FREEFROG.comAbout Da FreeFrog
Since the early days of the internet I've applied my design, development and creative skills.
Why FreeFrog?
FreeFrog became my alias in 1995 when I launched FreeFrog Designs. In the real world, I go by Nicolas Solberg.
Where is my resume?
In this age of social media, why reinvent the wheel? You can find my professional history on my LinkedIn profile.
Who am I?
I'm not just about work - I enjoy a wide range of hobbies. These include:
- Bicycling
- Camping
- Digital art
- Gaming (tabletop & video)
- Kayaking
- Motorcycling
- Music creation
- Photography
- Creative writing
- and more...
What about FreeFrog Designs?
I established FreeFrog Designs in 1995 as a freelance web & graphic design company. Over the years, I've served hundreds of clients across private, corporate, and government sectors in various industries.
In 2013, I transitioned to full-time work with the State of California and stopped taking on new clients and projects.
Today, FreeFrog Designs continues as an umbrella for my personal creative projects.
Job SKILLS
With 28+ years of experience, here's a quick overview of the skills in my toolbox.
Totally Graphical
Graphic design is important for business communications, branding, marketing, illustrations, infographics, and designing for print and the web. I'm skilled in areas like typography, shapes, color theory, balance, and minimalism.
Web Savvy
Designing for the web requires both technical and creative skills. I build websites of all sizes using different tools and techniques, focusing on accessible and mobile-friendly coding.
User Experience
User experience (also called UX/UI) is where design and function come together to provide the best experience for people using products or services. This is crucial for effective websites, apps, publications, and physical products.
Wise Words
Technical writing is a core part of my education. I know how to write and edit content for specific audiences to improve understanding, engagement, and usability.
Print Worthy
Print design needs a mix of skills like composition, layout, color, typography, and texture to communicate effectively. I'm fluent in both offset and digital printing for packaging, marketing, and documentation.
My Creations
I'm fond of creating original games, icons, books, and more. Here are but a few.
Rhunyen: World of Fog & Sky
Tabletop Roleplaying GameMy fantasy game setting with endless fog and fantastical adventures. Developed for my RizerGS TTRPG system and as a system-agnostic game setting.
Currently revamping materials for a 2025 relaunch.
GoMo's Invasion
Children's EbookOriginally planned as an interactive iOS app, now available as a basic ebook in PDF and HTML formats. The original app version had interactive features and sound, but was cancelled.
View the HTML edition of GoMo's Invasion or the PDF edition.
Timeon Rizer
Tabletop Roleplaying gameMy original sci-fi TTRPG game setting where eldritch horrors try to insidiously control time and space. Timeon Rizer is game slang for The Time of the Rising.
No plans to update the game materials or website anytime soon, so explore the very old Timeon Rizer website.
Ticklebritches and the Cowboy
Personal memoirsPreviously sold in print and provided to relevant historical libraries. No longer in print, with a possible ebook edition in development.