Writing samples:
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INTERACTIVE DESIGN

 

1. Web site architecture and design

 

A. Excerpt of design for www.avalonclubhouse.com
Developed on contract for FansRULE & RedSky Entertainment.

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PDF* of excerpt.

 

2. Educational and entertainment software products

 

A. Product design for Lion King product for Sega PICO
Developed for Sega, while at Realtime Associates
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B. XAX Game Concept document
Developed while at Virgin Games
View PDF of excerpt.

 
 

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS

 

1. Specifications

 

A. Overview of specification for an account management module (part of a larger software design project), based on task analysis
Created at Fatbrain.com

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PDF of excerpt.

 
 

USER MANUAL & HELP FILES

 

1. Tutorials

 

A. MailShield "Getting Started"
Created on contract for Lyris Technologies
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Complete tutorial is available at www.lyris.com

 

2. End-User documentation

 

A. Lyris MailShield Help file/ User manual
Created on contract for Lyris Technologies

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PDF of excerpt.

 
ARTICLES & WEB CONTENT  
Planning a princess party

Advice for working mothers: managing stress

Gourmet trends: fancy gourmet salad greens

Create a toddler treasure hunt party activity

Web design basics: good linking advice

Cake decorating tips: alternatives to icing

Planning a fondue dinner party

Japanese design touches in modern gardens

* Writing samples are in PDF format or are web links. Adobe Acrobat reader for PDF files can be downloaded for free here.

Or, if you email me at ann@monsterdance.com, files can be provided in Word format.
Additional documents/ excerpts are also available.