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< portfolio : develop> Our Selection of Solutions As a company, Iziks Interactive is defined much less by what we say, and much more by what we do. The best way to learn about us is to take a look at our pride and joy: the projects, product developments and client relationships we've forged over the years. In this, we need say nothing more, because we think you'll agree: Our work speaks for itself... As the case studies build up, you may wish to view one of our services rather than all three at once. For a filtered portfolio list, select a specific service: design, develop, or motion.
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Once serving as an active board member in the Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts, Brian fulfilled the responsibilities of programming the chapter website and event websites. The site features dynamic content such as Member Profiles, Board of Directors, Interactive Polls, and Site Of The Week.
With the simple goal of self promotion and marketing their own services, Kolbrener, Inc. hired Iziks to build this HTML enhanced email delivery tool. Programmed with the PHP language and with dynamic portions processed by a MySQL database, this application enables Kolbrener to send customized emails to their client list. 
Iziks was hired to complete the design for this interior decorating company website. The Accents by Amy website features a classic, feminine, and comforting design and suite of styles that put you in the mindset of this design company. 
To promote the annual President's Awards For Excellence, Dennis Moran Design asked Iziks to help produce the visually enriched HTML formatted email for their client - Schreiber Foods, Inc. which is headquartered in Green Bay, WI.
This arts educator search tool was built for Wall-to-Wall Studios using the PHP programming language and dynamic data was served by the MySQL database. The search tool, featured at ArtsEdCollaborative.org, enables the site visitor to look for instructors in Western Pennsylvania based on grade level, first and last name, and curriculm specialties.
While some projects may not make it to the end of the production life-cycle, they are certainly worthy of discussion. Such is the case with ConnectPGH.org, where Iziks was hired by Wall-to-Wall Studios, that simply got postponed.
Iziks was tasked with developing a method of delivering the monthly newsletter for this Pittsburgh-based financial direct marketing agency. Leadsource wanted the newsletter, enriched with HTML formatting and images, delivered via email to their customer base. The client provided the layout and composition, based on their extensive experience in the direct marketing industry and Iziks ultilized the provided design and translated it into the end solution. 
To maintain the forefront market placement of Fox Fire Fine Furniture, Iziks was hired by Mayhew Design to optimize the Fox Fire website for search engine placement. With extensive site submissions, thorough keyword and description Meta tag placement, and a few other behind-the-scene tricks, Iziks helped keep this furniture maker's website in the top 10 search engine listings consistently.
Related to the Wood Promotion Network, the Be Constructive website is a portal for both professional and consumer users looking to learn more about the use of wood products as building materials.
Corporate communications for a network of hundreds of companies can be tricky. The solution is to build a centralized resource, an Extranet, where members and companies can all share the same information. Iziks was hired by Bozell Kamstra Interactive Services to work on the Wood Promotion project for their nationally known client. Handling the design in-house, BKIS tasked Iziks with the programming and production. Featuring modular coding in ASP, MS SQL Server database content, and tight security this extranet continues to serve a large load of private visitors each month while maintaining the integrity and security of the website.
Iziks developed the newsletter subscription and delivery process for 400lb.communications to meet the needs of their respective client Specialty Turbine Service, Inc. Iziks provided the programming in Active Server Pages and developed the database functionality with Microsoft Access.
Don't let the simplicity of the calculators fool you! The complex mathematical equations may give you the impression of simple calculations.
This solution was commissioned by Prisma, Inc., a graphic design firm based in Pittsburgh, PA. Iziks completed the innovative Flash and Coldfusion MX project for Prisma's client - Owens Illinois.
Wall-to-Wall Studios asked Iziks for a robust solution for their Wilkinsburg School District client. The project requirements were simple - build a complete content management system so that anyone, anywhere, with or without web skills could update and maintain the school district website.
Iziks provided the interface design for the Ant Systems website. Special care was taken to represent the two aspects of their business - Ant Racing and Ant Touring. The two product lines addressed two distinct groups of consumers and the design flexed around those requirements.
"The Robot Hall of Fame recognizes excellence in robotics technology worldwide and honors the fictional and real robots that have inspired and made breakthrough accomplishments in robotics. The Robot Hall of Fame was created by Carnegie Mellon University in April 2003 to call attention to the increasing contributions from robots to human society."
