About Us

Ham & Eggs Creative is an owner-operated web design company located in Hillsborough, NC. We work with small to medium organizations, non-profits and individuals (see our client list). We talk with our clients about what they want, and use our experience to build a site that’s attractive, organized, and works for them for the long-term.

We like good, functional design using proven technology and best-practice techniques. We pride ourselves on clean, accessible web design, copywriting, and content organization. Because we believe in empowering site owners to make their own content updates, we build each site on a content management system (CMS), so that site owners can edit text, add photos and even add new pages. In a nutshell, if you can type an email, you can update your website.

“I wanted to tell you how much I really like the look and feel of the website. I truly believe you have "captured" our school, mission and students. Thank you and Brian very much for all that you've done...”
Richard Burton, Durham Nativity School

Elizabeth Hammond: Web Design and Development

Elizabeth Hammond - Ham & Eggs CreativeI’ve been designing and building websites since 1998 so I’ve seen a lot of change in the perception of good web design and development. I stay on top of advances in the web design industry by paying attention to industry resources such as podcasts, blogs, and books, and by participating in web design-related events in my area such as the Triangle Women’s Meetup group, Refresh the Triangle, pink() and random AIGA events. I recently participated in the National Philanthropy conference in Research Triangle Park, and returned from An Event Apart in Washington, DC where I learned a ton about presenting people with what they want to see, when they want to see it on any device. I live in rural Hillsborough, NC, with my partner Nathan and our dog Lucy. When I’m not designing websites I like to play drums, ride my bike, visit with friends and family, and make good food. Also, I’m highly influenced by homemade cookies.

About the name:

As a child my dad, Jim Hammond, was called “Jimmy Ham & Eggs” by his classmates in the 1950s. In addition to being a goofy way to include my last name in my work, it represents my beliefs about what websites should be for all who visit: simple and memorable. Download Elizabeth’s resume.

Brian Toomes: Marketing, Copyediting, Copywriting, Content Management

Brian Toomes - Ham & Eggs CreativeBrian moved to Chapel Hill in 1998 to attend the University of North Carolina, where he studied journalism and business. His first job in online marketing came in 2000 as an intern at Sports Endeavors, Inc. After graduation, Brian enjoyed a brief stint as a radio news director before returning to Sports Endeavors in 2004, working as a web content manager and online marketer for six years.
“Working at Soccer.com expanded the range and depth of my knowledge. We faced the spectrum of challenges, so I was able to collaborate with—and learn from—designers and developers, marketers and merchandisers. That experience gave me the perspective and confidence to tackle a wide range of projects at Ham & Eggs Creative.”
In addition to content production, copywriting, and copyediting, Brian launched the initial Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter accounts for Soccer.com and Lacrosse.com, building a community of 30,000+ fans and followers. Other areas of emphasis include SEO and site metrics analysis. In 2010, Brian left North Carolina for Brooklyn, NY, but his ties to NC stayed strong. Soon after the move, Brian began working with Ham & Eggs Creative. His offline passions include playing music, hiking, UNC basketball, and a good beer. Download Brian’s resume.