Services

Web Design

Hand-coded, standards compliant websites and blogs

  • CSS-based
  • SEO optimizing
  • Javascript, jQuery, mooTools, php, xml
  • Image galleries and slideshows
  • Spam-free contact forms

Graphic Design

Graphic content for web and print applications, including:

  • Logos
  • Business cards, brochures, flyers
  • Menus & calendars
  • CD and book covers
  • eBook design & formatting

Writing and Editing

I offer a number of content and copy writing and editing services, including:

  • Website content
  • Business plans & proposals
  • Newsletters
  • White papers
  • Instructional manuals

Hire Me

See something you like here or need something done? Drop me an email. You'll find contact information at the bottom of this page.

If you're in the Tampa Bay area, I'd be happy to arrange a face-to-face meeting to discuss your particular project needs.

About Me

Hi, my name is Amanda Church, designer, writer, and all-around braintrust of this little corner of cyber-space, where I've been happily entrenched since 1999.

Though my background is in technical and copy writing and edting, I expanded into graphic and web design over ten years ago, and have since worked as a freelance designer/writer/editor.

Design Notes

This is the 11th version of Nytshadow Designs to go live. (We won't talk about how many never made it that far.)

The use of large color blocks is a departure from the graphics-heavy, dark look the last two generations of the site have had, but I look at this site as more than just a portfolio. It's my design guinea pig, where I try out new ideas and techniques.

In this redesign I've begun dabbling with some enhanced CSS3 features such as @font-face and text shadows, though unfortunately, if you're a pc user browsing with IE 7 or earlier, you probably can't see them.

If that's the case, take the time right now to upgrade your browser to something more standards compliant (and designer-friendly). Like Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or even Internet Explorer 8.0.

Mozilla Firefox Google Chrome logo Internet Explorer 8

They're absolutely free, so why not enjoy everything the web has to offer? Otherwise, it's like trying to watch HD movies on an old black and white TV.