This solution was commissioned by Wall-to-Wall Studios for their local client. Iziks completed the simple project by programming the dynamic photo and event listings. The solution is comprised of PHP programming and data stored/retrieved from a MySQL database.
A local design firm, Kern & Co. Design, hired Iziks to add a little dynamic kick to their client's website. The dynamic content found in Hot-Dog Topics and Articles was developed using PHP for the programming language with data served from a MySQL database.
Partnering once again with Wall-to-Wall Studios, Iziks built the dynamic portions of the website including: Find A Space Property Search, Coupons Of The Month, and PGHLiving Events/News. Working with Wall-to-Wall's in-house Flash team, Iziks created the pin-point map elements by generating XML for use with Flash.
400lb.communications is a long time friend and professional colleague of Iziks. They turned to Iziks when redeveloping the current 400lb.com website to add database elements and live content to their stellar design. The final dynamic portions of the News, Featured Project, and Guestbook were constructed with the PHP/MySQL combination. An administrative panel allows 400lb to maintain their own content and keep it fresh by adding new portfolio pieces as projects are completed.
This graphic intensive website was intended to show the depth and beauty of the Hayes Large Architects portfolio. The subtle mood created by the design, completed by Wall-to-Wall Studios, creates a perfect environment for the architectural studies.
Soapbox Communications needed a self promotion piece to showcase their talents and impressive portfolio. Iziks partnered with iCandy Studios, who created the design and interface, to produce the CDRom solution for Soapbox.
The SHCN needed a web presence to reach out to a a new audience. The local church is "committed to helping people toward wholeness of body, mind, and spirit through our Lord Jesus Christ." The website is a tool to announce special events, news, and weekly services & classes.
Teaming up once again with long time friends and professional colleagues 400lb.communications, Iziks created this CDRom with Adobe Flash 8 for their prestigious client. The marketing planner, in paper-form, is a behemoth of protocol, suggestions, and ideas for the promotion of Pittsburgh Paints.
In their own words, "ExpressRep is a web-based membership program built to enhance the transaction and communication between; Sales Reps (Professionals), Network Members, and Merchant Service Providers. ExpressRep's goal is to enable our members to spend more time on sales while we manage the details!"
Once in awhile a project comes along that you just fall in love with. That project for us was creating an online portfolio for a local photographer specializing in urban landscape images. The intuitive navigation through each portfolio allows you to separate from the computer and experience the richness of the black and white photography. Rot and rust never looked so wonderful!
According to the site, "You are just five numbers away from total fun!" The Visit Kennywood site promotes the close proximity of the amusement park drawing new visitors and riders from neighboring states.
Iziks teamed up with Production Masters, Inc. (PMI) once again to produce this website for Colliers Penn Properties. PMI had one simple request - develop a 100% CSS website that works. Period.
This PHP and MYSQL solution is comprised of a searchable event calendar and an administrative toolset to maintain the yearly calendar. Iziks was asked by Production Masters, Inc. (PMI) to once again deliver a simple solution to one of their high-profile clients.
A little about the end client...
Classic. Elegant. Sophisticated. Beautiful. These are words we would use to describe the design provided by Group 2 Design for this project. Iziks was hired by Group 2 to translate the Photoshop design into something tangible and functional.
Iziks was approached by the owner of The Wiz Biz who presented an idea for an innovative computer consultant business. This owner aksed Iziks to create an identity and website that matched his vision for this potential business. Iziks did exactly that!
Iziks partnered with the local company of Informatics Studio to create this Flash based interactive form for their client Touchtown. This simple form collects and submits data to the client. Adobe Flash 8 was used for the production and development of the project while the design was provided by Informatics.
Iziks worked with an independent consultant on this project for the local Business and Technical School. The consultant hired Iziks to create a framework for the website that they could then populate with content at a later time. The solution was developed in CSS and PHP and allowed the consultant to work at her own pace in completing the production of the entire website.
