Welcome to Christopher Michael's Portfolio
Hello my name is Christopher Michaels and I am a Graphic Designer from Montreal studying at John Abbott College. Ever since I was very young, I had a huge passion for computers. As my passion grew, I got involved in making websites. At first I was using a simple page builder. However in Grade 8 I was taught HTML and Adobe Photoshop in my computer class. I became fixed on web design; I used to spend hours at home in my room making websites for topics I showed an interest in. I quickly learned and memorized HTML; my teacher realized that I was advanced compared to my peers and decided to teach me CSS and give me side projects. I designed the original website for Riverdale High School, however my version has been replaced since I graduated.
After graduating I decided to enter Computer Science at John Abbott College. I spent a year in the program and decided that my passion for design was so great that programming was just something I would do on the side. I made the change over to Publication Design & Hypermedia Technologies. I instantly excelled in my program the first two semesters because of my knowledge of Photoshop, HTML, and CSS. This allowed me to focus on more design without having to worry about learning applications and programming languages.
What Can I Do For You?
| Databases | Invoices | Pocketfolders | Invitations |
| Websites | SEO | Content Management | Decals |
| Business Card | Letter Head | Envelopes | Stationary Set |
| Posters | Brochures | Flyers/Post Cards | Bookmarks |
| Packaging | Catalogs | Door Hangers | Annual Reports |
Software Know How
| Adobe Photoshop CS4 | Adobe Illustrator CS4 | Adobe InDesign CS4 | Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 |
| Adobe Fireworks CS4 | Adobe Flash CS4 | Adobe Light Room | Aperature |
| XHTML | PHP | CSS | Javascript |
| Microsoft Office | Microsoft Access | Macintosh | Windows XP |
