LoyalAlums offers discounted products and services from businesses that are owned or operated by graduates of your alma mater. It's like a private alumni club for savvy online shoppers. For this site, we created a very user-friendly, collegiate-looking experience that leverages a personal connection between the consumer and the university with which they are associated. Deals contain alumni snapshots, business profiles and photos. There is also a robust back-end that allows customers and businesses to manage their orders. The site runs entirely on Drupal CMS.
Loop Capital is a leader in the investment banking and capital industry, with offices in over 20 cities in the United States. Since their start as a small firm with a staff of six in 1997, they have brokered deals exceeding a billion dollars. They came to Orbit in need of a site that brought their web presence up to the level of their stature in the market. Wishing for a platform that allowed them to feature their market commentary, deal announcements, and frequent appearances on CNBC and other cable news outlets, Orbit built a site using the Drupal content management system. This gave them the flexibility they need to keep the content on their site fresh, and it provides the SEC-mandated documentation and tracking of changes. A sleek, urban design to complement the powerful backend reflects their corporate culture and presents them as a player in their industry.
Quartino is a neighborhood Chicago Italian restaurant and wine bar offering authentic regional Italian food and wine in a lively, welcoming atmosphere with attentive and personable service.
The site design exudes the true Quartino experience: atmosphere, excitement, friendly faces and excellent food. The multi-image slideshow, along with an embedded video, capture the live experience online. The user experience is very streamlined within the design. Navigation to photos, menus, Open Table reservations, gift cards and contact details are all at the surface for users to find the most relevant information quickly and easily.
Got a Bird problem? Who ya gonna call?? With the new Bird X site, you won't have to "call" anyone. Bird X has been in the bird control business longer than any of their competitors, since 1964. They are the industry leaders and came to Orbit for a site revamp that would back this claim up. The new site is clean, crisp, and easy-to-navigate, showcasing the environmentally safe products and superior expertise offered by Bird X. Featuring easily accessible product catalog, revamped ecommerce with Paypal integration, product specific case studies, and custom evaluation forms; solving your pest problems has never been easier, or more humane.
LASIK Benefits USA offers a trusted network of credentialed surgeons that provide quality LASIK care around the US - plus, they do it cheaper than anyone else around! With over 800 locations available to search, they needed an upgraded web presence to showcase that network. We created a clean, professional, easy-to-read website that has style and personality. Not only did we build a dynamic expandable/collapsible FAQ section, beautiful contact forms and pages with dynamic testimonials, we also built a full-on google maps search tool to find surgeons in your particular zip code or area. We're thrilled with the final product and look forward to analyzing results.
For 20 years skin care specialists have been using Bioelements formulas to treat the skin, target complexion concerns and discourage skin aging. In need of a site redesign, Bioelements hired us to develop a powerful brand-focused, consumer-driven, and information-rich e-commerce site. Optimal user experience was a major focus, so creating a very clean, modern, conversion-oriented design was a must. We leveraged large product photography for an impactful shopping experience. The site is also laden with informational features such as a skin reading blog, skin type finder, spa locator and expert knowledge allowing customers to truly understand what products are right for them before they purchase.
Gibsons Steakhouse has been the pinnacle of Chicago Gold Coast dining for nearly 2 decades. With it's nightly procession of the famous and powerful, it offers a unique dining experience that is second to none. Some patrons come to Gibsons for food, service and atmosphere 3-4 times a week.
Gibsons hired us to deliver a new site that captured all of the above qualities that has made them THE steakhouse in Chicago. The design captures the true Gibsons experience: ambiance, service, history and excellent food. The user experience is very streamlined. Navigation to locations, menus, Open Table reservations and contact details are all at the surface for users to find the most relevant information quickly and easily.
We take every site we do here at Orbit as an opportunity to bring the best possible solution to the table. But sometimes, the right client, with the right brand, in the right industry comes along, and we get to do something even a little more special and outside of the box. This was the case with Digital Third Coast.
The end result is a site that seamlessly overlaps brand expertise and company personality through the combination of constantly evolving content, playful staff photography and biographies, bold type and color, as well as interesting page designs. All of this was tied together by DTC's unique nautical brand. The site just evokes Digital Third Coast's vibe, which is great, because we're big fans of Digital Third Coast.
Once the development of the main website was underway, we began to focus on the mobile component. We applied a trimmed down version of the new site's brand elements along with streamlined content centered around features such as Open Table reservations, Google Maps integration and push-to-call. The connection between these elements offer users the proper mobile usability without compromise to the visual experience. The mobile and main site are both built on one Mighty-Site content management system, allowing for easy site updates across each medium.
IOR Global Services gives companies the skills they need to succeed when breaking out of their culture abroad; be it U.S. companies expanding or working overseas, or other cultures integrating into our own country. They have a network of more than 2,600 consultants who provide high quality services in all 50 states and over 70 countries worldwide.
