Welcome
steve sunderland is now sunderland studio
Sunderland Studio is a full service interactive, branding and graphic design agency based in New York City. We specialize in sophisticated projects for diverse clientele including fashion designers, independent artists, online stores and non-profit organizations. Our signature product is Synergy: a simple, effective and comprehensive website and online marketing solution for independent artists, which was used to create this portfolio.
Background
Steve Sunderland
Steve is a Freelance Designer based in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a degree in Communication Design. Prior to his attendance at FIT, he was involved in a variety of artistic endeavors that encouraged his establishment as a Freelance Designer. Over the past decade, Steve has developed design solutions for a variety of clients including small businesses, independent designers and non-profit organizations. His work involves print and web design, identity development, website development, marketing and technology consulting. His objective is to develop a personal relationship with the client in order to deliver the best possible products and services at a competitive rate.
Services
WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT
As designers, we focus on the finer aspects of design and constantly strive for balance and simplicity. As developers, we are primarily concerned with accessibility and ease of use for your visitors. All of our websites are built using open source software and include a content management system which allows you to easily add, edit and update content at your leisure and without having to use any code. Other standard website features include:
- free consultation + quote
- custom XHTML templates
- W3C standards compliance
- open source CMS
- search engine optimization
- Google Analytics
EMAIL MARKETING
In an effort to help maximize our clients' online marketing goals, we now offer an email marketing service for sending and analyzing newsletters, press releases and announcements.
- an alternative to services like PatronMail and Constast Contact.
- custom XHTML template that matches your branding and marketing materials
- import your existing contacts
- multiple subscriber lists
- website subscription form
- domain authentication
- optional spam filter tests
- full reports including bounces and clicks
- integrated with Google Analytics
WEBSITE HOSTING
We are pleased to offer website hosting for your website or blog. For a monthly or annual fee we will host your website's files on my server and keep regular backups of your data. You can count on having a personal contact for your hosting related concerns as they arise. Standard features include:
- 1GB Data Storage
- 100GB Monthly Bandwidth
- Unlimited FTP accounts
- Unlimited email accounts
- Unlimited subdomains
- Unimited MYSQL databases
- Optional SSL + dedicated IP
- PHP 4 and 5
Experience
INTERACTIVE
website development
template design
programming
e-commerce
website maintenance
motion graphics
consultation
GRAPHICS
illustration
packaging
typography
photo retouching
3D modeling & rendering
technical drawing
photography
PROMOTION
corporate identity
invitations
posters
album art
packaging
advertising
presentations
Portfolio
Websites
ISCP/international studio + curatorial program
A website redevelopment for a non-profit contemporary art center in Brooklyn, NY. This site features a minimal design with unique typography, extensive archives and photo galleries, an interactive alumni map and secure login for artists and board members.
Simon Says Braƨil
An online magazine and travel guide focused on Brasil, envisioned by legendary NYC art critic Simon Watson and noted author and editor Stephen Greco. This website is currently under construction.
Mano a Mano
An updated web presence for an organization that promotes Mexican artists living in New York City. This is the first phase of the project which includes a community portal that is currently being developed by Sunderland Studio.
EOA/Elmslie Osler Architect
A sophisticated website for a renowned architect based in Manhattan's Chelsea art district.
The Kouklitas
A boutique showroom for a line of couture fashion rag dolls created by artist Andrew Yang.
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
A redesigned website for the world-famous drag ballet company.
DJ Pony
A simple website built for NYC DJ and performance artist Peter "Pony" Clement. This website features embedded RSS feeds from Pony's social networks.
Clients
PAST
adam kautz
antitwink
cb i hate perfume
cedar lake contemporary ballet
chelsea cultural partnership
coto sustainable luxury
cue art foundation
e.d.e. studio
futurecraft studio
glen wielgus
grw advertising
harry brainum steel
holly sumner
ice theater of new york
the joyce theatre
la mama experimental theater
lars andersson
mackenzie keck construction
mike's midcentry modern furniture
ojai music festival
patch studio
pure vision arts
richard ellis
the shield foundation
stab and grab productions
stages performing arts
steve winwood
teatro circulo
wrecords by monkey
PRESENT
andrew yang / the kouklitas
eoa/elmslie osler architect
erin barra
iscp / international studio + curatorial program
les ballets trockadero de monte carlo
mano a mano
simon says brazil / simon says brasil
tyler ashley
valerie zimbal
FUTURE
betxsie.inc
chelsea art museum
the mikuti foundation
Testimonials
Steve is a gifted and imaginative designer. He is consistently thoughtful and cheerful and is a great collaborator. I would recommend him for any design project.
Emily Socolov, Mano a Mano
Steve is a creative thinker who is good at understanding clients needs. He was flexible to our changing demands and delivered work in a timely manner. I can highly recommend him for a web project or IT assistance.
Jeremy Adams, CUE Art Foundation
Working with Steve is a real pleasure. He did a superb design job of our website and made it easy for me to keep it updated. Steve is always swift to respond if I have questions. I highly recommend working with him.
Jirina Ribbens, Ice Theatre of NY
Steve Sunderland designed my websites. He did an amazing job, at a great cost. He understands how to design a website that is creative AND has very easy navigation for the not so web savvy. I would recommend him to anyone.
Jenna Rivers, FutureCraft Studio
Steve is consistently working hard and only accepts the most perfect result possible for his projects. Steve's attention to detail and creative prowess are what make the quality of his work what it is.
Charlie Mirisola, Leblon LLC
Mr. Sunderland created and designed my website. He does great work at a affordable cost. His sites are easy to navigate on both front and back ends. He's easy to work with and very punctual. His design skills are very professional and creative. I would recommend him for any web design or any graphic design.
