What We Do

GloDerWorks provides design consultancy and web services to individuals, commercial and corporate clients, and not-for-profit organizations. Our objective is providing a premium service that is second to none. Whether you require a small site to establish your Web presence or a custom-built database driven site, we listen to and meet your needs.

History

GloDerWorks was founded by its two principals, Gloria Hansen of Hightstown, New Jersey and Derry Thompson of Bewdley, Worcs. UK. After working together on an ad hoc basis on numerous projects, they recognized that the sum of their skills exceeded that of their parts and so formalized the relationship.

The GloDerWorks Team

sitting: Anita. standing: Derry, Andrew, Matt, and Gloria.

The Principals

Gloria Hansen is an avid Macintosh user, long-time active member in the National Association of Photoshop Professionals, and an award-winning quilt artist whose work appeared in various books, magazines, and on television. She studied graphic arts, photography, and creative writing, has a degree in applied sciences, and has been involved with computers since the late 1980s. She worked as a paralegal and manager for a Mac–based law firm for more than a decade, maintaining the computers and providing software training. During that period, she began writing about the Internet, published her first site in the late 1990s, and changed her career. She went on to author or co-author 14 books on Internet topics and quilting/computer design, lecture on Internet and computer design topics, and she earned certifications in Web design and production. Although her primary focus is on designing websites based on client need, Gloria continues blending her love of quiltmaking with digital art and exhibits throughout the US and abroad. She is also a freelance columnist for three fiber-related publications.

Derry Thompson has been programming and working with computers most of his adult life. Originally trained as a graphic designer he started tinkering with programming in the early days of the microcomputer revolution. With the arrival of computer based graphic design and publishing, he found his skill sets ideally placed. Derry published one of the first–Macintosh produced publications in the UK, which received several DTP awards, and was a principal in one of the first Apple centres in the UK. Throughout the 80s & 90s, he worked extensively in the graphics and pre-press arena and was a founder member of Apple UK’s Pre-Press council. He published his first web site in 1996 (for his local soccer club) and has since worked in the U.K., Europe and the U.S.A. designing and building web sites for a variety clients. Derry was an early builder of database driven sites, using his extensive experience of databases obtained while selling, specifying, and supporting systems. He is also an authority on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and e-marketing. While his focus is on building websites, SEO work, and e-marketing, he continues writing for O’Reilly, publishing scripts, and beta testing software for various software companies.

Full-Time Employees

Matthew Harrington has a rich background of creative skills, a thorough knowledge of print, and a commercial insight into interactive media. He graduated with a Graphic Design Degree from the University of Central England in 1992. This foundation was further enhanced within the marketing arenas in the early 1990s while undertaking promotional activities in the USA for the UK-based publishing house, Wrox Press. During the late 1990s he expanded his knowledge of Photoshop and its application to retouching projects while working on many large marketing campaigns. A dedicated family man, Macintosh user, and self-taught web designer, he continues to further his love for all aspects of creative expression through multiple media disciplines both off and online. Matt’s senior role as creative lead, coupled with his love of web and multimedia-based business solutions, benefited many large UK corporations.

Anita Truswell has worked in administration positions in the engineering industry for much of her working life. Working for corporations such as GKN, Delta and Linemann has given her a wealth of experience across a broad range of disciplines. In addition to serving as our administrator, Anita is expanding her skills into e-marketing and SEO work. She is also a keen walker and gardener.

Andrew Frazier spent nine years working in the art and craft industry. His web design and programming skills began as a part-time activity. Andrew created a fan site for Kidderminster Harriers Football Club, which is now one of the leading unofficial sites for the club. As a football statistician he has contributed to a number of publications, notably The PFA Footballers’ Who’s Who. Andrew’s love of programming makes him a valued addition to our team.