Dave Hackel is a former Hollywood writer turned San Diego artist. He now has a clean, modern portfolio website that showcases his work, shares his story, and makes it easy to explore his art. We were honored to provide website design services for him.
Project Overview
- Professional Artwork Photography – Shot by Redideo Studio (parent photo/video company) to capture clean, color-accurate, high-detail images that make the portfolio look gallery-ready on every screen.
- Artist Story Integration – Designed the site around Dave’s unique background, blending his writing roots with his current work as a visual artist.
- Portfolio-First Layout – Built a structure that puts the artwork front and center with clear categories, strong visuals, and minimal distractions.
- Mobile-Friendly Design – Optimized the experience for phones and tablets so the work looks great on any screen size.
- Fast, Reliable Hosting + Email Services – Set up dependable web hosting for speed, uptime, and smooth performance across the site, plus professional email accounts tied to the domain for a consistent, branded presence.
- Simple Navigation – Made it easy for visitors to browse galleries, learn about the artist, and reach out without friction.
- Scalable Framework – Built so future updates like new collections, featured series, press, or exhibitions can be added without redesigning the whole site.
- ADA-Friendly Accessibility Controls – Added an on-page accessibility module so visitors can adjust things like text size, contrast, spacing, and focus visibility for easier reading and navigation.
The Results
Dave now has a professional online home that presents his artwork in a way that feels intentional and polished.
The layout supports both casual browsing and deeper exploration, with clear paths to the portfolio, artist background, and contact.
The site is built on a stable hosting setup that keeps things fast and reliable as new work is added.
Explore the Website
Watch a brief video tour.
Visit Dave Hackel’s portfolio website here: https://davehackel.com/
San Diego Web Design Testimonials
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I recently hired Daniel Travers at San Diego Web Design Company to create a website for my artwork. After I explained what I hoped he might achieve, Daniel ran with the idea and produced a site that exceeded my expectations. He was easy to work with, very collaborative, and patient. I'd happily recommend him to anyone looking to have a site created for either their personal or business use.
David Hackel
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