About

Inside the Sandbox is a tag team of developers with a combined experience of over 30 years of computer programming, application and website development, and graphic design. From the early days of monochrome monitors, 16-bit graphics and 8 MHz processors, they took what equipment they had and used it to their full potential keeping one thing in mind: that anything is possible.

Having worked independently and in tandem with the best firms in the business they now join forces utilising their complimentary skills to produce websites, applications and graphic art, while continuing to push their boundaries with every new project. They are:

Cassandra Damiris

On an endless quest to make the unknown known, Cassandra is a self-professed information junkie always on the lookout for the latest trends, technologies and artistic techniques. Having experimented with various programs and platforms throughout the years, she brings her experience to the Sandbox while still looking forward to discovering new and better ways to communicate visually through the electronic medium.

The skills she brings to the Sandbox include HTML/CSS web authoring, graphic design (Photoshop & Illustrator), Flash programming, and dynamic site creation using PHP within the Drupal and Wordpress content management systems. She also holds a business and economics degree and utilises that knowledge in marketing and e-business consulting.

Petros Christidis

Petros began experimenting with programming languages long before the words ‘personal’ and ‘computer’ were part of the same sentence. His interest in code far outweighed his former career path and education (including a Masters in environmental engineering) to broaden his knowledge base and experience in several computer languages, and to develop the ability to construct complex programming applications.

Having seen many technologies throughout the years, his expertise at the present includes the following:

  • Progamming in Visual Studio Environment (.NET)
  • Programming in AML, Autolisp, C++ & PHP
  • Custom content management systems for web development
  • Proficiency in the Drupal content management system
  • Database expertise (SQL)
  • GIS / Mapping Applications
  • Vector editing programs (AutoCAD)
  • Application development for mobile devices

Website Development

A website is an electronic medium where you can express your ideas to the world. From a small personal site to a large corporate e-business, the seed is the same – starting with few ideas and growing into a vehicle where you can share your art, views, or business activities with a global audience.

At the Sandbox, we can help you develop such a vehicle by communicating clearly what your options are in terms of design and technology, and offer advice in making a decision that is in your best interests. Whether you desire a blog, social networking platform or online inventory system for your business, there exists a perfect mix of technology that will fit your needs, within your budget.

Flash Programming

Flash was originally a platform where code breathed life into graphic art. In recent years it has been expanded to include a set of technologies that provide the means to create and deliver audio, video and complex applications to a greater audience, providing a ‘wow’ factor impossible to achieve using traditional website development techniques. The combined professional experience at the Sandbox include the creation of full Flash websites, advertisement banners, video and audio deployment, applications and e-Learning systems. For clients who desire the search engine optimisation benefits of an HTML/CSS website, we offer a mix of Flash elements to add interest and life to their web pages.

Graphic Design

In the Sandbox, we can help you create your corporate identity utlising both electronic and print media, including logo creation, magazine advertisements, banner creation, business cards, stationary design and pamphlets. Through our network of graphic designers and artists we can help you find a style that fits your business perfectly.

Mapping Applications

With GPS technology having gone mainstream, it is of interest to some business to be able to track activities involving deliveries in addition to general communication purposes. We have the expertise to create such applications using vector, raster and satellite images in order to make this information accessible.

Content Management Systems

A content management system (CMS) is the vehicle where you control the content on your website. Through the use of PHP and Coldfusion we make this possible via a user-friendly interface that is easy to learn, and will provide you with support for the entire duration your site is live on the internet. Depending on your budget, we can build you a tailored solution, in addition to customising popular systems such as Drupal or Wordpress.

E-commerce and Online Marketing

Taking your business online with a proper marketing strategy can make the difference between whether or not it survives the highs and lows of the current economic times. Depending on the type of business and the customer base, there are literally thousands of ways to market your products and services – all depending on the look, feel and structure of your online presence. We can help you formulate a strategy that will result in maximum exposure, utlising automated systems of communication and online payment systems that will provide a return on your investment in minimal time.

Search Engine Optimization

How is it that some sites rank highly in search engines while others barely make it to the surface? As the old saying goes, ‘It’s what’s on the inside that counts’. No matter how beautifully designed a website is, it’s internal mechanics make the difference in it’s exposure on the web. Our websites are built on a framework where their structure takes precedence in the early stages of development, ensuring that once deployed, their ranking increases over time at an unprecedented level exceeding the expectations of all our clients.