Christine H. O'Toole is an award-winning feature and travel writer based in Pittsburgh, PA and her website is a showcase for her talent. Iziks was hired to maintain the long list of feature and travel stories after a previous company left her high and dry. We jumped in on the project, salvaged existing content and development, and provided a platform for moving forward with monthly updates.
This solution was commissioned by 400lb.communications for their client Polychromix. Iziks was asked to develop a dynamic solution for the Products section. We were tasked with building an interface for administrators to maintain the product catalog. Using PHP and MYSQL, we developed the appropriate solution to allow them the master administrative control of products, product codes, pricing, and descriptions. We also integrated a pre-made shopping cart from another software vendor into the site and tied it into a Polychromix PayPal account for online transactions.
Custom made angels is the name of this game. The owner of From Angels With Love wanted a simple site that showcases some of the hand-made dolls that she already had created while advertising her talent, skill, and ability to make a custom angel based on your personal preferences. Check it out today!
Working with Production Masters, Inc. (PMI) once more, Iziks completed the entire development of this PHP and MySQL project for the client. The network of Work Well physicians can be searched by entering your zipcode. A search results lists will then be displayed showing you the distance from your home to the nearest participating doctor.
Some projects are like butterflies - they have a short lifespan, serve a specific purpose, and are gorgeous while alive and functioning. Maybe that's a bad metaphor, but we're not writers but rather programmers. This solution is a stand alone CDRom and meant to promote an event. The CDRom was developed in Flash 8.
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The "Familias Sanas" website is a portal into the Astra Zeneca acid reflux product line specifically targeted to Spanish speaking consumers. Iziks was hired by Group 2 Design to program this small micro-site for their national client. The solution was programmed in ASP.net under strict development guidelines and rules passed along from the corporate IT department.
From the client's website: "Interstate Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: IHR) is a leading hotel real estate investor and the nation’s largest independent operator of full and select-service hotels. The company has ownership interests in 54 hotels and resorts, including seven that are wholly-owned. Together with these properties, Interstate manages 217 hotels with more than 45,000 rooms in 36 states, the District of Columbia, Belgium, Canada, Ireland, Mexico and Russia. Interstate also has contracts to manage 17 to be built properties with approximately 4,000 rooms."
According to the client: "Agency Trading is a market leader in providing equity executions for institutional investors." Iziks was hired by Imagebox Productions to handle both the design and development of this small but concise ASP.net website.
The Impaqt website was designed by Nick Cobler Design and handed off to Iziks for production. The CSS based solution fits the needs of his client IMPAQT - which is a fast-rising Search Engine Marketing and Optimization firm located here in Pittsburgh.
The Avantix project was a small Flash 8 piece developed for MCM Communications, Inc. which is a Pittsburgh, PA based marketing and creative agency. The animation is a short interactive piece to promote specific services for their client.
The Royalton project was a small Flash 8 piece developed for MCM Communications, Inc. which is a Pittsburgh, PA based marketing and creative agency. The animation is a short interactive piece to promote a specific marketing campaign for their client.
It is a reality in this business that some projects do not make it from concept to execution. The Pitt Pharmacology project is a PHP/CSS based website that was created for the University of Pittsburgh, but was shelved after the point of completion due to corporate conflict.
This is one of four similar projects all completed in the same time frame for ON Media Solutions. Each of the four website featured a highlighted product or service that was enhanced with a video message. The message was built with Flash streaming video (FLV) and really enhanced the point they were trying to make to their customers. Iziks enjoyed these projects because it was an integration of technologies that worked towards an enriched message delivery.
This is one of four similar projects all completed in the same time frame for ON Media Solutions. Each of the four website featured a highlighted product or service that was enhanced with a video message. The message was built with Flash streaming video (FLV) and really enhanced the point they were trying to make to their customers. Iziks enjoyed these projects because it was an integration of technologies that worked towards an enriched message delivery.
This is one of four similar projects all completed in the same time frame for ON Media Solutions. Each of the four website featured a highlighted product or service that was enhanced with a video message. The message was built with Flash streaming video (FLV) and really enhanced the point they were trying to make to their customers. Iziks enjoyed these projects because it was an integration of technologies that worked towards an enriched message delivery.
