Clay Crenshaw - Web Site Design, Marketing, Web Hosting, Editing in Austin, TX

Clay Crenshaw - Web Site Design, Content, Strategy

WEBSITES All of these sites were designed and built by Clay Crenshaw. Most were created from "scratch," and some are redesigns of older sites. Contact Clay to get an estimate for your project.
	I've been expanding and tinkering with the Beef and Pie Productions site for over three years now. Featuring a truly unique look and feel, and with many hidden treats, this site promises a fun visit. Art directed by Michael Anderson. Featured in the Fall 2006 issue of Create Magazine, Texas.
	The Butler Bros, one of Austin's hottest ad agencies, are a pleasure to work with. I directed a TV commercial for them, shot a documentary about the birth of Marty's son (which was featured on KLRU in Austin), and built their website for them, based on their own stellar design and exacting standards.
	An Addy Award-winning Michael Anderson/Craig Denham design, growinabeard.com is one of the sites I've been building on over the years for director Mike Woolf. If you haven't seen the movie yet, you must get the DVD. It's hilarious, and it features a behind-the-scenes special feature that was shot and edited by yours truly. The soundtrack by the Gourds ain't too bad either.
	San Antonio-based jewelry designer Amanda Macedo was referred to me by a mutual friend. She needed a site for her fledgling jewelry business, and she wanted something elegant and clean, that would allow her unique jewelry to really pop from the page. I came up with this minimalist design, which I feel really works well.
	This kickin' site for the new documentary Dirt is a big hit with the dirt-track racing crowd. Mullets. Motors. It's all there. Working closely with the film's director, Jeff Bowden, and the site's art director, Will Hornaday of Austin's own Shoehorn Design, I brought their ideas to life on the web.
	Students of the World, a non-governmental organization created and run by students, needed a website in time for their fundraiser brunch with Bill Clinton—two weeks later. A flash slideshow and graphical map interface, together with compelling student photography, make for a clean, engaging, effective site. Keep an eye on this one—big plans are on the horizon!
	San Francisco photographer Liza Heider contacted me, wanting a fresh, modern redesign for her portfolio site. Using a fixed-page setup and subtle rollover effects, I developed this site for her, which Liza and I both feel conveys a sense of professionalism and creativity.
	Elizabeth and the band needed a site that looks great, presents information clearly, and is simple enough to update by themselves. Most of the photographs on the site are mine as well. Created together with JJ Campbell.
	Something's Brewin' in Shiner is a small but fun site I built for the good folks at Shiner Beer and Beef and Pie Productions. I adapted the look and feel of the site from the interactions and graphics on the DVD itself, which was designed by Derrit at McGarrah/Jessee. Did I mention that I was a cameraman on this beery little documentary? Buy a copy and check the credits if you don't believe me. Hell, buy one anyway.
	Marketing Mileage, an event marketing company, specializes in getting people's attention and moving them to action in creative, memorable ways. They wanted a hip, fresh site that played off of their highway-inspired corporate identity. Here's what I gave them.
	Gregg Patten, the inventor of TerraLume™ path lighting, had a bright idea and needed to let the world know about it. After several conversations, it became clear that he needed a site that played with the idea of light vs. dark, one that emphasized the elegant and modern qualities of his product. I created this site virtually from scratch, designing the corporate and product logos and doing all of the conceptual design work.
	The Mexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation (try saying that one three times fast!) came back to me after I designed the site for their parent group, MALC. They needed something clear, fun, and professional at the same time. Have a look.
	DisplaySearch publishes insider information and analysis of the flat panel display industry. They also produce annual industry conferences around the world. Besides these banner ads, I've also done copyediting and print layout work for the company.
	Senator Ellis and his staff needed a site that conveyed leadership and clear thinking. I built him a site that's information-packed, a breeze to navigate, and easy for his staff to update regularly.
	Preferred, Inc. is a custom sheet metal fabrication company in Round Rock, Texas. After over thirty years without a website, they finally decided that it was time to give in. They called me, and I delivered not only a new site, but helped them bring their logo up to date as well.
	The previous site for the Mexican American Legislative Caucus of the Texas House of Representatives needed serious help. The navigation was confusing, the pages were cluttered, and they weren't able to accept donations online. After I went to work on it, they emerged with a clean, clear site which not only looks and works great, but loads quickly on dialup connections too.
	Argus Leadership Group, a management consultancy in Dallas, Texas, asked me to help them with their corporate design needs. I created a new logo, business cards, and this website. You wouldn't believe me if I told you the price tag on this one, either.
	The Texas Arts Project coordinators came to me with a smart graphical concept and a good cause. I took it to the web, adding some subtle animations and a clear site structure.
	Zander Blunt, a friend of mine from college, somehow managed to marry one of the most beautiful women I've ever met. They wanted a sharp, fun site for their wedding in Steamboat Springs, something informative and inviting that gives guests a preview of the good times awaiting them in Steamboat. Since people would be flying in from all parts of the country, they decided on the theme "Meet us halfway." I also did the "Save the Date" card and A-Z logo for them. Congratulations, Zander and Ashley!
	Rose Hill Farm is a luxury country estate that's on the $1 million+ market. The sellers wanted a site that would elegantly highlight the many wonderful nooks and crannies of the estate. I also shot all of the photos for this site.
	The Martha Wong campaign wanted a unique and eye-catching Texas-themed website -- quickly. The result was a simple, clean, and informative political site. She won the election, by the way.
	When James Blunt told me he was ready to take his luxury travel agency to the web, I knew that the site had to be distinctive, handsome, and user-friendly. First-class clients demand first-class web design, and that's what I gave them.
	The Summit Agency is an established insurance agency in Austin that was suffering from a disastrous pre-packaged website. I designed and built them a clean, simple informational and transactional site. Includes online insurance applications and rate finders.
	PSI Extrusions is an industrial B2B client that needed a good-looking and solid website to promote their business on the internet. The business generated has already more than paid for the cost of the site. Check out the unique online product catalogs while you're there.
more portfolio pieces coming soon. . .