Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Presentation of Design Work, Site Architecture & Branding Revised March 2009 More portfolio and client information at www.jonbatesdesign.com
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
My Background 6 years experience at CNET Networks 1996-1998, Director of Multimedia 2001-2003, Design Director (Commerce, All Network Sites) Roles/Responsibilities Manage creative + production staff (4-30+) Oversee sub-brand designs, redesigns & daily production for 13 properties worldwide Develop & design new commerce systems May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
My Background @Home Network Senior Producer, Multimedia Roles/Responsibilities Produced daily broadband video content for 1.2 million subscriber portal Managed production staff and videographers Responsible for content syndication relationships with CNN, Bloomberg, NBC… May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
My Background Jon Bates Design Creative Director
Roles/Responsibilities Multimedia and dynamic Flash, AIR and Silverlight
content Branding solutions and web development for
small and medium-sized clients Commerce integration Production systems integration and training Content planning & site architecture May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Web user experience / UI / design Designs, concepts and projects by Jonathan Bates
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
eCatalog Best 100 Products eCatalog is a product directory system viewable on- or offline. Tight page load restrictions Vendor-maintained product required
intuitive content production tools Commerce solution for CNET allowed
vendors to distribute and maintain product while delivering click-through revenue back to CNET End product generated major revenue
for advertisers and CNET Networks
Portfolio / Site design + User experience May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Apple eMac Retailer Toolkit The Retailer Toolkit was an online system for sales team product training Watch-and-Quiz format highlighted
selling points, specs and more Test results sent to store manager,
then sent for aggregation by Apple Apple was ensured greater
consistency in sales practices and retail proficiency Retail managers able to measure staff
proficiency and target re-training
Portfolio / Site design + User experience May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
CNET Reviews site redesign ‘Reviews’ is the primary commerce engine and revenue producer for CNET Redesign included new commerce
back-end, new ad system & new network-wide common templates Needed to improve user & vendor
experience without confusing them Business-critical redesign: failure
would cripple revenue network-wide Site traffic and click revenue both
improved beyond target goals
Portfolio / Site design + User experience May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Solonis Portal redesign The Portal is a total-business interface for sales, inventory and reporting Existing product was clunky and
unintuitive, causing user complaints New UI and architecture used familiar
icon and common UI tools Introduced new ‘Help’ system and
running ‘Tips’ footer to educate user Main navigation stayed consistent,
allowing users to feel grounded
Portfolio / User interface (application) May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Solonis Portal redesign The Portal is a total-business interface for sales, inventory and reporting Existing product was clunky and
unintuitive, causing user complaints New UI and architecture used familiar icon
and common UI tools Introduced new ‘Help’ system and running
‘Tips’ footer to educate user Main navigation stayed consistent, allowing
users to feel grounded
Portfolio / User interface (application) May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Solonis Portal redesign The Portal is a total-business interface for sales, inventory and reporting Existing product was clunky and
unintuitive, causing user complaints New UI and architecture used familiar
icon and common UI tools Introduced new ‘Help’ system and
running ‘Tips’ footer to educate user Main navigation stayed consistent,
allowing users to feel grounded
Portfolio / User interface (application) May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
HP Change internal promotion HP staff worldwide needed to be included in the roll-out of HP’s new ads Online web format replaced previous
print brochure approach, resulting in significant budget savings Tracking system gave HP metrics on
internal awareness, which brochures did not offer Online format allowed tweaking and
revisions; brochure required 6-12 weeks advance for printing
Portfolio / Site design + User experience May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
ZDNet worldwide redesign CNET acquired ZDNet in 2001, requiring the rebuild of all properties worldwide to work with ad, content and analysis systems at CNET Conversion of 5+ years static pages to
dynamic publishing system pages Conversion of unmanaged sites to
common network-wide templates Integration with CNET ad & analysis
while keeping previous ZD ‘buys’ online 6 month timeline, business critical
Portfolio / Site design + User experience May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
HotGigs site launch design Contract staffing site needed new brand, site design & marketing campaign Wide range of visitors required UI
with ‘fast-track’ tools for savvy users and simple tools for newer users Formidable competition meant
HotGigs had to offer unique tools, services and approach New product launch included
publishing system and analysis integration, all during development
Portfolio / Site design + User experience + Brand development May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
HotGigs site launch design Contract staffing site needed new brand, site design & marketing campaign Wide range of visitors required UI
with ‘fast-track’ tools for savvy users and simple tools for newer users Formidable competition meant
HotGigs had to offer unique tools, services and approach New product launch included
publishing system and analysis integration, all during development
Portfolio / Site design + User experience + Brand development May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
iFeel RapidChart patient tool PC-based and mobile application for clinic patient records management, charting and history review Created in Silverlight and
Sharepoint 2007 Mobility of application allowed use
on office computers, PDAs, Smartphones and as a widget Built on 128-bit secure DES-grade
architecture Encrypted database feeds via XML
Portfolio / Site design + User experience + Brand development May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Mark Farina record release Site to accompany release of new album by major San Francisco record producer Created ‘Air Farina’ concept as
homage to old-style airline safety guides Client was so pleased with concept
that album was renamed ‘Air Farina’ and new song written with same name
Portfolio / Site design + User experience + Brand development May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Sabri Properties rebranding Property developer with ‘image problem’ needed to rebrand & educate Refocused site content around
community involvement and donations, which had not been widely publicized Many images from communities
where Sabri developed, to give current residents sense of ownership Press section revamped and included
photos and bios highlighting good
Portfolio / Site design + rebranding May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
ChickFlick Productions site Site for independent film release “See How They Run�, a documentary about the mayoral race in San Francisco.
Portfolio / Site design + User experience + Brand development May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Jiwire.com site design New launch site for provider of highspeed wireless Internet information, products and services
Portfolio / Site design + User experience + Brand development May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Presentation design / print projects Designs and concepts by Jonathan Bates
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Presentation design Walker Art Center /HGA Architects Presentation for donors and foundation
May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Presentation design Entry House, Inc. Presentation for non-profit human services organization
May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Presentation design Sabri Properties New construction presentation for city review and community impact meetings
May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Presentation design Sabri Properties New construction presentation for city review and community impact meetings
May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Identity design & brand building Designs and concepts by Jonathan Bates
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Identity & Brands Echezeaux Restaurant Total identity system
May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Identity & Brands Foreign Cinema Restaurant Logo design and ad campaign
May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Identity & Brands ChickFlick Productions Logo design and identity system
May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Identity & Brands 101Blu restaurant Logo design and identity system
May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Other design and ad development Designs and concepts by Jonathan Bates
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Advertising design California Freedom Coalition 2002 campaign for bus-stop ads by anti-Iraq war organization for worldwide protest
May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Advertising design 3M Corporation Ad campaign for new industrial fire barrier product line
May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Brand design IMPOSSIBLE FABRICS Rebranding, ad campaign & corporate collateral system
May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Broadcast design & production Fox TV 1999 Emmy Awards Segment for Emmy Awards show (Concept producer; designer; motion graphics supervisor)
May 09 Revision
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Jonathan Bates
(612) 578 0222 jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com
Thank you for your interest!
Jonathan Bates jonathan@jonbatesdesign.com www.jonbatesdesign.com
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