Robbie Manson

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I'm Robbie Manson, an interface designer at FreeAgent in Edinburgh, Scotland. Follow me on Twitter as @rougebert, if you fancy.






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    FreeAgent Mobile

    I designed the UI and built the HTML & CSS front-end for this mobile version of FreeAgent. Made from scratch, rather than shoehorning our plan into an existing mobile framework, it’s lightweight and fast on a range of iPhone, Android and Windows handsets.

    • Roles

      Design, prototyping, HTML & CSS

    • Website

      FreeAgent account holders only

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  • Earnest screenshots

    Earnest

    Earnest is a simple record-keeping iPhone app allowing small businesses and the self-employed to track their income and expenses, and know how much tax they owe. I designed the app itself, along with the logo and other brand assets, at FreeAgent.

    • Roles

      App design, branding

    • Website

      On the App Store

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  • FreeAgent App Redesign

    A comprehensive redesign of the FreeAgent application. Redesigning whole sections, improving navigation, creating richer content, reducing asset load for improved performance, and much more.

    • Roles

      Design, HTML & CSS

    • Website

      FreeAgent account holders only

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  • BuildBoard

    BuildBoard uses Foursquare and Twitter to track attendee activity and sentiment at Build. I designed and built its mobile-first responsive layout, based on Kyle Meyer‘s beautiful Build site design. A collaboration between FreeAgent and James Newbery.

    • Roles

      Design, HTML & CSS

    • Website

      buildboard.robbiemanson.com (archived)

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  • Screenshot of the FreeAgent Depot
    FreeAgent Depot adapted for iPhone

    FreeAgent Depot

    The Depot provides FreeAgent users with a snapshot of what features are currently in development, and also allows them to vote for the features they want the most. I designed and illustrated it, along with building the front-end.

    • Roles

      Design, Illustration, HTML & CSS

    • Website

      depot.freeagent.com

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  • Filums

    Filums is a web app for your film collection. Remember films you own, films you’ve seen, and which of your films you’ve lent to friends. A personal collaboration with Steven Easton.

    • Roles

      Design, HTML & CSS

    • Website

      filums.com

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  • Holly Fulton Homepage

    Holly Fulton

    Holly Fulton is an award-winning designer of womenswear, accessories and embellishment. I was hired to design and build a clean, stark website that would enable her staff to create and maintain seasonal collections, background information, stockists and contact details.

    • Roles

      IA, Design, HTML & CSS, JavaScript, Wordpress

    • Website

      hollyfulton.com

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  • Function Central Homepage

    Function Central browse page

    Function Central

    Function Central are live music experts who provide live bands, musicians & DJs for weddings, parties and corporate events. I was asked to redevelop their brand and design a new website, positioning them as a professional, reliable and approachable company amongst some strong competition.

    • Roles

      IA, Design, HTML & CSS, Branding

    • Website

      functioncentral.co.uk

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  • Quercus Homepage

    Quercus plant page

    Quercus Garden Plants

    Quercus run a successful garden consultation, design, planting and maintenance business. I was asked to design and build an attractive, contemporary site that would communicate the magic of their ‘secret’ garden nursery and provide an overview of the 1800+ plants they offer.

    • Roles

      IA, Design, HTML & CSS, JavaScript

    • Status

      In development

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  • DUCO Homepage

    DUCO Project page

    DUCO Architects

    DUCO Architects are a successful Edinburgh-based practice specialising in retail, education and commercial developments. I was hired to design and build a heavily-gridded, modular website they could use to showcase their projects, talk about their approach and advertise for employees.

    • Roles

      IA, Design, HTML & CSS

    • Status

      Shelved

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    Selected Logos

    Various marks and logotypes I’ve created over the past couple of years. Most of my time is spent designing for the web, so occasional logo work is great for flexing a different set of design muscles.

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Recent Articles

  • Aligned values

    Doing our best work depends on aligned values and beliefs

  • Content is the fuel

    It’s not about what comes first, but the relationship between content and design that matters

  • ‘The Mindful Designer’ Talk

    Watch the talk I gave in Nottingham at New Adventures In Web Design 2012

About me

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I take care of the details, because I'm a good man, and thorough. I'm 28, and live with my lovely lady and Frank the cat. I enjoy making loud noises with instruments.

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