Featured Projects

Represent (NBA Canada)

Role: Front / Backend Development

I was able to work on a project for NBA Canada twice during my time at Article, and both instances really gave me the opportunity to stretch my front-end muscles. The interactive design mockups that I was handed to build this site off of were both in-depth and immaculate, allowing me to translate the designer's brilliant vision into a rich and interactive experience for the user.

The main tools used to put this site together were WordPress for the backend, mainly for user accessibility and simplicity, as well as SASS and jQuery to build out the front end experience. Something that we wanted to really take advantage of was the high-quality assets we were given access to by the client, which lead to a large importance on a smooth experience for users when it comes to loading and general site performance.

Damsel in Dior

Role: Primarily Front-end Development

This is a fun project to include in my portfolio because the version you're looking at in this screenshot is just the latest of many editions of Damsel that I've worked on. While I wasn't working at Article (then Exsite) when the first iteration of Damsel in Dior was built, I think I saw around three or four major redesigns over my ten years at Article! Somehow, my wardrobe has not benefitted.

Canada's 100 Best

Role: Front / Backend Development

Imagine, if you would, a hundred posts. Now imagine several lists containing 100 posts exactly. Now imagine those lists change every year. What you're imagining is what we call in the business, a whole boatload of content. This was probably my favourite Wordpress build that I was able to work on at Article. As one of my most recent builds I think this website really let me use all ten years of my accumulated experience with Wordpress development.

Well Traveled

Role: Front End Development

Well Traveled was a unique build as it had more in common with a web app than most of the Wordpress blogs and other websites I'd worked on up to that point. From feeds to profiles to even a messaging app, I felt like I was able to really get the feeling of building a highly interactive UI without actually dabbling in native app development. Just remembering this project has me thinking about coding more...I should build an app.

Note: Current site does not reflect work done by me or Article. To see more of what we built, check out the case study here.

Phinney Real Estate

Role: Front / Backend Development

Phinney was one of a few real estate websites I've worked on in my career, but it was the only one where I was given the opportunity to be the solo dev on the project. I think this website is a great example of how Wordpress can be adapted for almost any type of website. Figuring out the content architecture was a challenge, but I think the final project we pushed live is a fantastic combination of a great experience for users and an easy to use project for the client.

Projects Cont'd...

Over my decade of work at Article I worked on more websites than I can list here, and definitely more than I can even remember. I've worked with some really interesting clients over the years from HGTV legends like Seb Clovis to Erica Reid's fashion blog Necessite, as well some really high profile websites (i.e. Archewell, Sussex Royal ) we can always chat about if you're interested.

Let's chat, maybe your project is the next one I'll be bragging about up there!
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A Bit About The Man Himself
(And His Dog)

Who exactly is Jesse Sinfield? A Web Developer? Yes. A creative problem solver? Yes. Someone who can always get the job done? Yes. Uncomfortable speaking in the third person? Also Yes.

Jesse grew up in small town Ontario and moved to the Big Smoke (Toronto) to figure out what the next step was. Turns out, that next step could be summed up with one word. Code. While Jesse hadn't initially planned on a career spent writing code, it was when he found himself helping everyone else in his Introduction to Web Development class that this might actually be his thing

Jesse then went on to graduate with honors from Humber College's Web Design and Interactive Media program. He found success in joining with a small, boutique web Agency called Exsite that would eventually go on to become the incredible Article, where Jesse was able to build some truly amazing things. And even more importantly, he found love.

Straight out of college Jesse dove into the work, learning the ins-and-outs of the business and getting to work with some of the most talented people he'd ever met in his life.

Jesse spent 10 years working at Article. From humble beginnings fixing tiny styling errors with basic CSS knowledge, to bringing projects from the design phase all the way to launch. What started out as a simple front-end role evolved into a more hybird workflow where Jesse was able to learn in depth how PHP and WordPress work togehter to create some of the most fascinating websites on the internet.

And now, today, Jesse is working freelance, taking all the things he learned over those ten years, along with some design skills picked up along the way, and doing what he does best: building beautiful things. A developer, yes, but at his heart, Jesse is a creative. Maybe with more of a brain for logic and structure than you might expect, but these things combine to create a passionate developer who cares about the sites he builds, and always strives to create something beautiful that matters to the client.

So...What are we waiting for?

Do you have a website that needs building? Some design work that could use another set of eyes? Or maybe you have my dream job and you're just dying to let me know...

Let's chat, and maybe if you're lucky you'll catch Brutis on a zoom call!
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Let's Build Something.

If you've made it this far, surely something has caught your attention. Maybe something worth having a chat about? I'm always excited to talk websites, web design, or anything creative. If you have a project you need help with, click the link below and let's see if we can't put our heads together and come up with the solution that is right for you.

Well...what are we waiting for? You read the title...
Let's build something.