About
About Me
My name is Jackson Howell (Jack), I’m 22 and a professional Web Designer from Cornwall (“they have computers there?” yes – heard all those before), UK, and now live near Peterborough.
My interest in digital design started at Truro College when I was working away on a Art & Design Diploma and was introduced to Photoshop and Fireworks during media classes – this sparked an instant interest and I excelled with computer based work. I started a ‘career’ in Web Design in late 2005 as a freelancer learning the tools of the trade such as HTML, php, Photoshop and other Adobe software by creating websites for friends and family while I was still at College.
In late 2006 I joined Bluestone Creative and work for E4education designing fantastic websites for schools which gives me great scope to create everything from corporate secondary school websites to happy colourful primary school websites.
Finally – Me? I’m quiet but not shy. Talkative but not a chatterbox. Young but not immature (so I’d like to think). I live with my lovely partner Stef in the middle of the Rutland country side along with our 2 (mad) cats Arthur and Evie.
About This Site
GlassHills was a name I made up completely – It was short, easy to remember and I couldn’t find anyone else using it bar a few foreign .ltd companies who I’m sure will not be too upset.
The aim of this site is to be a blog (“really?” you gasp?) about the things I’m skilled in and interested in and to work as a showcase for my work. So if you’re interested in things such as web design, css, xbox 360 games and strong opinions (with the occasional argument I’m sure) then please feel free to leave a comment or get in touch.
Stefanie
said on March 29th, 2008 at 4:18 pmThe site’s looking great! You have some truly fantastic graphics and a neat design. Hope it all goes well and you get lots of visits.
6key
said on April 18th, 2008 at 2:49 amwelcome to visit my webblog this site is very good
Stepan
said on May 8th, 2008 at 3:56 pmHello, your site is excellent! I started learning computer graphics and webdesign four month ago and I must say you have gathered really a lot of skill and experience already. Good luck in your life and career!
Jack
said on May 8th, 2008 at 4:02 pmThanks. I have pushed myself to learn a lot in a short amount of time.
Tis hard work though.
Gregory (knightzero)
said on May 11th, 2008 at 5:48 pmIn the line “an instant intrest and I excelled with” you spelled interest wrong. The story of your career was very inspirational.
Jack
said on May 12th, 2008 at 8:15 amThanks! Edited.
Sticky
said on May 14th, 2008 at 3:01 amJust found your website via Smashing Magazine and wanted to say that the design is absolutely stunning. Truly brilliant work – it’s style, accessibility, validity and content is all fantastic. Keep up the great work and big jobs will surely come your way!
Jack
said on May 14th, 2008 at 9:09 amThanks for the feedback – I never expected to get into Smashing Mag so it’s quite an achievement for me!
Ascarpi
said on June 15th, 2008 at 3:11 pmI Like your glass hills logo. did it take much work?
vr4u
said on July 14th, 2008 at 8:28 amLove the movie Wanted. Your website is beatiful! I want to try if it can show Chinese Characters.
你的网站很漂亮啊，很喜欢，祝你好运！
Carlos
said on November 24th, 2008 at 3:37 pmGreat site design, very inspiring mate
older than you
said on June 9th, 2009 at 12:41 pmdamn only 21…..