We set out to create a new website that was vibrant, inviting, and forward thinking. Full of bright colors, large impactful photos, and loads of testimonials from satisfied clients, IOR now has an online presence that truly matches the high-touch, personalized service they pride themselves on providing.
Once the development of the Straits main website was underway, we began to design and develop the mobile website. Keeping true to the trendy, modern look and feel of the main site, we created an additional seven mobile sites while using the same information architecture. Once again, background images were used to denote each restaurant location with an optimized experience for mobile devices. Features such as Open Table reservations, Google Maps integration and push-to-call offer users the proper mobile usability coupled with an impactful visual experience. These sites are also built on the Mighty-Site content management system, allowing for easy site updates.
Straits Restaurant Group strives to leave a memorable impression by meeting every guest’s individual needs through exciting food, a stylish environment and genuine service. With locations throughout the western United States, Straits Restaurant Group has become a popular and trendy dining destination. Our goal was to replicate this customer experience online, so we created seven unique websites for each restaurant location, along with an overall corporate site. Each location website carried the same information architecture but offered a different visual experience. Large background images were used to denote each location as uniquely its own, and features such as Open Table reservations, slide shows and flickr galleries anchored all the sites. The Straits sites are built on the Mighty-Site content management system, allowing for easy site updates.
The desktop version of the visitclarkstreet.com website was such a success that we immediately started work on the mobile design. Because the site is a business and event directory, it was a prime candidate for a mobile site that would appeal to smartphone users traveling by public transport, families on the go, and others looking for quick info about Clark Street's offerings. We were able to dynamically pull information from the desktop site and display it on the mobile version, which meant easy administration and less work. We still chose to feature particular events and business listings, giving the user quick and easy access to contact information, maps, & coupons with short load times.
We are proud to announce the recent launch of our 2010 Chicago Cause winner - The Center for Disability and Elder Law! CDEL is a unique non-profit organization that provides pro bono legal services to low-income elderly persons and persons with disabilities, helping those who would otherwise struggle to find access to important legal services in times of need. This active network of hundreds of volunteer attorneys is making a direct impact everyday, while working to foster pro bono culture throughout the Chicago legal community. The new website now allows people to donate, volunteer, get in touch for legal services, watch videos, keep up with news and events, and ultimately build a stronger community all around.
After successfully completing design and development of the full cycle website for Fleet Feet Chicago, our next phase of the project was to get the mobile site up and running. Not only did we want to give smart phone users a more appropriate interface, we also wanted to bring essential items like featured events, store locations, contact information, blog articles and featured products to the smaller screen and provide targeted information to people walking or using public transportation around the city. The final product is a quick and convenient way for Fleet Feet to connect with its audience of athletes all over Chicagoland.
Wonderlic is the leading provider of highly-regarded assessments & surveys for hiring and student selection processes. Their tests have been used by over 500,000 organizations. In anticipation of the launch of their new branding, Wonderlic hired us to create a fully content-managed DRUPAL site that re-enforced their reputation as an enduring, reliable resource for customers while showcasing products & validity of tests. The final website design is a very clean, modern, inviting experience while the CMS solution is a great platform for internal teams to manage site updates.
Fleet Feet is Chicago's go to store for runners, athletes and those who want to be part of a unique community. Our main goal on this project was to make a site that personified a newly established image, showcased their product lines and furthered the opportunity for users to take an active part in this strong athletic community. Features such as an extensive event calendar, twitter feeds, photo galleries and large product databases compliment this modern and modular design, giving users the true Fleet Feet experience.
A shout out to our favorite neighborhood spot, Cafe 28, always satisfying our craving for tasty Cuban Mexican cuisine. For this project, we wanted to bring out the flavor and flair of the resturaunt by highlighting the cooking styles, people, and environment through video, intricate menu layouts and photo galleries. These videos really give the user a more personalized look into what its like to dine here. Stop by for a Mexican Chicken Torta or a Cuban Steak Sandwich; we'll save you a seat!
Golden Apple has been a leader in advancing the teaching profession in Illinois since 1985. They work with teachers across the spectrum of their careers, as well as recruit, prepare, and mentor outstanding prospective teachers. The goals of this website re-design were to align the website with the offline brand, improve usability and accessiblity, and upgrade to our new/faster content management system. Features include: contact forms, dynamic flash, teacher login area, application form, Flickr photo galleries, and YouTube video integration.
The Lightopia website screams modern design and shows off their multitude of products in style. Not only does the site appeal to the eye, it also gets an A+ for usability & searchability. Features include: dynamic flash animation, e-commerce interface, checkout process (with product options, user reviews, wish lists, send-to-a-friend feature, featured products), advanced filters search function, contact form with Google Maps integration, and of course, our very own Mighty-Site content management system.
