about Artemis Computing's principal...

Diane Allen, Artemis Computing's principal, has been developing web sites since the late 1990s; handling almost all aspects of the process from assessing client needs to actual site production.

Diane brings a unique skill set to web work. Her background includes over 30 years of experience working with computers in various capacities ranging from end user to chief designer, to mechanic, and betwixt & between. User interfaces have always been a special interest.

Most web developers are either almost exclusively designers or programmers. In general, designer-developers create web sites that are all visuals - very pleasing to the eye but not engineered very well. Programmer-developers generally produce web sites that are engineered well but not very attractive. The sites that Diane crafts are both highly functional and visually interesting. They work well, and appeal to both search engines and to people that use a variety of computers and browsers.

Prior to the explosion of the web, while working in business and in the software development industry, Diane independently developed expertise with many of the key skills needed to successfully develop effective web sites such as organization, user interface design, graphics manipulation, technical writing, and programming. This broad base of skills allows her a great deal of technical freedom when crafting custom sites.

Diane's experience working in and with small businesses also gives her a unique perspective in the world of web developers. She has worked in or with various industries such as the arts, accounting, construction, health & wellness, investments, retail, small manufacturing, and real estate; and understands the needs of sole proprietors and partnerships.