Delux Internet Systems, Web Services

The World Wide Web could not have been a better canvas.

The web is equally divided between business, engineering and design requirements, unified with the goal of communication. The ability to think simultaneously within both the realms of technology and design while tempering those forces with business goals is the Delux hallmark. Delux develops clear designs, with the emphasis on usability. Although technically adept, we approach using technology to enable and further design. Understanding the requirements and restraints of business is the key to realizing the benefits and opportunities of business.

Services

Consulting: Assist in all aspects of building an Internet presence
Design: Involved in all aspects or any subset of areas of website design
Programming: Specializing in front end, middleware and some backend development

Representative Clients

Wellsfargo.com: Lead a team of engineers and HTML producers that architected, designed and built a site-wide dynamic zone-aware content management system that emphasized near-total user transparency while maintaining ease of use for the webmaster. Integrated disparate web sites into a coherent intranational web presence. Arguably the first site-wide CMS ever deployed
CNET.com: Founded the research and development branch. Worked as liaison between design and technology. Lead the Advanced Projects team whose responsibilities included developing the first generation of new CNET sites.
TIBCO.com: Working from an outline of abstract marketing goals, developed functionality, workflow, design and user interface of a full-featured banking and investment web application. Helped develop the architecture and behavior of the back-end application.
WebMD.com: User interface developer and user advocate. Developed DHTML/XSLT/XML web-applications, content pull & content management systems and client-side tools and applications. Converted vast quantities of legacy HTML, database and SGML content conversion into XML. Created AJAX before it was called AJAX.

The Journey of Innovation: Building Delux Internet Systems

The dawn of the web was a pivotal moment in technology. When the Mosaic browser was released by the University of Illinois, it was clear the world was about to change. After downloading Mosaic, I was captivated by its potential—so much so that within hours, I began drafting a book about this groundbreaking technology, published later by John Wiley & Sons, NY.

At that time, the web was an unexplored frontier known primarily to engineers and students. Design, usability, and aesthetic considerations were virtually nonexistent. Recognizing this gap, I naturally transitioned from author to web development and design consulting, helping businesses harness the web's potential.

To further refine my ideas and gather insights, I founded the Internet Special Interest Group (ISIG) at BMUG (Berkeley Macintosh User's Group). This group became a vibrant testing ground, connecting vendors, technologists, and budding webmasters who shared a passion for pushing the limits of what the web could achieve.

As the web grew, so did the complexity and scale of my projects. While I initially worked with small entrepreneurs, I soon partnered with larger enterprises. To meet the demands of these projects, I built teams of webmasters, designers, and developers, tailoring each team to the unique needs of the contract. This collaborative, dynamic approach laid the foundation for what would become Delux Internet Systems.

Today, Delux Internet Systems is a provider of innovative web solutions. Over the years, we have designed and implemented cutting-edge technologies, including:

Custom Search Engines
E-commerce Platforms with Advanced Shopping Carts
Dynamic Site Creation Mechanisms
Web-based Content Management and Site Management Tools

Our work exemplifies the intersection of technology, design, and business strategy, empowering organizations to thrive in the digital era. At Delux Internet Systems, we continue to build the future of the web, one innovative solution at a time.