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.

  • FreeAgent 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. Due 2012.

    • Roles

      Design, HTML & CSS

    • Year

      2011-2012

    • Status

      In development

    • Address

      freeagent.com

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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

    • Year

      2011

    • Address

      board.buildconf.com

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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

    • Year

      2010

    • Address

      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

    • Year

      2009-2010

    • Address

      In development

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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

    • Year

      2009

    • Address

      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

    • Year

      2009

    • Address

      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

    • Year

      2010

    • 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

    • Year

      2010

    • Status

      Shelved

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  • Image showing selected logos

    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

  • A New Approach (Part II)

    Part two in a series documenting a “mobile first” + responsive approach

  • A New Approach (Part I)

    Part one in a series documenting my experience of designing for the web in a way I’m not used to

  • Interface Design Mantras

    A brief summary of my ‘Interface Design Mantras’ talk at Refresh Edinburgh in February 2011

About me

Photograph of Robbie

I take care of the details, because I'm a good man, and thorough. I'm 26, and live with my lovely lady and Frank the cat. I enjoy making loud noises with instruments.

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