Project: Flash Tunes
Client: Macromedia
Date Completed: February 1, 2004

Details:

Macromedia contacted me to create a sample application for the DevNet Resource Kit volume 6. The greatest part about these projects, is that they give us full reign on what we want to create. My brother Daniel and I decided to create an application utilizing the new RSS Feed from Apple listing the latest and greatest songs for the iTunes Music Store.

Launch Project:

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Features:

. List the last 10 songs added to the iTunes Music Store
. List the last 10 albums added to the iTunes Music Store
. List the top 10 songs added to the iTunes Music Store
. List the top 10 albums added to the iTunes Music Store
. List the iTunes Music Store 10 featured songs and albums
. Use the datagrid to sort by Title or Artist
. Vie detail of each album, including album art

Project: JoshDura.com
Client: Myself!
Date Completed: January 20, 2004

Details:

When I decided to redesign my site, I knew that it had to be clean, easy to update, and also ALL CSS! When creating the work portion of my site (what you are looking at now) it was extremely easy due to the clean code, and CSS design. CSS isn’t the easiest thing to code in, but in the end, it saves you a lot more time.

Launch Project:

( http://www.joshdura.com )

Features:

� Entire site designed in CSS
� CSS and XHTML validated by W3 validator
� New photos and flash section (not yet complete)
� Recent Songs Played (updated using Currently Hearing Winamp plugin)
� Usability greatly improved
� My brother ( http://www.danieldura.com ) copied me :)

Project: Weather Application
Client: Macromedia
Date Completed: October 15, 2003

Details:

Macromedia contacted me to create two sample applications for the DevNet Resource Kit volume 5. The Weather App was the first of the two applications ( Font Browser was the second ). This application uses the EJSE weather feed to generate weather reports for selected zip codes. When generated, the report shows the current days High, Low, Forecast, and Wind Speed. It also shows the five day forecast, with the High, Low, and Forecast. The application also features the use of Local SharedObjects, allowing you to save your zip codes, for easier retrieval.

Launch Project:

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Features:

� Current Day High, Low, Forecast, and Wind Speed
� Five Day High, Low, Forecast
� Icons to show forecasts
� Save zip code and city for future retrieval
� Easy to use, compact interface

Project: Font Browser
Client: Macromedia
Date Completed: October 13, 2003

Details:

Macromedia contacted me to create two sample applications for the DevNet Resource Kit volume 5. The Font Browser was the second of the two applications ( Weather App was the first ). This application loads the fonts on your computer, and allows you to display them in two sizes, and also allows you to align the text Left, Center, or Right. You can also dynamically generate Pangrams into the preview field to view a more realistic preview of the font.

Launch Project:

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Features:

� Dynamically loads all fonts on your computer
� Two text preview sizes
� Dynamic Pangram Generator
� Left, Center, Right alignment
� Save Settings option

Project: DRK Interface Redesign
Client: Macromedia
Date Completed: October 10, 2003

Details:

When Macromedia rebranded their site, they needed a redesigned front end for the DevNet Resource Kit CD application. They came to me, requesting that it follow strict new guidelines.

Launch Project:

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Features:

� New interface
� Follows Macromedia Style Guidelines
� More useable interface

Project: Commerce Search
Client: Macromedia
Date Completed: July 16, 2003

Details:

Macromedia asked my brother Daniel and I to create a couple sample applications for the 4th version of the DevNet Resource Kit. The Commerce Search Application was one of the applications we decided to develop (the other was Pollster). This application uses the Amazon API to search through Books, Music, DVDs and more. Once an item is added to the cart, and you decide to checkout, it takes you to the Amazon.com checkout service, where you finish the transaction.

Launch Project:

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Features:

• Search by Books, Music, and DVDs
• View Recent Searches
• Save Searches
• Add items to your cart, then checkout at Amazon.com
• Dynamic Combo Box automatically stores previous searches

Project: Misc. Icon Sets
Client: Macromedia
Date Completed: July 7, 2003

Details:

This is a compilation of different Icon projects Macromedia contacted me to do. The icons were displayed in the Flash IDE, next to each component.

Launch Project:

( n/a )

Features:

• They stand there, and look good :)

Project: Application Graphic Library
Client: Macromedia
Date Completed: June 27, 2003

Details:

When Macromedia contacted me for ideas on work for the DevNet Resource Kit version 4, I had thought of an idea to create a library of graphics, that developers could use in their Applications. There are a total of 57 individual graphics in the library. The library includes 5 categories: Files, Icons, Objects, OS Objects, and Sound Buttons.

Launch Project:

( n/a )

Features:

• 57 individual graphics included
• 5 categories: Files, Icons, Objects, OS Objects, and Sound Buttons

Project: Google Search Application
Client: Macromedia
Date Completed: April 30, 2003

Details:

Mike Chambers contacted me, needing a design for the Google Search Application that he was developing. He wanted something simple, yet useable and unique. The Google Search Application interface was one of the most fun projects I have worked on to date. It allows you to search the web using the Google API, list Recent Searches, and has a slew of Preferences for you to customize your search.

Launch Project:

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Features:

• Search the web using the Google API
• Lists Recent Searches
• Restrict by country
• Modify number of results displayed
• Search within domains
• Safe Search preference

Project: Macromedia XML News Aggregator
Client: Macromedia
Date Completed: April 1, 2003

Details:

Shortly after the launch of the redesigned Macromedia Weblogs, Mike Chambers asked me if I would be interested in designing the interface for an online HTML aggregator. Thus, MXNA was born. Thanks to Christian Cantrell and Mike Chambers for developing the backend to MXNA.

Launch Project:

( http://www.macromedia.com/go/weblogs )

Features:

• 222 Feeds Aggregated
• 5 Star Rating System
• Search Interface (searching all 222 feeds)
• Usable interface
• Created to mimic Macromedia’s corporate site (at that time)