As an integral part of injury prevention, recovery, and active lifestyle maintenance, Moji develops innovative icing products and promotes healthy living. We established their branding strategy online, while enhancing and re-organizing the website's content and structure with robust features and user-friendly design. Features include: flash video, blog, searchable interactive library, e-commerce integration, newsletter sign-up, registration forms, and Mighty-Site, our content management system.
Russian Pointe provides dancers with the finest pointe shoes on the market today, crafted in Moscow in the grand tradition of pointe shoemaking. Some features of this redesign project are: e-commerce store with 500+ products, photo enhanced events database with user registration, retailer login, Wordpress blog, Ning community, embedded video, dynamic flash, gift certificates, appointment scheduling, Google Maps integration, newsletter sign-up, and our famous Mighty-Site content management system.
Ulla Darni is as vivid as her art. We were very excited to create a unique online portfolio that best displays her work & personality. Custom features like a homepage carousel, product pages with zoomed images, video & mp3 integration, as well as suggested products, a wordpress blog, photo galleries and google maps integration, were all part of the success of the project!
McCall's Patterns is 1 of 5 sites in The McCall Pattern Company brand family that we redesigned from top to bottom in terms of style, organization, layout, and branding. The new e-commerce process (including multiple levels of shipping, coupons, sales, & promotions linked to club memberships) was implemented for optimal user-friendliness and efficiency within Mighty-Site, our content management tool.
As the full cycle website was being completed for American Charted Bank, we began to design and develop the mobile version of the website. Keeping the goals in line with the main website (user-friendly, brand-focused and easy to update), we implemented a stripped down version that offers up only the essentials for a mobile experience. Pages such as a online banking log-in, find a branch, lost cards and contact information direct users to the most critical aspects of the bank.
Buckingham Interiors + Design LLC is a full service Interior Design firm located on Chicago's west side. We crafted the site around Buckingham's beautiful work using photos as the main catalyst for interaction. The result is a modern, intuitive site that
leaves a lasting impression. Features include: custom project galleries, animated transitions, press center, blog, contact form and Mighty-Site CMS.
The Center for Community Progress is a go to resource for the reinvention & reuse of vacant, abandoned/problem properties throughout the United States. They came to Orbit in search of a better tool to manage content, an engaging design that would draw visitors to explore the website as well as interact with an advanced case study map feature. The result was a textured, modern look that showcases beautiful photos of revitalized areas, communicating their mission and purpose.
Opinion Lab, the web's premier voice of customer service provider, was looking to take their platform to the mobile world through an application called Dialog Central. Opinion Lab chose Orbit to develop the Dialog Central brand and deliver that brand through multiple touch points. The brand was developed in order to visually communicate dialog in an environment where none exists.
Protein Bar accomplishes that elusive feat of bringing the magic of healthy food and delicious taste together! Their unique concept and business model made us so excited to get moving on this project, since the redesign included some great features. Included are a wordpress blog, twitter feed, flexible by-location menu creation, google maps location finder, testimonials, photo galleries, a slideshow, and expandable FAQs. But, the main goal was to create a CMS based website that could easily be updated as well as become accessible to lots of busy professionals in the Loop looking for a quick and healthy meal. It's always an added bonus to be able to work with a beautiful brand package and great photographer! Congrats Protein Bar on the new site - we love it too!
We love this organization! For more than 20 years, Little City has provided children & adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to explore and expand their creative talents, promoting a sense of accomplishment and empowerment through the arts. We created a gallery-like space online to showcase the different artists’ work. The scale of the art in comparison to the text on the page is awesome – it really does feel like an art gallery experience. What an inspiration!
American Chartered Bank is a full-service commercial and retail bank, serving privately owned small- and medium-sized businesses and individual clients throughout the Chicagoland area. They were looking to create an easy-to-use and easy-to-update website that communicated their updated brand. The user experience of this website is critical to its success, so we started the process with extensive user testing, paper proto-typing, and wireframes. Once that information was set, we moved into the design of the site which stemmed from their strong offline brand. The website now is a modern, brand-focused, user-centered experience that allows American Chartered Bank employees to update content easily through the Mighty Site Content Manager platform.
Revolution Dancewear understands what dance studios really need because they too, grew up in ballet shoes. They’re not just a costume and dancewear manufacturer, they’re a partner. We wanted to emphasize that passion for dance and hard work that goes into being a dancer with dramatic photography and a bold theatrical look. We were able to create a very sophisticated and luxurious style without compromising user-friendliness and function. A big part of this project was creating an easy-to-use filtered product catalog to make it easier for dance studios and customers to find what they're looking for fast. All items on the site are easily updated in our content management system Mighty-Site. We are thrilled with the launch of this website and wish Revolution Dancewear the best success.
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