About

" It doesn't matter how many times I have to click, as long as each click is a mindless, unambiguous choice." — Krug's second law of usability

History

Webartisan.biz was established by John Simmer in 2003 under the already formed company Simmer Entertainment. Initial focus was on the design of related company websites followed by freelance web design.

In 2001 a long term relationship was formed with several grant projects at Concordia University St. Paul MN to provide their online presence. The primary organization in this group is "The Center For Inclusive Child Care" (CICC) - featured in the portfolio section.

In 2003 development of an online distance learning/training platform for instructor lead distance education was completed for the Minnesota Child Resource and Referral Network (MN CCR&R). Development continues on this robust learning environment that serves as the training tool for large numbers of professionals in the early childhood and school-age care fields.

In 2006 Web Learning Solutions Inc. was formed for the development and sale of online learning platforms for business and education.

Education and training credentials include:

• Master of Science in Technical Communication
      Metropolitan State University
• Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication
      University of Minnesota – Minneapolis
• Web Designer certificate
      St. Paul Technical College

Special Focus:

• Website design using a Web Standards approach.
• Instructional design and related platform development.
• Issues concerning web usability and accessibility.
• Teaching Writing and Designing for the Web Metropolitan State University. See course website.