Josh Schwartzman is a dynamic and dedicated, young creative bipedal primate. He has a ten year history of professional web development for small and large companies; has directed and filmed short documentaries and nature-oriented video projects. Sustainability guru, avid bicycler and world traveler, Josh is obsessed with using technology to build communities, educate, and inspire.

Recent Projects

Make It Eco
A website made to facilitate the sharing of ideas, instructions, pictures and processes involved in making your own gear and food as part of a sustainable lifestyle. It has a map-based travel section where users can share their journeys, complete with pictures, stories, and the gear they used.
Role: Designer & Developer
Technologies: AJAX, PHP and MySQL
view Make it Eco website  screenshots

Self Portrait
The art world, virtually. This social-networking website startup enables artists to sell their own work, upload pictures, video and audio. Ease of use is important, allowing users to make their own profile, playlists, and contact other artists. Administrative features include complete content, transaction and user management, as well as up to date statistics.
Role: Designer, Lead Developer & Project Manager
Technologies: AJAX, PHP and MySQL
view Self Portrait website screenshots of Box Populi


Box Populi Corporate Site
Box Populi empowers organizations to spread their ideas via simple internet broadcasting devices and services. This re-design of their corporate site embodies the simplicity of their podcasting/vcasting services, and the fun and professional nature of the company. A custom CMS allows for quick edits on the website.
Role: Designer & Developer
Technologies: PHP and MySQL
view Box Populi website screenshots of Box Populi

Box Populi User Management
An AJAX-based web application for managing users has an intuitive drag and drop interface that uses real-time interface updates and JavaScript effects to create the feel of a real application in a web browser. Roll-over tooltips and a straightforward interface assist non-tech savvy users.
Role: Designer & Developer
Technologies: AJAX, Ruby on Rails
screenshots of Box Populi User Admin

Kappa Canada
Kappa is a premium sports brand, that wanted to display their complete catalog online with database integration to reflect changing styles and stock. The Flash site emphasizes their sports teams, stylish RDK apparel, and Italian roots.
The site is no longer active, but can be viewed on my server.
Role: Designer & Developer
Technologies: Flash, PHP and MySQL
view Kappa Canada website screenshots of Kappa Canada

LCBO Apparel
The Liquor Controlling Board of Ontario (LCBO) is the sole distributor of spirits in Ontario. They needed a website for their employees to login and quickly order work apparel. The site emphasizes ease of use, and complete integration with their apparel distributor.
Role: Designer, Developer & Project Manager
Technologies: PHP and MySQL
view LCBO Apparel website

John Forsyth Shirt Co. Ltd.
One of the largest apparel companies, with distribution under many labels such as Pierre Cardin, Jockey, and DKNY in the United States and Canada. The website was created so that salesmen and customer service personnel could view the complete catalog, inventory, place orders, and view order history. This required a complete integration with their legacy IBM servers, and country-specific content.
Role: Lead Developer & Project Manager
Technologies: PHP and MySQL
view John Forsyth website

Recent Pro-Bono Work

Jim Rokosch for County Commissioner
Role: Designer
Logo, billboard and yard sign for Ravalli County (Montana) candidate.

Yoga Union
Role: Designer
Graphic layout for a Portland, Oregon Yoga studio's monthly promotions.

Other Passions

I am an avid nature and travel photographer.
> View some of my work on flickr
Copyright 2009 Josh Schwartzman