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The art of simple web design
At PixelHaze, we are champions of the kiss (keep it simple, stupid) methodology. As designers, we can often fall in the trap of trying to over-design work and this.
Afan Lodge - Squarespace website design
Afan Lodge approached Pixelhaze after a recommendation from a mutual client. They already had an existing website which was made in 2012 at the time the website was made it would’ve been considered professional and modern, as design styles continue to develop and change over time it began to look quite outdated. It was due an update to bring it to the 21st century.
Farmers Against Misinformation
Pixelhaze was approached to create a website and brand identity which made Farmers Against Misinformation (F.A.M) look like a credible, reliable source. F.A.M needed to present the facts in a professional manor whilst remaining non bias.
PixelHaze founder Elwyn Davies is a Top Level designer on 99designs
Elwyn and the PixelHaze team have been handpicked to be a Top Level designer at 99designs (Squarespace Marketplace) based on the quality of web design work that we have been delivering in Mid Wales and beyond.
Ysgol Calon Cymru - Virtual Learning Environment
Such a system could not be achieved within our usual online website builder Squarespace so, to create our solution, we switched to the learning platform Moodle. Within Moodle, we created a bespoke template around the Ysgol Calon Cymru brand guidelines which allowed users to easily login and navigate their way through their courses and subjects.
Steve Jones - Squarespace website design
Using the images and videos provided by Steve, we used a full-width site to properly display these images throughout the site through large banners and image blocks. Accompanied by these images, we played with the Steve Jones brand to create animated icons and videos which helped to show Steve’s role in expeditions. The animated GIFs helped add personality to the site whilst not distracting from the professional feel.
Karin Powell - Squarespace design project
Our solution offered a professional, high-quality website which used quality photos supplied by Ruth Rees Photography to speak for itself. Karin was herself, her brand so we used photos of herself in the main banners in the site. People would want to be greeted with a friendly, welcoming face on entering the site.
Number 21 Lodge - Web design project
Our solution offered a professional, high quality website which used professional photos supplied by Ruth Rees Photography to speak for itself. Accompanied with a neutral charcoal and blue colour pallet which mirrored the interior design of the Lodge, it gives a minimal, modern appeal which any holiday maker would be attracted to.
Commotion in digital motion
Commotion will be going ahead over the coming months in a new format, and yes, it’s going to be a bit weird.
PixelHaze Coronavirus update - March 2020
On the back of the coronavirus outbreak, our team at PixelHaze and PixelHaze Academy are going to roll out some changes to ensure clients and members receive minimal disruption with our training workshops and design services.
Bespoke developer Will Hammond joins the PixelHaze team!
We are delighted to announce that William has agreed to join the team, initially on a part-time basis whilst he finishes his Computer Science degree at Northumbria University, Newcastle.
PixelHaze founder Elwyn Davies is now a Udemy instructor
We are delighted to announce that we are now approved training providers for the digital training service Udemy!
Commotion Monthly Social Networking Events are back!
After a short break over the Summer, our monthly social networking event we are back up and running in Builth Wells this evening at 5:15pm (The Lion Hotel).
Case Study: Bridger & Co Solicitors
Our solution was to develop a brochure website styled around the existing brand imagery and colour scheme.
The website is fully responsive (adjusts to all mobile and tablet sizes) and outlined all key services provided by the firm.
Case Study: Dolls and Dragons
Dolls and dragons were looking to move their business online; they required a flexible commerce system to house their product catalogue of toys, games and children clothes.
Once up and running, they would need a system they could maintain on a weekly basis, both for marketing products and itinerary management.
PixelHaze Academy round-up - July 2019
Welcome to the first of a series of round-up articles, keeping you in the loop of what is happening over at PixelHaze Academy, our training and support website covering everything related to Squarespace. We will also be creating regular tutorial videos (Tech Tips), watch this space…
Web Design Training: Impelo (formerly Powys Dance)
Following on from an exciting rebrand which included a new name for the 30 year-old dance charity, Powys Dance, we helped the team to redevelop the website to match the new look. We also needed to transfer all content from their existing Squarespace website as part of the process.
Squarespace Plugins - So what is a website plugin anyway?
Website plugins are 3rd party code or apps that can integrate with your Squarespace website. Plugin categories include text and menu styles, countdown timers, galleries and pricing tables. Some of our favourites include the Lightbox Anything plugin and the range of Facebook messenger and comments plugins.
Squarespace Web Design: The Fountain Inn, Builth Wells
The Fountain Inn is a traditional 14th century public house located in the heart of the small market town of Builth Wells. To coincide with a rebrand project, we were asked to develop a new website for the high street.
Squarespace blog mobile app to be discontinued
As of July 1, the Squarespace Blog App no longer works on any devices where it was installed. Squarespace removed the app from the App Store in early June but all is not lost, the functionality is being moved over to fully fleshed-out mobile apps for iOS and Android.
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