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Well, hello there!

And what brings you to this neck of the web on a fine day like today?

  • I heard you make a mean spinach quiche. I like spinach quiche!
  • I'm looking for someone to build me a schnazzy new website.
  • I need software developed, something that does x, y, and z.
  • I want a game. Build me a game! Please, please, please?!
  • I'd like to know more about you, Mr. Jiggzy. That is your name, right?
  • I need to get in touch with you ASAP. How might I do this?
  • I am lost. Please take me to Google.

At your service, boss!

Here's what I can do for you . . .
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Sites

Whether you're looking for a tasty new design implemented with standards-compliant mark-up and slick usability-enhancing Javascript, a sturdy content-generating back-end complete with advanced admin controls and extensive reporting features, or all of the above and everything between, I'd love to take care of your interweb needs! I'm well-versed in the realms of HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, MySQL, Flash, Actionscript, and Photoshop, and I can probably get along just fine with any other technologies that might need to be integrated in order to make your vision happen. Click here to see some of the sites I've made in the past or click here to tell me about your project!

Software

For many projects out there, Firefox is just swell. If you're looking to display a bunch of content in an aesthetically-pleasing fashion, pull some value from a database, and politely ask your users for information about themselves, modern browsers do a fine job. But sometimes, whether for reasons of security, mobility, processing capability, accessibility, responsivity, or any other '-ity' that might come to mind, you just need a little more. For those situations, we can take a look at your specific business needs and come up with a solution that fits like a glove. Click here if you'd like to see some of the software I've made in the past or click here to tell me what you have in mind!

Games

Sitting, often for hours on end, in front of the NES, SNES, N64, and just about every other classic console likely to be part of a 20-something's childhood, I was frequently asked questions like, "How on earth can you possibly pound at those buttons for as long as you do?!" My response? "Dedication." You see, while there was certainly enjoyment to be had from this beloved pastime of mine, fun was not the primary motivator that pushed me to the deepest depths of Bowser's dungeons time and time again. No, no, no, it was much more than that. It was the notion that every bit of that video game training and education would one day come together to help me to build you the game of your dreams. Perhaps today is that day? Click here to see some of the games I've made in the past or click here to tell me what you have in mind!

Other

Although the majority of my work falls under one of the categories of Sites, Software, or Games, I'm always looking for an interesting change of pace. If you have something in mind that's a little out of the ordinary - an interactive presentation, wedding invitation, or flyer design, for example - run it by me and we'll make it happen! Click here if you'd like to see some of the miscellaneous projects I've worked on in the past or click here to tell me what you have in mind!

These are some things I've made.

Below is some of the work I've completed in the past - Sites, Software, Games, and Other (those unique projects that refuse to fit into any of the other categories). Use the list on the left to filter projects by type, and click on a thumbnail to open its respective project in a new window. If you have any questions about what I've done in the past, or more importantly, if you're interested in doing something even better in the future, click here to get in touch!

All Sites Software Games Other

Collection. The final assignment of a gen-ed art class, which was to present a personal collection in a unique way. I choose to display some of the Flash-centric bookmarks I had accumulated by that time. Credit to myself for design, Flash/Actionscript development, and XML implementation. Back To Top.

Safety Dance. An addicting little name-that-signal game for aspiring referees. Credit to Brandissimo! for the artwork and conceptualization, myself for the Flash/Actionscript development. Back To Top.

Minto Components. Three XML-powered Flash components designed for Minto Communities: An interactive map, multimedia rotator, and text marquee. Credit to Battle Media Lab for the map illustrations and rotator content, myself for the Flash/Actionscript development and interface design. Back To Top.

Deal-A-Day Online. A Groupon-esque deal-a-day site with an extensive custom admin control panel and reporting system. Credit to Clique Studios for the design, myself for the PHP back-end, Authorize.net integration, and MySQL database architecture. Back To Top.

Wedding Gift. A "portrait" of two of my close friends, printed, framed, and presented to them on their wedding day. Credit to myself for the conceptualization and artwork. Back To Top.

2-Minute Drill. A Tecmo Super Bowl remake. Credit to Brandissimo! for the artwork and conceptualization, myself for the Flash/Actionscript development. Back To Top.

Emergency Rescue. An operation to help Tor retrieve all the lost gameballs in RushZone. Credit to Brandissimo! for the artwork and conceptualization, myself for the Flash/Actionscript development. Back To Top.

TempMusicAir. Inspired by some of 2007's unique music distribution techniques and the upcoming release of our own album, a friend and I got to talking about starting a "record label" based on a set-your-own-price system. I thought it was a great excuse to play around with the newly-released AIR runtime. Credit to myself for Flash/Actionscript/AIR development and PHP-backend. Back To Top.

Community Help Centre (--- Coming Soon! ---). An aesthetically-pleasing information management system for a non-profit organization in State College, PA. Credit to myself for the design, HTML/CSS/Javascript front-end, PHP back-end, MySQL database architecture. Back To Top.

The Old Jiggzy.com. What this used to be. Credit to Ronnie Sampson for the wonderful little impish-looking character illustration, myself for the design, remaining artwork, and HTML/CSS front-end. Back To Top.

Scrambled Legs. A dodge-the-giant-sized-defenders-to-get-to-the-endzone game. Credit to Brandissimo! for the artwork and conceptualization, myself for the Flash/Actionscript development. Back To Top.

iPhone Photography. A place for sharing some of the pictures I take. Credit to myself for, well, taking the pictures. Back To Top.

Pocket Presence. Your typical, run-of-the-mill, dodge-the-lawn-dart-looking-birds-falling-from-the-sky sort of game. Credit to Brandissimo! for the artwork and conceptualization, myself for the Flash/Actionscript development. Back To Top.

Arts Crawl Poster. A quick little poster I drew up for a Penn State Arts Crawl. Credit to myself for the conceptualization and artwork. Back To Top.

My name is Nick!

Me (Nick Cherry)

Nick Cherry, to be precise, a 23-year-old designer/developer with a jovial disposition and an enthusiasm for aesthetics, geekery, and combining foods, drinks, and spices that traditionally don't mix. I'm a Pennsylvania native, born and raised in the mountainous central regions of the state. It was also there where I received my formal education in IST (details of my academic endeavors can be found here, if you're interested) and spent countless hours tinkering away with tools of the trade and gobbling up as much news from the design and development world as I could digest. Shortly after graduation, I moved myself to Brooklyn, where I've been happily freelancing and doing my part to make the web a happier and more beautiful place ever since. If you'd like to know anything else, I would be glad to elaborate on the life and times of Nick Cherry. Send me an inquisitive message or follow me on one of the sites below!

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So, you fancy the quiche, eh?

Well, consider this your lucky day, because I am about to share with you (Yes, you!) the secret behind what is quite possibly the tastiest quiche that's ever met my mouth. I stumbled upon the recipe on one fateful evening in October of 2008, and after experiencing the spinachy, cheesetastic goodness of that quiche, my world has never been quite the same. If you decide to bake one for yourself, let me know how it turns out!

Quiche

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 (10 ounce) pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
  • 1 (6 ounce) package herb and garlic feta, crumbled
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup milk
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Saute garlic and onion in butter until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Stir in spinach, mushrooms, feta and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into pie crust.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into the pastry shell, allowing egg mixture to thoroughly combine with spinach mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Sprinkle top with remaining Cheddar cheese, and bake an additional 35 to 40 minutes, until set in center. Allow to stand 10 minutes before serving and prepare yourself for enlightenment.
  • Blissfully indulge.