News Category: Web Design

Town of Canterbury Official Website

Town of Canterbury WebsiteRole: Web Designer / Web Developer

The Town of Canterbury needed a website they could easily update themselves. They chose Brown Bear to create an ADA-compliant website with a user-friendly Content Management System (CMS).

Updating the site via a CMS provided an easy way for Canterbury officials to comply with a state mandate to the Freedom of Information Act which required towns to post meeting minutes and agendas to their websites in a timely fashion.

The new site also features a Flash slideshow movie on the homepage that highlights Canterbury’s natural and cultural attractions. Other dynamic elements include a Selectman’s Blog, a photo gallery, and a calendar of events.

Out-of-towners can learn about Canterbury’s offerings, and residents can easily find application forms, board meeting agendas, meeting audio files, and information about town events, departments and community groups.

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Haslam Fiberglass Repair Website

Haslam Fiberglass Repair WebsiteRole: Web Designer / Web Developer

Haslam Fiberglass, a bathtub and shower repair company based in East Haddam, CT, was in need of a website that showcased their work.

Brown Bear created a user-friendly website that acts as a marketing tool for the company. Prospective clients can view before and after photos of their work, learn about their range of services, and read testimonials from existing customers.

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Stevens, Harris, Guernsey & Quilliam, P.C. Website

Stevens, Harris, Guernsey & Quilliam P.C. WebsiteRole: Web Designer / Web Developer

New London County law firm Stevens, Harris, Guernsey & Quilliam, P.C. approached Brown Bear Creative for a more visually-appealing site than their former website.

To give the new site a more unique look, Brown Bear took photos of their newly remodeled office building and incorporated them throughout the site. Brown Bear also employed a sea blue and sand tone palette to help convey the office’s proximity to Long Island Sound.

Encompassing a user-friendly design and straightforward site structure, the new site steers prospective clients to the right page in a timely manner. Brightly-colored contact information boxes at the bottom of each page encourage people to take action and call the law firm with their legal matter.

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Goodfriends Veterinary Clinic Website

Goodfriends Veterinary Clinic WebsiteRole: Web Designer / Web Developer

Goodfriends Veterinary Clinic of East Lyme, CT approached Brown Bear Creative to develop a new website that reflected the caring, dedicated mentality of their practice.

To achieve a friendly, yet professional look, Brown Bear incorporated a strong, consistent color palette, friendly, pet-related graphics, and multiple photos of pets, staff, and their facilities. In this way, prospective clients viewing the site would be introduced to all aspects of the clinic and would have the opportunity to get to know the veterinarian, vet technicians, and receptionists before ever stepping into the clinic.

For existing clients, the website serves as an invaluable veterinary resource. Clients can log in to Pet Portal, a personalized pet health site that lists their pet’s vaccination history, medications, and upcoming appointments. They can also access Goodfriends Veterinary Clinic’s online pharmacy, emergency contact information, and a comprehensive database of animal health information.

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Celebrate East Lyme Promotional Materials

Role: Graphic Designer / Illustrator / Web Designer / Web Developer

Celebrate East Lyme is an annual town festival featuring street vendors, performances, family activities, fireworks and more. In 2005, Brown Bear Creative designed a logo capturing the fun, festive nature of the event. To further promote the day, Brown Bear created posters, newspaper ads, and a website.

In subsequent years, Brown Bear continued to work with the event coordinator to produce new promotional materials. Currently, the Town of East Lyme handles the maintenance of the Celebrate East Lyme website, which was designed and developed by Brown Bear Creative in 2007.

Celebrate East Lyme Promotional Materials

Holistic Depth Psychotherapy Identity Materials

Role: Graphic Designer / Illustrator / Web Designer / Web Developer

Nicole Ditz, MA CMHC was in need of an identity package to highlight her services as a Holistic Depth Psychotherapist. Brown Bear Creative designed a logo, business card, brochure, and website. All the identity materials embody earthy colors and nature imagery to complement themes of metamorphosis in therapeutic healing.

Holistic Depth Psychotherapy Brochure and Business Card

Holistic Depth Psychotherapy Website

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Chelsea & Eugene’s Wedding Website

Chelsea & Euguene Wedding WebsiteRole: Web Designer / Web Developer

Brown Bear built this elegant site to celebrate the union of Chelsea and Eugene, and to provide the couple with an easy way to communicate with their guests. The site features an abundance of information about the wedding and shower, as well as gift registry links, tourist information about Seattle, and a photo gallery. The site also provides an online RSVP form so guests can quickly and easily respond to their invitations.

Brown Bear created a personalized feel by giving the photos a “snapshot” look throughout the site. An image of their unique wedding invitations appears in the background of the homepage to call attention to important dates.

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