Lon Koenig Portfolio

ZAM Network Corporate Site Winter 2008 Client: ZAM Network. Project: Corporate News and web presence for ZAM Network - the leading publisher of MMO fansites. Features RSS and XML feeds from network sites as well as streaming MP3 audio. Role: Project Manager - handling a 5 person team, third-party design firm, and the independent site administrators. Designed the XML formats for integrated search results. Tools: OmniPlan, Google Docs and Calendars, Mantis bug tracking, Subversion version control.

ZAM Network News Fall 2007 Client: ZAM Network. Project: Ad-supported news and editorial portal for ZAM Network - the leading publisher of MMO fansites. Featuring complete Publishing, Authoring, and Workflow tools, as well as forums, user-contributed news, and commentary systems. Role: Project Manager - 5 person team. Took a new team from concept to beta in 20 weeks, while completing 4 other projects. Tools: Heavy use of Google Docs and Calendars, Mantis bug tracking, Subversion version control. Custom IRC 'bots to display bug tracking and version control.

ABRI Online Spring 2007 (ongoing) Client: Animal Behavior Research Institute. Project: Community web site for animal behavior professionals and people who want to learn more about pet behavior solutions. Role: Lead developer. All database, CSS, and PHP coding. All media prep except actual content. Created the workflow for editors. Tools: BBedit, Interarchy, Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Photoshop, QuickTime, Adobe Flash, Sorenson Squeeze, MySQL, PHP.

LearnScape Speaker Support February 2006 Client: Risdall Advertising Agency for Smith System. Project: PowerPoint-based speaker support introducing the LearnScape system. Presentation demonstrated the new tools to the sales force using slides and video. Role: Lead developer. Screen recordings and media prep. Technical support for presenting staff. Tools: Microsoft PowerPoint, Snapz Pro, BBedit, Macromedia Fireworks, QuickTime.

TimeTrac, 2003-2006 Client: Risdall Advertising Agency for P2 Inc.. Project: PC application which accompanies the TimeTrac aircraft monitoring hardware. Features include extensive printed reports with user-defined letterhead, flight data analysis, maintenance tracking, service bulletins, international database of airports, customizable everything! Also features custom serial communications protocols, GPS analysis, extensive logging, pilot logs, and hardware diagnostic tools. Role: Lead software developer, hardware consulting. Tools: Macromedia Director, Adobe Photoshop, BBedit, Macromedia Fireworks, Nullsoft Installer, perl.

World of Warcraft AddOns, 2005-2006 Client: Fans of World of Warcraft by Blizzard Entertainment. Project: Collection of open-source AddOns for World of Warcraft. The most popular are "SimpleAssist," which simplifies some game mechanics, and "Lookout!" which provides additional in-game warnings to players. These AddOns are written in the LUA language. Role: Sole developer. Tools: Audacity, Adobe Photoshop, BBedit, LUA.

ad-talk.com, November 2005, ongoing Client: Risdall Advertising Agency and Lon Koenig Productions. Project: Podcast and website. Role: Producer, web production, audio recording and editing. Tools: Audacity, Adobe Photoshop, BBedit, Macromedia Fireworks, JavaScript, iTunes Music Store.

LearnScape, 2005 Client: Risdall Advertising Agency for Smith System. Project: 3D Web-based design tool for configuring classroom furniture. Role: Lead software developer (for the LearnScape component). Tools: Macromedia Director (Shockwave3D), Adobe Photoshop, BBedit, Macromedia Fireworks, JavaScript.

Architect Studio 3D, 2005 Client: EduWeb for Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust. Project: Web-based tool to teach drafting and architectural concepts. Features real-time 3D modeling, galleries, and simulated drafting tools. Role: Lead software developer Tools: Macromedia Director (Shockwave3D), Macromedia Flash, Adobe Photoshop, BBedit, Macromedia Fireworks, JavaScript, PHP4.

