comments on both the look and the content."
Bonda Garrison
Director of Marketing
Services Provided
- Planning & Management
- Design
- Coding using XHTML / CSS / Javascript
- CMS
Women's Roadmap
Launched November 2010
Jack Out of the Box Designs helped two veteran consultants who recently teamed up to help corporations build strong women networks to build their web presence when their original template site failed to give them a professional edge.
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From Our Client
"You really rock; we were giggling on the phone, we’re so excited and happy with the site!"
Selena Rezvani
Co-president
Services Provided
- Planning & Management
- Design
- Logo Design
- Coding using XHTML / CSS / Javascript
- CMS
Ballhead Productions
Launched August 2010
Our former intern, Bob Horan, graduated from Penn State in May 2010 and was looking for a job. So, we helped him launch a site, showcasing his video editing skills, that he could continue to edit as his portfolio continued to grow.
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Services Provided
- Planning & Management
- Design
- Logo Design
- Coding using XHTML / CSS
- Copywriting
- CMS
Great Leaders
Great Workplaces
Launched October 2010
Jane Weiss, a veteran expert on supporting and encouraging leadership in the workplace, hired Jack Out of the Box Designs to showcase her 20+ years of experience as a leadership consultant as she started her own venture.
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From Our Client
"The website — it rocks!"
Jane Weiss
Owner & managing consultant
Services Provided
- Planning & Management
- Design
- Coding using XHTML / CSS / Javascript
- CMS
Crescent Real Estate
Launched May 2010
Crescent Real Estate, a budding real estate company, came to Jack Out of the Box Designs with a new logo, in search of a professional and functional web presence to match its new branding.
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Services Provided
- Planning & Management
- Design
- Coding using XHTML / CSS / Javascript
- CMS
- 3rd party TREND integration
Egan Sign
reLaunched august 2009
Bob Egan, president of Egan Sign, hired Jack Out of the Box Designs to create a more modern web presence for his sign company, showcasing his company's impressive sign portfolio, high profile clients and expanding services.
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What They Said
"Jack Out of the Box Designs should receive a medal for developing and producing our website! They took the time to understand our business, interpret our business model and communicate it very clearly throughout our new website. We have gotten compliments from customers and prospects, and the new site recently helped us win an important piece of new business! For creativity, cost effectiveness and shear 'sticktoitiveness,' I highly recommend Jack Out of the Box Designs."
Bob Egan
President
Services Provided
- Planning & Management
- Design
- Coding using XHTML / CSS / Javascript
- Photo galleries
Cheryl Rice Leadership
Launched september 2008
While working on her new marking message, Cheryl Rice hired Jack Out of the Box Designs to give her her first professional online presence, highlighting her seminars, keynotes and coaching services.
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Services Provided
- Planning & Management
- Design
- Logo Design
- Coding using XHTML / CSS
- CMS
Keep Shedding!
with Kathy Dempsey
Relaunched july 2010
Jack Out of the Box Designs helped Kathy Dempsey overhaul a site we had created several years earlier with a new focus on her healthcare and corporate audience keynotes, speaking videos and seminars.
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Services Provided
- Planning & Management
- Design
- Coding using XHTML / CSS / Javascript
- Ecommerce
- Blogging capabilities
Major Ben Consulting
Launched may 2009
Retired Pennsylvania State Police Major Ben Brooks had an outdated and confusing website that failed to promote his speaking and training services when he hired Jack Out of the Box Designs in 2009. Now he has a strong web presence that matches his style and professionalism on a platform that he can continue to maintain.
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Services Provided
- Planning & Management
- Design
- Coding using XHTML / CSS
- CMS
- Ecommerce
- Video integration
MAK HR Consulting
Launched april 2009
Mary Anne Kennedy stepped out with her own consulting gig and needed a solid web presence to showcase her years of experience. Jack Out of the Box Designs worked with Mary Anne to create a professional website that she could continue to maintain after site launch.
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What They Said
"I get compliments on the site all the time. I can't thank you enough."
Mary Anne Kennedy
Consultant
Services Provided
- Planning & Management
- Design
- Coding using XHTML / CSS
- CMS
Stress Less Shrink
Launched september 2007
Psychiatrist and humorist Joel Schwartz needed a strong web presence in which to showcase his keynotes and programs; Jack Out of the Box Designs continues to work with Joel to share his speaking videos and humorous insights.
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Services Provided
- Planning & Management
- Design
- Coding using XHTML / CSS
- CMS
- Blogging capabilities
- Video integration
Print Portfolio
Jack Out of the Box Designs works with individual entrepreneurs (such as speakers, trainers, coaches and consultants), professional organizations, non-profit groups and small- to medium-size businesses to create their marketing materials in a consistently branded and professionally organized manner. We continually support many of our clients annually through the purchase of design credits or on an as-needed basis by charging an hourly rate.
the Wharton School,
University of Pennsylvania
newsletter & program booklet designs
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania continually relies on Jack Out of the Box Designs for the layout of newsletters, program booklets, postcards and other promotional and news-related materials.
NSA-Philadelphia
postcard, flyer & program booklet designs
Jack Out of the Box Designs has supported NSA-Philadelphia (formerly NSA-MidAtlantic) for several years, assisting the regional National Speaker Association chapter with postcard promotions, flyer and program booklet designs, as well as regular website maintenance.
Todd Cohen's Sales Culture
one-sheet, postcard & sign designs
Todd Cohen reached out to Jack Out of the Box Designs as he expanded his Sales Culture speaking and workshops to include professional speaking. We've helped, and continue to help, Todd with this venture through postcard, one-sheet and banner sign designs.
Bredenbeck's Bakery
& Ice cream parlor
brochure design
Jack Out of the Box Designs first connected with local favorite Bredenbeck's Bakery & Ice Cream Parlor when we redesigned its website. Along with continued maintenance of the site, we've also helped the Chestnut Hill bakery with holiday and wedding brochure designs.
The Stress Less Shrink
book & one-sheet designs
We first helped Dr. Joel Schwartz, the Stress Less Shrink, with the layout of his humorous children's book, "Noses Are Red." We've since helped Joel, a professional speaker and psychiatrist, with business card and one-sheet designs, as well as the creation of his website and blog.
Seamless Events Inc.
business card, postcard & brochure designs
Jack Out of the Box Designs has teamed with association and event management company Seamless Events Inc. on countless projects over several years, since the inception of both companies in 2005. We support Seamless Events with their own marketing materials, as well as the graphic design services for many of their clients.
Dr. Barbara Collins
book & one-sheet designs
Dr. Barbara Collins, a professional speaker and trainer, first hired Jack Out of the Box Designs for the layout of her book, "It's Your Turn." We've since assisted Barbara with book revisions and one-sheet designs, and are currently working on redesigning her website.
HR Person of the Year Awards
postcard, program booklet & sign designs
Jack Out of the Designs has supported the graphic and web design needs of several professional organizations over the last several years, including the Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year Awards event. This event demanded the creation of multiple printed materials over several months, including nametags, signs, program booklet, flyers and postcards.
Keep Shedding!
with Kathy Dempsey
one-sheet & business card designs
Kathy Dempsey's Keep Shedding! training and speaking business has relied on Jack Out of the Box Designs for several years, working with our design team on her book, business cards, stationery and one-sheets, as well as her website and blog.
