Co-Creative Engineering
Specializing in internet development,
including creative design, architecture, and programming.
Contact: Brian Batson, brian@brianbatson.com

Be sure to explore the emerging company Set Sail Communications, LLC
with its two flagship programs: Insetcards and Tripcards (described at the bottom of this page) and
its several new web portals: FindAnyItem, Ebamagoo, The Rhumb, and MavensWorld.
Completed / current tasks include:
Creative design
  • graphical layout and definition of web pages
  • digital photo manipulation
  • logo design
  • business card design
Web site development
  • site design
    • page layout
    • navigation
    • content organization
  • template based development
  • client side scripting (javascript, dhtml, css)
  • public and private interface creation
  • content creation and review
  • full-site support
Internet architecture
  • content access / maintenance
  • dynamic content provisioning
  • site selection and setup
  • implementation of standard formats and interfaces
Programming
  • server side scripting (PHP/ASP)
  • cgi programming
  • database integration (mysql)
  • 3rd party package integration
  • Linux, apache expertise
Miscellaneous
  • PC support for windows and mac users

Completed / current projects include:

Websites

Example Sites, below...
(note, since the external sites may change without notice, some of the image links may point to pages other than the ones depicted here).

FindAnyItem

(This is a Set Sail Communications, LLC business site)

http://www.findanyitem.com and other subdomains (see below)
ebamagoo Home Page BOOK.findanyitem.com
ebamagoo - Dogs

CD.findanyitem.com
ebamagoo - Dogs

DVD.findanyitem.com
ebamagoo - Dogs

VIDEOGAME.findanyitem.com
ebamagoo - Dogs

FindAnyItem came to be as a mirror site for the Ebamagoo feature set. It is partially an experiment in the value of a website name (straightforward, literal English words versus catchy, fun babble-speak). It is also an experiment in which searching is performed in the major categories of products that we will likely find on both amazon and eBay. The site structure is similar to Ebamagoo but the underlying search terms used on FindAnyItem provide better results. The initial main product categories are: find a BOOK or a CD or a DVD or a VIDEOGAME or ANYTHING ELSE.
WooHoo! EBAMAGOO

(This is a Set Sail Communications, LLC business site)

http://www.ebamagoo.com
NOTE! Ebamagoo has been mirrored and improved as FindAnyItem.com (Ebamagoo isn't going away.)
ebamagoo Home Page ebamagoo - Dogs ebamagoo - Computer
Ebamagoo is a single search site that combines the item lookup results from ebay, amazon, and google. Any item you want can be found on a single page. Plus, there are targeted ads for those items - making this the most convenient shopping experience ever (online).
The Rhumb

(This is a Set Sail Communications, LLC business site)

http://www.therhumb.com
TheRhumb Home Page TheRhumb Postcards product page The Rhumb Trading Cards auction page
The Rhumb is a website that offers information on specific items / subjects, such as: postcards and trading cards. The site was originally created to link to and "advertise" our other sites www.insetcards.com and www.tripcards.com. Then, the site became an information and affiliate portal that can be replicated for other sites (such as www.mavensworld.com, www.autoaid.com, and www.filmnewsandviews.com).
MavensWorld

(This is a Set Sail Communications, LLC business site)