Xerox - Client Centered Sales Training, Spring 2003 Client: SkillWorks with Blue Earth Pictures for Xerox. Project: CD-ROM based sales training and simulations. Features multiple disks, support for older computers and extensive use of video. Role: Lead software developer, Media Prep, CD Mastering Tools: Macromedia Director, Macromedia Flash, Discreet Cleaner, Adobe Photoshop, BBedit, Audacity.

Marshall Field's Interactive Store Directories, Fall/Holiday 2002 Client: Risdall Advertising Agency with Duffer Schultz Productions for Marshall Field's Project: Wireless networked directory kiosks with centralized media server, service request system, path-finding, and gift selector. All running off an XML-based scripting and scheduling language. Role: Lead software developer and systems designer Tools: Macromedia Director, Microsoft IIS/ASP, Discreet Cleaner, Windows 2000, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft SQL, BBedit, perl.

Kagi Distributed Download System, Summer 2001 Client: Kagi Project: Perl-based system to encrypt transaction data from Kagi's e-commerce store and distribute software downloads to vendor's computers. Role: Encryption consulting, sole software developer Tools: perl, Apache, Microsoft IIS, Windows, Linux, BBedit, Netscape, Internet Explorer.

Adventure Online - Educational Web Games, 2000 - 2001 Client: Learning Outfitters Inc. Project: Standards-based Curriculum for Grades 1-6. Role: Director of Development - 15 person creative/technical team Tools: Director (Shockwave), Flash, Photoshop, SoundEdit, QuickTime, MediaCleaner, IIS/ASP, Microsoft SQL.

Upsher-Smith Web Video, April 2000 Client: Risdall Advertising Agency for Upsher-Smith Laboratories Project: Video transfer, prep, compression for QuickTime web delivery. Role: Contract video compression Tools: Adobe Premier, Media Cleaner, Assorted DV gear.

Coco LaPalm Web Guestbook, April 2000 Client: Risdall Advertising Agency for Coco Lapalm Resort Project: Web "Guestbook" with Administration tools. Role: Contract perl programmer Tools: perl.

"TallyWeb" Web metrics tool, September 1999 Client: Risdall Advertising Agency Project: Research Tool to measure site performance and bandwidth requirements. Role: Contract perl programmer Tools:Apache, perl.

mintfactory.com, September 1999 Client: Madjef Productions for Mint Condition Project: Band promotional site. Schedule, news, admin tools. Shockwave streaming audio player. Role: Handled all aspects from recommending an ISP to scanning to image editing and cgi coding. Tools: Macromedia Director (Shockwave), perl, Apache, BBedit, Photoshop, Fireworks, ProTools, SoundEdit.

Western National Insurance Group Web Site, June 1999-2004 Client: Risdall Advertising Agency for Western National Insurance Group Project: Security and administration tools for corporate web, web publishing framework, security tools, agent locator. Role: Web consulting and training, perl programming, Apache administration. Tools: perl, Apache, Cobalt LINUX, HomeSite, BBedit, Interarchy, ZipServe.

Kezar Photo Promotional CD, January 2000 Client: Omnera Interactive for Kezar Photography Project: CD-ROM mastering and multimedia consulting for a promotional CD-ROM featuring photos and video. Role: Consultant, Cross-platform mastering. Tools: Macromedia Director, Photoshop, SoundEdit.

ATV Safety and Training CD, Jun 99 - Jan 2000 Client: Jack Morton Company for ATV Information and Education Group Role: (Contract) Technical team leader. Project: CD-ROM games and training for young ATV riders. Tools: Director, AlphaMania, Photoshop, SoundEdit, QuickTime, MediaCleaner, Poser.

SCORECard shopping cart and catalog, Feb-Mar 2000 Client: Risdall Advertising Agency for SCOREcard. Role: Contract perl programming. Project: Web site and promotions for loyalty reward program. Tools: BBedit, perl, Apache.

Moore Data: "Re/Max Office 2000" CD-ROM, August 1999 Client: Risdall Advertising Agency for Moore Data. Role: Technical design, Director programming, screen capture, media prep. Project: Promotional/training CD featuring interactive software walk-throughs cued to voice-over and custom soundtrack. Tools: Director, Snapz Pro, Photoshop, BBEdit, SoundEdit.

