We spent summer 2009 developing one of our most exciting web projects to date. A full blown online magazine, social network and blogging platform for Hello Eco Living.

Challenge presented

We’d discussed a number of eco-related projects with Laura and Chris, and were absolutely delighted when they asked us to develop their Hello Eco Living brand and website. They wanted a site that delivered an online magazine full of practical tips, and a related online community that pooled expertise, discussed and shared ideas on how to adopt a more eco-conscious lifestyle.

Our solution

Our graphic and branding ideas went through several iterations, ‘high tech’ revolutionary initial concepts giving way to wonderfully welcoming ‘eco-lutionary’ logo and design. The web design is our most ambitious project to date. An outwardly simple set of pages, subtly enhanced with beautiful typography, is underpinned by an extremely powerful social networking engine. Javascript is used to enhance the XHTML, CSS front end, and a content management system allows Hello Eco Living to easily add and edit their magazine stories. The final touch is the integration of a blogging platform that allows site members to create and author their own eco blogs.

End results

Hello Eco Living have an engaging and pervasive brand that unites a whole suite of online features, and even out onto their Faceboook and Twitter pages. Their website is ambitious and immensely powerful. The Beta version launched in September, two editions of the magazine have gone out, and membership of the social network is starting to grow.

In January, 2010, WPMU.org listed Hello Eco Living as one of the “10 Latest and Greatest Inspirational BuddyPress sites“.

Challenge presented

Shehla is a Newcastle based psychotherapist who wanted to develop her own private practice delivering executive coaching and personal development.  We’d previously worked with Shehla on her business strategy, and were delighted to be tasked with designing her brand, and building a website that would both generate referrals and also grow Shehla’s reputation as a leading practitioner.

Our solution

This is the first project that we undertook with Rebecca on board, and the benefits were immediate.  The client’s preferred colours and motif, soft fushcias, pinks and a flower, are worked into a striking, professional, welcoming and engaging logo.  The web design continues the theme with clean, bold blocks showcasing Shehla, her services and her case studies, and incorporates a blog where Shehla can write.  The website is standards compliant XHTML and CSS.

End results

Shehla has a brand she can be proud of, that is not only striking, but also sets her apart from the competition.  Her website is appealing with clear calls to action, and a blog for Shehla to write and grow her reputation.  We continue to work with Shehla, and look forward to ongoing development of her Newcastle practice.