How did you get into web design?

When I was18 years old, I starting to use Flash 5 to build an Interactive Website with out any knowledge. If there was anything that I could not solve I just search for a tutorial about it on the internet.

Do you remember the very first site you designed?

Yes, In the year 2001 I finished my first personal website.

You are doing a lot of multimedia design, is this your specialty?

Yes, it is. As I've already mentioned - I'm a multimedia designer. I do a lot of different stuff, and the Interactive Site is my favorite project because it gives me the chance to create impressive results.

Where do you get your art for these webpages?

I create it myself.

What will be the next big development in webpage design?

I really have no idea, but multimedia websites have a bright future.

Have you ever worked with website templates?

Yes, sometimes, when the client makes a request for it.

What website template providers have you tried?

I haven't bought them, but I have wanted to try Template Monster.

What was your experience with them?

Because they have a lot of templates to choose from.

What do you think about Flash technology?

From the time of Flash 4 to Flash 9 I have been very impressed with the Flash technology. In one word I would have to say - COOL.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using Flash?

The advantages are excellent audio and video broadcasting, improved visitor experience, providing a complete multimedia package, growing its plug-in. The disadvantages are difficulty with getting search engine ranking, the plug-ins, the required broadband connectivity, etc.

What are your favorite website designs that you did and did NOT design yourself?

My favorite website is www.2dvanced.com

What was the toughest project or customer situation you've encountered?

I am the person who always works on client's satisfaction. That's the most important thing.

Thanks, Stanley, for your viewpoints and experiences.

Helen Walker

Helen Walker graduated with a degree in Mass Communications and Sociology. She worked as a newspaper journalist for two years after that. Having always been interested in cyberculture and its impact on society, Helen switched to online journalism and joined Design Interviews blog in July, 2007. Ever since she's been interviewing web designers and administrating the blog. Helen is a keen movie-goer and she is also a panda lover.


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