About Kevin Lamping
Hi,
My name is Kevin Lamping and I currently live in San Antonio, Texas. I grew up in the town of Boerne, which is located northwest of San Antonio. After graduating high school, I continued my education at The University of Texas at Dallas and in three years obtained a bachelor's degree in Arts and Technology. After graduating, I turned a part-time hobby into a full-time career, working several years as a Front End Web Developer. In the spring of 2007, I married Katie Lewis at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church (yes, that St. Peter's). Since then I have become a teacher, helping students learn Web development and computer skills in today's digital world. Currently I am a freelance Web developer.
My current interests include the four-time NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs, computer games (currently Fallout 3 and Rollercoaster Tycoon 3) and Soccer. I also try to fit in time for reading, playing piano and plastic models. I've proudly stood atop Texas, hiked through Yosemite National Park and have camped at several state parks.
About this site
If you've taken a look around here, you've probably noticed that things are a little sideways. I've always been interested in treating web design as a new art, thinking ways we can shift our perspective. One popular train of thought is that horizontal scrollbars are a big no-no (and for good reason). But I decided my website should scroll horizontally in order to get the full panoramic effect. This design is my way of shifting perspectives just a little bit.
The mountain scene above was drawn by hand with coloring pencils on a nice large drawing pad. From there, I captured the drawings with a camera (didn't have a scanner handy at the time), fixed them up a bit in Photoshop and plastered them on my website. It's a neat effect that adds a twist to the normal web layout. I hope you like it and if you have any comments or notice any bugs, please contact me.
Web Freelancing
Websites are a passion of mine and I can't seem to keep myself from creating websites. I am available for any type of website need, whether it's just some technology advice or a full-blown CMS driven e-commerce site. If you're in the San Antonio area, or anywhere really, contact me and we'll see if I can help.
I am also current doing business as Cibolo Media Services. More information can be found at that site if you're interested in getting a website for your small business.
I'm am experienced in the following technologies:
Web Development Articles
Interested in learning a few tips in the area of web developement? I've written these articles to help pass along the knowledge I've gained across the years.
Articles
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Is 'Click Here' the best choice?
Two words that have grown to cover the web. Unfortunately, these words hurt SEO, cause accessibility problems and decrease usability.
Tutorials
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Scalable Images
Let's face it, web browsers scale graphics poorly, resulting in jagged edges and unclear text. The scalable images technique hopes to offer web graphics that scale in a much smoother manner.
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Beginner Web Developer FAQs
From doctypes to the box model, this quick list should help increase your understanding of the basics of web development.
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Compressing CSS Files
CSS files can get big quick. Here are a few tips to help keep your CSS lightweight and easy to read.
Website Portfolio
I have worked on several websites, both alongside teammates and single-handed as a freelancer. Here is my list of my most favorites to my almost favorites. I am proud to have worked on all of the following:
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NextAutos
Using the Drupal Content Management System as a backbone, I worked with the nFusion team to develop a fully scalable social website. Responsible for front-end development and integration of Drupal modules with jQuery interaction, I helped deliver to the client a website that took full advantage of the Drupal software and extensibility.
Technologies used:
- Drupal
- HTML/CSS
- jQuery
- PHP
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McCoys' Building Supply
Continuing my work with Drupal on a professional level, I worked in my team at nFusion to upgrade the McCoy's website from a previous version of Drupal. My role included implementing a new theme, upgrading existing Drupal modules and developing new functionality.
Technologies used:
- Drupal
- HTML/CSS
- PHP
- MySQL
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Playback Magazine
As my first major project at nFusion Group and first implementation of Drupal professionally, Playback magazine will always feel like a stepping stone for me. Together with my project manager and designer, we were able to deliver to the client a website they were able to update themselves using the power of Drupal.
Technologies used:
- Drupal
- HTML/CSS
- PHP
- MySQL
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Patty Mohlke's Photography
Patty Mohlke is a freelance photographer who wants to share her captured moments with others. I helped from the very beginning, offering consultation services over what payment system fits best and teaching her the ins and outs of her new website. Take a look at Patty's amazing photographs and have a look for yourself.
Technologies used:
- PHP
- MySQL
- Google Checkout
- HTML/CSS
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Next Frame Photography
As an ultimate compliment to my work, the owners of KB Media Productions returned for another website. This time, they wanted a photo gallery with a smoother feel. Through a custom Javascript/PHP application, I was able to deliver a great website for the second time in a row.
Technologies used:
- Javascript
- HTML/CSS
- PHP
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Texas Green Campaign
Committed to improving Texas air quality, Texas Green Campaign hoped to create a web presence in a hurry. In less than a week, I was able to implement the design along with programming a "Tell a Friend" e-mail page to help spread the word about improving Texas air quality.
Technologies used:
- HTML/CSS
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KB Media Productions
Kristen Barnett came to me with a plan in mind. She knew exactly the design she wanted, but needed help turning that design into a Web site. I translated the design as wished and implemented a custom photo and video gallery, which Kristen can easily update on her own without assistance.
Technologies used:
- Javascript
- HTML/CSS
- PHP
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A Gift and a Card
A Gift and a Card introduced me to PHP years ago. Unfortunately since then the website has shut down. I'm glad for the experience and how it changed my thinking of how I can use the web.
Technologies used:
- PHP
- MySQL
- PayPal
- HTML/CSS
Contact Kevin Lamping
To contact me, either fill out the form below or send an e-mail to klamping [at] gmail [dot] com.
Remember, I live in San Antonio, so ask me about any of the wonderful San Antonio food and I'll happily describe it for you. In fact, I may even let you take me out to my favorite San Antonio restaurant.
Easter Egg - Random Facts
Hey, you found me! Your reward is some random facts about myself.
- When I was a kid, I fell off the back of the horse and broke my collarbone.
- Later on in my childhood, I slipped while getting off a horse and fell to the ground. This spooked the horse and it shuffled its feet trying to avoid me, but in turn stepped on me twice.
- At the age of 15, I was riding on a ranch in West Texas, heading back to the barn, when the horse I was on started bucking wildly. I lasted a few bucks but decided I was safer off of the horse, and after letting go, flew wildly to the ground. I walked the remaining mile back to the house.
- I haven't ridden a horse since I was 15.