http://www.mavensworld.com
MavensWorld Home Page MavensWorld Search page (with Ebamagoo direct search) MavensWorld Product page
MavensWorld presents easy to access information and product recommendations from people with specific areas of expertise (i.e. a maven). MavensWorld is built on the template engine developed for The Rhumb and extends its functionality by creating a reasonably large collection of product sections.
Transition By Design http://www.transitionbydesign.com
Home Page Mockup 7 (old) An article in "final" layout form Information Page in "final" layout form
Marketing and article publishing site for business & personal development consulting company. Contains multiple volumes of 40+ articles, published in several web formats. Designed for simplicity, professional appearance, and ease of access.
GaiaTours http://www.gaiatours.com
Gaiatours Home Page Destination page (Asia) Itinerary Page (Ireland) - scrolled down
GaiaTours is owned and operated by my friend, Philip Friedman. I met Philip on one of his trips, to Costa Rica. Since then, I am assisting him in his marketing by creating online versions of his travel information pages. I am the original designer of his website. Visit the site and consider the journey.
Sight Loss Solutions http://www.sightlosssolutions.org
Gaiatours Home Page Destination page (Asia) Itinerary Page (Ireland) - scrolled down
Sight Loss Solutions is a website for the visually impaired. It is owned and operated by a blind gentleman who is dedicated to providing information to the blind community. This site is unique because it has only the one image shown (the sight loss detective) and is organized in a very accessible manner. We have created it to be compliant with Section 508 and W3C WCAG 1/2/3 standards for accessibiliity. The sites can be read easily by a talking browser and include some audio files for those without text-to-speech capabilities.
AutoAid http://www.autoaid.com
AutoAid Home Page AutoAid Article on Alternative Fuel Vehicles page AutoAid Blog
Auto Aid is a site that provides a "portal" into things automotive, particularly related to driver safety and environmental impact reduction. You can find interesting links, products, articles, and mechanic's tips. This site is built with the "The Rhumb" template system and is perhaps the best example of that.
Planetary Kidz http://www.planetarykidz.com
AutoAid Home Page AutoAid Article on Alternative Fuel Vehicles page AutoAid Blog
I have helped Terry Braverman on his websites, maintaining and updating pages as required. Planetary Kidz™ is the world's first interactive television series connecting children around the globe in real time and is a non-profit dedicated to education and global, cross-cultural connection for children and world communities.
I Have The Passion © http://www.ihavethepassion.com
Home Page Shirt sales page One of two logos available as embroidery
I Have The Passion is the newest member of "The Rhumb" family of information / product portals. This site is about Passion, and most, if not all of the products have the word passion in the name. And, that's not just about the physical but also covers the emotional and spiritual energy we feel as a strong, attractive, energizing force.

I Have The Passion began as a personal project to inspire a positive, self-realized, non-denominational interpretation of the "The Passion..." movie and was originally oriented as a fundraiser with apparel sales. That site is offline, though the passion is alive!

The Gift of "A Blank Canvas" © http://www.brianbatson.com/ablankcanvas/
Home Page Gift Collection page Personalization examples for Valentines gift
A Blank Canvas is a simple product idea presenting "a powerful reminder of inspired possibilities."
Check it out and order one today! (Now on Froogle)
LeasesAndLoans.com
out of business
LeaseAndLoans.com was a start-up venture to provide best-in-class loan servicing for industrial/commercial/agricultural equipment purchasing, specifically tailored to minimize the application to approval to purchase delays. I served as V.P. of Technical Services and created the technical visions for the business plans. The website was active for a brief period with the initial version of the application process.
Progressive Communications Inc.
website offline
Designed and maintained online catalog of telecommunications headsets and accessories. Site provided a web-based sales documentation system for a small team of equipment resellers. The site was updated periodically with new product information and photographs and provided very good access to data/specifications by vendor, product type, and compatibility. Progressive Communications was purchased by CallOne, Inc.
Business consulting
  • technical business plans written for 3 startup companies
  • system architectures defined
  • whole business plan reviews completed
  • business consulting on engineering processes
  • proof of concept engineering tools and programs completed

The creative forces behind these efforts have also produced two active start-up businesses. These are both operating as business entities of Set Sail Communications, LLC.

INSETCARDS™ - www.insetcards.com Insetcards produces dramatic direct-mail advertising postcards that contain collectible / trading cards. The "Collectible-Ads" products combine the visually compelling look of a postcard with a unique, removable "inset" card for long-term promotions. The design and processes are patent-pending and better yet quite innovative, yielding an advertisement that you truly have to see.
TRIPCARDS® - www.tripcards.com Tripcards are postcards that advertise travel opportunites. Travel postcards are common, meaning that we all recognize one when we see it. But they are far more impactful than most any direct-mail item you ever receive. The beauty of the location, the attraction of the activity, and the possibility of being there and being that happy give us an emotional connection. Travel providers and agents can bring you that same feeling when they offer you the opportunity to consider a trip with them. Tripcards produces and manufactures stunning postcards which are personalized and easily co-branded by travel providers and agents.

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