After getting permission from some clients I’ve worked with in the past, I thought it would be fun to show some before and after screen shots of websites that have been redesigned by GetCreative. The amount of change varies depending on the needs of each client, some receiving an entire new look while others just needed an update. Enjoy!
Quality Calibrations, Inc. is a company that calibrates and repairs medical equipment for hospitals and universities in the Maryland/D.C. area. I liked the idea of a clean, white website for their industry, but it needed more organization. By creating lines and boxes to separate text and images I was able to better control the viewer’s eye movement and ensure that no important information would be overlooked. I used both stock and original images for this site (this page: original photos).
dmfoto is a wedding photography company that I work for as both web designer and photographer. There are three flash sections to the dmfoto website, and they needed an updated “splash” page to showcase each section. I softened the site by moving from black to gray, and added some textured corners to the main frame. With less distracting lines there is more focus on the heart of the web page: the images.
Amber Grove is a wedding and special events venue outside of Richmond, Va. I came across this beautiful venue while planning my own wedding, and was surprised to find that their website did not do the setting justice. I visited Amber Grove to take photos and learn some about the history of the location, which lead me to this modern layout with scrolling fonts reminiscent of the history of the house and grounds. The color palette was tweaked just a bit to create a more polished look.
Argus Computer Services is a computer repair and consulting company in Midlothian, Va. As a company in the computer industry, it was important for Argus to portray a functional and professional website that would earn the trust of potential clients. The logo was the only element from the old website to transition to the new design, and I took the bright green and used it sparingly throughout the website with a black and white background and touches of tan. This website design was brought to life entirely via phone, email, and web conferencing, without ever actually meeting the client.
What do you think about these before and after designs? Which site had the best “makeover”? Check back soon for more before and after shots!
(To see the next group of before and after websites, click here.)