Here are some of the projects James has worked on since starting as a freelancer.
Click on a title to see more about the project.
Various online gaming projects
for Endemol Gaming (March 2007)
Since March 2007, I've produced over a dozen games for Endemol, working with a variety of back-end platforms. These games are syndicated on different gambling sites.
Technologies:
- Flash,
- XML
Banner advert
for Tribal DDB (March 2007 to December 2099)
An interactive banner as part of a campaign for one of the country's leading newspapers. A bunch of algorithmic naturalistic animation.
Technologies:
- Flash
cxpartners website
for cxpartners (December 2006 to January 2007)

cxpartners are a leading customer experience design agency. I turned the outline page designs for their own website into accessible XHTML templates, and integrated them into Wordpress.
Technologies:
- HTML/CSS,
- PHP
Sanna Annukka Smith website
with Niall McCormack for Sanna Annukka Smith (November 2006 to December 2099)

Sanna Annukka is a reknowned illustrator. Working with designer Niall McCormack, we produced her website including a bespoke content management system, and full integration with the e-commerce package CubeCart.
Technologies:
- HTML/CSS,
- SQL,
- PHP
Microsoft EVO microsite
with MRM Worldwide for Microsoft (August to September 2006)

A Flash minisite to promote the launch of Vista, Office and Exchange to Microsoft Partners. The interface was a 3D environment, and made use of the latest bitmap handling functionality of Flash 8 to achieve design effects.
Technologies:
- Flash
Van Dal consumer brochure
with Ware, Anthony, Rust for Van Dal (August 2006 to December 2099)

I turned the print designs for the Autumn/Winter 2006 Van Dal shoes brochure into an interactive Flash catalogue, including the obligatory page turning effect.
Technologies:
- Flash
Intel "Race ahead" game
with MRM Worldwide for Intel (July 2006 to December 2099)

A isometric 3D game for Intel, in which an IT manager moves around a course avoiding obstacles and collecting hardware components
Technologies:
- Flash,
- XML
Image slideshow module
for Tallhat Design (June 2006 to December 2099)
A reusable image slideshow engine, configured by an XML playlist, made for Tallhat Design
Technologies:
- Flash,
- XML
E3 Minisite and pledge map
with True Digital for NPower (June to July 2006)

A Flash minisite for businesses about saving electricity, including a section in which users could make pledges and see them plotted on a map of the UK
Technologies:
- Flash,
- XML,
- ASP,
- SQL
True Digital website
for True Digital (May 2006 to December 2099)

This entire agency site was made in Flash, featured lots of between-section animation and was easily updated via XML. Now replaced by an HTML site, which makes a bit more sense.
Technologies:
- Flash,
- XML
Streetlight Banner Advert
with EHS Brann for Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (April to May 2006)

This interactive banner was produced in the style of a game and demonstrates, using cacophonous effects, the perils of walking along streets that have poor lighting.
Technologies:
- Flash
Cricket Pavillion minisite
with True Digital for NPower (March 2006 to December 2099)

A Flash minisite produced to coincide with the Ashes series of 2006, in which users explore a virtual cricket pavillion to find their cricket-related content.
Technologies:
- Flash
Intel ITMG2 game
with MRM Worldwide for Intel (November 2005 to August 2006)

A second, expanded version of the Intel IT manager game, featuring more rooms to manage, skills for the manager to attain, different company levels and love affairs in the staff cafeteria.
Technologies:
- Flash,
- XML
SixFive website
with Niall McCormack for SixFive (November 2005 to December 2099)

A Flash site, configurable by XML, for a creative agency with an impressive client list
Technologies:
- Flash,
- XML
NSPCC TalkTown
with DNA for NSPCC (August to September 2005)

I built the Flash front-end to a virtual town of Linguabot "chatbots" which gave advice on matters related to child welfare
Technologies:
- Flash,
- XML
Online Skills Testing
with World Careers Network for HM Revenue and Customs (May to July 2005)

A modular and extensible Flash application to enable online testing of numerical, literacy, data entry and comprehension skills for job applicants.
Technologies:
- Flash,
- XML
MTV ACut minisite
with Mook for MTV (March to April 2005)

Flash minisite to promote the MTV ACut talent spotting competition.
Technologies:
- Flash,
- XML
Curious Britney Spears minisite
with Mook for MTV (February to March 2005)

Flash minisite to promote an MTV competition tied in with the launch of Britney's range of perfumed products
Technologies:
- Flash,
- XML
"Chase Me Charlie" game
with Chillibean for Pony Club (February to March 2005)

A Flash game to demonstrate the basics of the "Chase Me Charlie" pony riding competition
Technologies:
- Flash
"Debating the Evidence" teaching material
for NESTA Futurelab (January to February 2005)

An online educational resource prototype which provides a way for students to evaluate and discuss scientific hypotheses in a safe enironment.
Technologies:
- Flash
Parent Power map
with Mook for News International (October 2004)

Interactive map of the UK, with pan and zoom, as part of a Sunday Times CD-ROM about selecting schools.
Technologies:
- Flash
BMI route map and editor
with EHS Brann for BMI (April to June 2004)

Dynamic map for the BMI website showing airport and route information, and a WYSIWYG map editor for BMI staff allowing them to manage the routes and their configuration.
Technologies:
- Flash,
- XML
Intel IT Manager Game
with EHS Brann for Intel (December 2003 to March 2004)

Lead Flash programmer for this realistic simulation of an IT manager's world. Finalist for a BIMA award, and nominated for 2 Yahoo Revolution awards in 2004.
Technologies:
- Flash,
- XML
Amberlight website
for Amberlight (October to November 2003)

Amberlight are a leading HCI consultancy, for whom accessibility is a prime concern. I produced the initial XHTML templates for their own website.
Technologies:
- HTML/CSS
1 Pumpcourt website
with Amberlight for 1 Pumpcourt Chambers (March 2003)

1 Pump Court is a radical and progressive set of chambers with a focus on legally aided clients. He developed their website, with a content management system that would allow the members to update their own site
Technologies:
- ASP,
- SQL,
- HTML/CSS
Flash widgets for CiTV homepage
with Granada Media for CITV (February 2003)

Site navigation, video player and message ticker-tape for the Childrens ITV website homepage, made within 2 days
Technologies:
- Flash
Linaker dynamic news system
with Tallhat Design for Linaker Ltd (January 2003)

News publishing system to allow in-house staff to create and edit articles
Technologies:
- ASP,
- XML,
- XSLT
Sunday Times The Month CD-ROM
with Mook for News International (January to October 2003)

Lead the initial technical development for The Sunday Times' "The Month" - a multimedia CD-ROM, published for 18 months from September 2003. Nominated for BAFTA, Design Week and Revolution awards in 2004.
Technologies:
- Flash,
- XML,
- Director