portlandgridproject.com
NOVEMBER 2022
Remember those old AAA maps with grid overlays labeled F6, G12, and so on? The PDX Grid Project is a photography initiative
that captures Portland one grid square at a time, with multiple photographers contributing simultaneously.
Originally built in Drupal, the client wanted to migrate to WordPress. Whether you’re looking for a cat, a fence, or roadkill—
it’s in there. With over 12,000 searchable images, users can filter by keyword, photographer, date, location, and grid.
A replica of the AAA-style map allows users to click a square and view all related photos.
My Role
I led the design and development, including the migration of more than 14,500 images to WordPress. I also built custom
templates and interfaces using JavaScript libraries tailored for large-scale media browsing.
Technology Stack
- WordPress
- HTML
- CSS
- PHP
- JavaScript
- jQuery
- Advanced Custom Fields Pro
- Bricks Theme
- Masonry
- Fancybox
