The CIRES website got a new look last fall, but the big update didn’t happen overnight. CIRES IT’s Matt Price was one of the people who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to develop the new-and-improved site, and now, he is helping some of CIRES’ centers, programs, and project teams update their websites, too. Price is a self-taught graphic designer and web developer who started freelancing in high school. After college, he started his career as a graphic designer and copywriter, but soon after, he realized he had a knack for web development, so he shifted his focus. “I always love learning new skills, taking on complex projects, and streamlining workflows, but most of all, I am always excited about finding ways to make all our projects look and function their absolute best,” he said. Price’s favorite animal is a sea otter (“hands down”), and he drinks cappuccinos at an “unhealthy level.”

Humans of CIRES Q&A

Q: What do you do at CIRES?
I promote CIRES science by developing websites to display and better share our research

Q: What are you most passionate about professionally?
I am most passionate about keeping on top of new technology and design trends to better promote our science and mission.

Q: Favorite animal?
Sea otter, hands down.

Q: Coffee or tea?
Cappuccino, to an unhealthy level.