Unique online experience to separate a small design studio from the local competition.

Stack of images with renderings from Add Contrast
Website on mobile
Top section of the website
Company
Add Contrast Studio
Role
Web Designer, Webflow Developer
Period
Dec 2022
Description
Add Contrast Studio is an independent interior design business from Timisoara. They work with private clients, restaurants, hotels, and office buildings.
Context
Add Contrast Studio consists of a young duo that wants to bring beautiful interior and exterior design to everyone. To make a name for themselves in Timisoara, they started to invest in their online experience. This website marked the beginning of their online campaigns.

Detaching from the competition

Add Contrast wanted a special website that would set them apart from the existing competition in Timisoara. The duo decided to double down on their online experience so we collaborated to create this website and give them a slight brand direction for their following social media campaigns.

Getting inspired

First I checked how the other interior design companies from Timisoara look online. At this point I understood that it’ll be easy to have a distinct website.

I drew most of my inspiration from independent architecture professional or boutique studios, and design strategy companies.

Moodboard created for Add Contrast

Content-first design

As I was sourcing images, sections, typefaces, and color palettes that I liked, I started thinking on how to tell the story of Add Contrast. This is my preferred way of designing. With content first, it’s clear how I can sequence the sections, which layouts I can use, and it removes a lot of back and forth between the two sides.

Optimized for trust

Interior design is getting more common for families and the middle class in Romania. But we need to be completely open about how the process goes and what the studio can provide. This allows people to feel safe about their decision to contact Add Contrast.

We decided on 4 key elements that needed special attention in terms of design and content:

  • A clear description of the process.
  • A presentation of their services.
  • Values that guide the studio.
  • Short description of each project along with their intended goals.

Images do the talking

As we defined the content, I found a direction I thoroughly enjoyed. It had clear lines, neutral colors with accents of maroon and orange, and the images did the heavy lifting.

I went for a simple design with large typography and large images. My main intention was for this to look clean, welcoming, and allow the details in their projects to lead.

Various sections from the website

Interactions to delight

When presenting their work to the clients, Add Contrast always go the extra mile. I wanted to do the same for them so I made use of Webflow’s interaction system.

The interactions are subtle, yet eye-catching in the right places. They put the duo’s attention to details and the beautiful imagery in focus for the visitors.

Good taste made accessible

It was our goal for this site not to be boring and simple. Just as their interiors, it has elements that feel luxurious, yet it’s welcoming and simple for everyday life.

This approach makes sense as they target people that care about design, people that want to live in a thoughtful place, but don’t have the time or skills to create one by themselves.

Visit the website here.