Hold Fast Creative. The design portfolio & journal of Denver based designer Derek Balmer

Attack of the One Page websites

I have been pretty busy lately with lots of mind-numbing, data-centric design projects and I have discovered an excellent cure. One page websites!

I recently banged out two simple sites for friends and family. The first was for my “Rock & Roll” Father in law, Rick McGregor. He’s a great musician and absolutely loves to play, so I put together a slick little promotional site for him. Check it out at www.RickMcGregorMusic.com.

The other site for a friend of mine that runs a Dessert Boutique near Calgary. If you’re in need of some delicious custom birthday cakes, or sultry cheesecakes check out Sweet Tooth Creations!

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Attack of the One Page websites

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Behold, the greatest gift in the history of mankind…

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