zero8 web design & build

I really enjoyed building Watt & Pew's website. They have some really cool pieces of furniture and items for sale which when the imagery is strong it always makes my life easier.

The general web site design was to try and mix a modern look and feel to contrast the retro vintage pieces that Watt & Pew sell.

Lots of social integration was added via Tweets and Facebook likes as well as a 'follow us on' for both.

It was also decided to operate the site as a catalogue initially as opposed to a fully featured shopping cart.

I'm really looking forward to seeing all the new stuff being added to the site as they make room for stock...

Wowzer, this was a biggie. This site's been in development since February this year and finally went live in November.

The site's foundation is built on a community based engine combining many functions and features. Think Facebook meets LinkedIn meets Monster.co.uk and you're half way there.

The site has an advanced custom built search engine, a subscription manager, job listings, an events manager, group creation, discussion boards, onsite personal messaging, social adverts (which are very slick - members can choose who sees their paid-for adverts), and the list goes on...

The guys at CCS have an extraordinary vision for the future of their business model and we are challenged on a weekly basis. The site's continually being developed and who knows where it may end up.

This site's currently under development and may see the light of day.  (To be honest, I'm building it for the Mrs as a little project.)

It'll primarily be a blogging site with some nice little features. The look and feel is very clean, contemporary and easy to navigate.

The site will have social sharing functionality built in with email capture via the newsletter registration. Watch this space for updates.

Talking Points Interiors isn't actually a fully featured shopping cart. Instead it's a catalogue and order system where potential clients can call the ladies at TPI and place their orders. This makes for a more personal experience, as opposed to purchasing online. And it gives TPI an opportunity to talk to their customers and really get to know them. That said, TPI may go online in the new year.

One of the key successes in getting the site noticed and out there is clever use of social networking. It's all about spreading the word and creating that buzz.

After the successful launch of their boutique opticians in the iconic South Lanes in Brighton, the girls at Frames in the Lanes wanted an online presence. So framesinthelanesonline.com was born.

The challenge here was to add an ordering system for their customers' prescriptions - something you don't get with a standard shopping cart module. They deliver worldwide so we had to make sure the postage and packaging process worked for all scenarios.

The site's now ready for it's first update with new brand colours and logo. At the same time we'll be adding a blog page and some social integration with the usual suspects Twitter and Facebook,  and many more. Plus of course, we'll be adding some new and very cool glasses and shades ready for the 2011 collections.

PS. Check out my Booth & Bruce frames on our homepage, bought from Frames in the Lanes.