Walman Optical Web Catalog Tools, June-August 1999 Client: Risdall Advertising Agency for Walman Optical Project: Early version of their online instrument catalog with administrative and imaging tools. Role: Contract perl programming Tools: perl.

El Torito Home Brand Rollout Presentation, March 1999, Client: ComputerChrome for BBDO for Stouffers. Project: Speaker Support. Role: Contract Director programming and Photoshop work. Tools: Director, AlphaMania, Photoshop, SoundEdit, QuickTime, MediaCleaner.

Marvin Windows Interactive Window/Door Designer, 1999 Client: Risdall Advertising Agency for Marvin Windows. Role: Technical design, Shockwave programming, media prep. Project: Extremely flexible design tool with many editing options and the ability to print from any browser. Tools: Director, Photoshop, BBEdit, Microsoft IIS, ServerObjects ASPimage.

Bank Lobby Kiosks, 1998 - 2002 (1999 ABA Marketing Network Marquis Award Winner) Client: R. Clay Stiles and Axxessa for Goodhue County National Bank/Signal Bank. Role: Technical design, Director programming, media prep. Project: Touch screen kiosk with printing, logging and administration tools. Tools: Director, AlphaMania, Photoshop, BBEdit.

Training Program, May-June 1998 Client: R. Clay Stiles for United Way of Minnesota Project: Annual update of training materials. Upgraded Director version and dressed up artwork. Role: Contract Director programming and Photoshop work. Tools: Macromedia Director, Adobe Photoshop, BBedit.

Tol-o-matic CD-ROM catalog & resources, 1998 Client: IVL/Juntunen for Tol-o-matic. Role: Technical lead, Director programming, media prep, mastering. Project: CD-ROM mailing with video, 3-D animation, CAD Files, QuickTime VR, and an interface based on the actual sounds and motions of servo devices Tol-o-matic produces. Tools: Director, Photoshop, DeBabelizer, SoundEdit, ProTools, VR Studio, Toast.

NSP/Xcel Energy kiosk for Mall of America, Fall 1997 Client: IVL/Juntunen for Xcel Energy Role: Video prep and compression, enclosure design, network consulting, software programming and testing. Project: Multiple-unit interactive kiosk installation, featuring touch-screen, full-motion video, lighting, sound, and special effects. Tools: Director, MediaCleaner, Avid, C++.

Archetypes Storytelling Cards, 1997 Client: Lon Koenig Games Project: Creativity and game cards for retail sale. Role: Producer, lead designer, photographer, 3D modeller. Tools: AppleWorks, Adobe Photoshop, Inifi-D, Adobe Illustrator.

Mostly Dead, August 1996 Client: Lon Koenig Games Project: Traditional print-based role-playing game module for GenCon game fair. Role: Designer, primary author, presenter. Tools: AppleWorks, Photoshop.

Lawson Software Mobile Sales Presentation, 1996 Client: Digital Habitat Partnership & Risdall Advertising Agency for Lawson Software. Role: Technical lead, Design, Director programming, media prep, mastering. Project: Customizable laptop sales presentation with video, 3-D animation, original score and voice-over. Design and themes based on Lawson's existing print materials. Tools: Director, Photoshop, DeBabelizer, SoundEdit, Premier, After Effects, Toast.

Habitech CD-ROM Catalog, 1995 Client: Digital Habitat Partnership & Risdall Advertising Agency for Smith System. Role: Technical lead, Design, Director programming, media prep, mastering. Project: CD-ROM mailing with video, 3-D animation, original score and voice-over. Featured color-scheme previews. Tools: Director, Photoshop, DeBabelizer, SoundEdit, Toast.

Smith System Interactive Catalog, 1994 Client: Risdall Advertising Agency for Smith System. Role: Contract Director and C++ Programming. Project: CD-ROM catalog for school furniture featuring a "room designer", shopping cart, original soundtrack, and fax capability. (email hadn't caught on yet...) Tools: Director, Photoshop, DeBabelizer, SoundEdit, Toast, CodeWarrior.

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