About
My name is derek allard and I began Tunnel 7 in 2000 as a side project. Back then there was no such thing as web standards and websites were often cumbersome to deal with. Fortunately the web has evolved since the days of tables within tables and code that would span hundreds of lines and be difficult to maintain. Today that same page can be rendered with less than a hundred lines of code that is simple to maintain. What a relief!
My focus is on standards based website design because I believe it has enormous benefits to my clients.
Since Tunnel 7 began I have constantly been learning. I returned to school and received multiple certifications and am always reading about the latest website techniques. In the field of website design, continuing to develop your skills and adapt your methods is critical. Today Tunnel 7 is no longer a little thing I do in my spare time but a legitimate freelance website design business geared towards providing clients standard based websites.
I find the work I do for my clients rewarding and my goal is that they find working with me rewarding as well. My focus is on standards based website design because I believe it has enormous benefits to my clients. Simple visual consistency, better search engine results, decreased website maintenance costs and accessibility to all devices are all possible with a standards based website. Take advantage of the benefits!
Who I Work With
As a freelance website designer I work with different clients in different capacities, including:
Small Businesses & Organizations
Taking a website project from start to finish and supporting the website after the fact.
Other Designers & Studios
Studios and designers looking for someone reliable to turn designs into standards compliant websites.
Consulting
Assisting those making the transition to standards based design who have resources in house.
