Designer Plus
July 29, 2008 | 
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“I’m just a designer” are the words with which Craig Decker began our interview for Colorado Springs Record+. Our readers need to know that Craig Decker, web designer extraordinaire for the Web Services Division of IT at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, has the unique ability to create images from “seeing” other people’s words. And he does it with ease and speed.
Craig and his cracker-jack team of IT designers have a unique mission within the Web Services Division of UCCS. They create a visual space within which the colleges, departments, labs, and specific divisions of the university become uniquely visible to the public. They bring the essence of these entities to life through the design of each organization’s web page.
Craig’s background in fine arts, sculpture, painting, clay, and papermaking adds a unique dimension to the quality of his designs. He agrees that his degree in computer graphics with a fine arts component has allowed him to mastermind several unique concepts for UCCS. (See illustrations with this review.)
Craig likes “to make things look cool”. His most concentrated project at this time is one that involves multi-layers of technology immersion. Thanks to Craig’s talent, the up-and-coming UCCS radio website will allow the listener and reader the ability “to do it all” from accessing program archives, emailing specific DJs, posting comments, linking to Face Book, exploring archived podcasts after the shows, and always, experiencing a dynamic visual that captures the essence of what each program is about. When UCCS Radio.edu debuts on the UCCS website, it will be due to Craig’s masterful ability with technology, graphic technique, and creative insight.
When Craig and his soccer buddy Luis (you may call him “Playah” if you say it with respect), agreed to become UCCS Internet radio reporters, their excitement level rose dramatically in proportion to the responses they received from their listeners. From the first program on, there was no stopping Craig and “Playah” as they commented on international games, critiqued local ones, and shared ideas about how soccer should soon become a credible sport among elementary and high-school sportistas. Both Craig and Luis coach local Colorado Springs teams, ranging from the UCCS Women’s Soccer Team, to elementary and high schools throughout the city.
Craig’s passion for developing an outstanding design has metamorphosed into a passion for teaching young soccer enthusiasts. He has shepherded the “U6” (under six years of age) as they learn to kick, pass and move the ball. With the “U12” students (included here is his daughter) the under12-year-olds begin more competitive technical strategies. Craig shared his enthusiasm about the primary group of three-year olds who simply “run after the ball”. Craig stressed that there is always room for one more member, either in the learner ranks or the sponsor ranks. Any persons interested in becoming part of the team should visit his website for further details.
This having been said, Craig’s crack IT graphic design team and his dynamic home team with wife Christy, children Remy (3), Gaboric (5) and Mazzy (11), allow him to express his love of family, his joy in his work, and his dynamic connection people development. The Decker family’s family St. Bernard and Mastiff help to keep things hopping as well. If CSR+ readers want to learn more about Craig Decker’s talent with the visual, check out his UCCS website configurations or, even better, ask him in person when you see him at a soccer game. Part of his legacy is sharing what he knows with that special Decker verve.
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- M
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