Name:

Ben Fox
Currently:

Seeking to utilize my extensive knowledge and skills to develop cutting edge web sites and applications as well as update and improve existing assets.
Connect:

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Approach:

"I am a firm believer in best practices, web standards, and development processes. Applying these principles can look different depending on the project, particularly when working with frameworks that may not be especially standards compliant, but in virtually any case these principles can help significantly in a number of ways."

"Development processes work to keep a team on track, and even to keep me on track when I'm working solo on a project. Best practices and web standards often go hand in hand and sites created with those two ideas in mind are often far easier to edit and maintain for the original developer but, more importantly, it is easier for any developers who come along later in the sites lifecycle to jump in and make updates or changes."

"In all of my work I strive to create sites that conform, as fully as possible, to current practices and standards. Conformity to these principles doesn't require any sacrifice in functionality or style, it just takes a little foresight and planning."
About:

Born and raised in Seattle, Ben became interested in computers and technology at an early age. He spent serious time experimenting with programming and software and attending numerous extra-curricular courses on computer programming and software development.

Ben went on to attend the University of Denver and graduated with a degree in digital media studies and a minor in studio art. This program not only reinforced a strong technical foundation in multiple development areas, but also taught practical design habits as well as a critical understanding of the more abstract and philosophical issues and ideas surrounding new media development.
Hobbies:

Aside from development and design Ben enjoys computer gaming and numerous outdoor activities including hiking, cycling, skiing, kayaking, and running. He is an avid photographer and has coupled his love of taking pictures with time spent traveling and living both in the US and abroad. In particular he has lived and traveled extensively in Mainland China first during high school and, again, for his entire junior year of College.