This is one of four similar projects all completed in the same time frame for ON Media Solutions. Each of the four website featured a highlighted product or service that was enhanced with a video message. The message was built with Flash streaming video (FLV) and really enhanced the point they were trying to make to their customers. Iziks enjoyed these projects because it was an integration of technologies that worked towards an enriched message delivery.
"At Concordia, we take pride in the wide array of healthcare services we offer in the western Pennsylvania community. Our range of services includes adult day services, assisted living, home care, hospice services, rehabilitation services, retirement living, and skilled nursing. In everything we do, 'We put our Faith in Caring.'"
Group 2 Design asked Iziks to help them develop a Flash presentation for their client UPMC. The Flash 8 solution was a two minute interactive slide show and presentation that showed off of the updates features of their newly renovated web presence. The project was interesting in the fact that a complete audio track and overlay needed to be synchronized with the animations.
Our long-time client, Informatics Studio, asked us to develop a Flash-based front-end to act as a greeting card/postcard interface. The Flash 8 movie talked with a database and server-side Coldfusion script to send emails and custom postcards. The integration of Flash and Coldfusion made this an enjoyable but challenging project to work on with this creative group at Informatics.
The PPG Point of Sale catalog was a very challenging project. 400lb.communications asked Iziks to provide the Flash 8 programming that was needed to bring this stand-alone CDRom catalog to life. The interactive CDRom features a dynamic inventory of hundreds and hundreds of products, a shopping cart, and a method of printing a list of materials that a customer is interested in ordering. This is one project that we were cursing during the long, drawn out, process but praising in the end. It was a wonderful solution for an awesome client. Thanks 400lb for the collaboration!
Actual Size Creative brought us in the door to work on the Latrobe Steel public website. This behemoth project took oodles and oodles of time, energy, planning and creative ingenuity. A large-scale project like this takes careful planning from a programming viewpoint and that is where Iziks brightly shined.
Building upon the creative design foundation laid by Actual Size Creative and the initial LSS website, Iziks was hired directly by Latrobe Steel to develop their private client portal and inventory application. This top secret application is protected from prying eyes and is fully manageable by the client. They can add, edit, and delete user profiles thus controlling who sees what information and when.
On the edge of news and history, the LSS Employee News website is intended as a portal for employee information. Currently under strike, the LSS employees find negotiation updates on this vital website.
The Adagio Health project is a series of 15 training modules ranging in subject matter from eating healthy to nutrition to pregnancy topics. The modules are intended to serve as education tools and provide correct answers to common health misconceptions.
We teamed up with long-time client, A to Z Communications once again to collaborate on this financial and management consulting corporate website. The website was designed by A to Z's in-house staff and assembled by Iziks and built in the PHP programming language.
Iziks was hired by A to Z Communications to develop four J.J. Gumberg Co. websites: 
Northway Oakland is a worship service managed through North Way Christian Community church. This website has a distinct personality that matches the vibe and coolness factor of being situated within Oakland.
The Worship Cafe is a program managed through North Way Christian Community. This micro-site is a distinct portal to their program.
Imagebox Productions asked Iziks to develop a full website for their client My Leisure Travel. Looking for a get-away? You should check out this cool website.
Next stop, Super Stardom! Not for Iziks, but for this upcoming country singer. Alli Gillis is a singer with a huge future paved for her. This simple and interactive website is a marketing tool for fans and features band information, promotions, biographies, blogs, and performance images. The front page is developed in Flash 8 to add a kick of sound and interactivity while the interior pages are straight HTML and static content.
Iziks was hired by Big Picture Communications, based out of the South Hills area of Pittsburgh, PA. This advertising and marketing company asked us to help them with a newsletter project for their large client Uniontown Hospital.
Technically speaking, the Tent Show is a dynamic website built upon the PHP and MySQL platform. A complete administrative toolkit allows the moderator of Tent Show to add new categories, images, video and content. Tent Show is a collection of social experiments performed by students for a college course. While the public performances and artistic experiences are all over the place, the goal of the site is simple - exhibit the ideas and thoughts of each semester's students. Take a look under the big top and see if there's anything that interests you!
The website work for Hillcrest Christian Academy is a pro bono project for Iziks. The premiere school is a vital part of our own neighborhood that enriches the lives of Christian families.