Great designers don't sleep. They dream.

Everyday I strive to exceed expectations and to deliver work I can be proud to call my own. I'm confident in my ability to meet the demands of a variety of projects and I pride myself on creating beautiful, accessible websites and graphics.

What I've Done So Far

Below is a collection of my most recent work. My main area of interest is simple, clean web design, but I am not opposed to grungy or busier styles. As a freelancer I am up for any challenge and readily available for any type of project. To view an item in more detail, click on its image.

Who Am I?

Hello and welcome to my website! My name is Michael Ciarlo and I am currently a student at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT. With a background at RISD and Brown University, I will graduate in 2009 with a degree in Interactive Digital Design (IDD) and a minor in Computer Science. My goal is to become a user interface designer working on innovative software projects like my shell replacement Cairo.

I got into web design and development by accident. It all started when I began experimenting with some code on an old website just trying to see how it worked. Now, I love every moment I spend designing and developing websites and I continue to strengthen and hone my talents with each job I complete. There is always something new to try or something new to discover.

My excellent people skills have allowed me many great opportunities that have allowed me to grow and expand my professional skills, and allowed me to accept challenges with determination and confidence. My qualifications include XHTML/HTML, CSS, Javascript, Flash Animation, Maya 3d Modeling, CMS integration, and search engine optimization (SEO) strategies. For more information, please feel free to download my resume.