June 6, 2007

It's time to thank Will Keyworth of Keyworth Graphics for his beautiful work on this website. I've known Will for a number of years now, since long before I dreamed of being on the web. A couple of years ago he hinted, gently, that he'd be interested in doing a website for me, but I put it off and put it off. He waited patiently. Meanwhile, he was extemely supportive of my work. A graphic designer himself, he had genuine interest and a sensitive understanding of my processes and products. When I finally decided to take the plunge and get out on the Internet, Will spent a lot of time with me discussing how I wanted the website to look. He gave me an estimate, but urged me to shop around with other designers. I never felt pressured. 

During the process of putting the website together, I felt that Will cared as much as I did about the way it looked. I fed him material - pictures and text - but he took initiative in coming up with solutions I hadn't thought of. We worked as a team. Will was always helpful and prompt on the phone and via email, but best of all, he included four hours of personal training along with the web design, and was an endlessly patient teacher (as well as being a lot of fun.)

The website has already been a boon for me in surprising ways. In the scant two weeks it's been launched, I've been contacted by a couple of businesses - one offering me an opportunity to be in a high-end show, the other an opportunity to work with a Japanese fabric importer. More surprising but perhaps most valuable for me  has been the thinking I've had to do about my work. This website is forcing me to reflect on the past and plan for the future in a way I just haven't done before. Will's clear, logical thinking has provided me with a framework that helps me grow.  Thank you, Will!