Our Portfolio

Cummins Design

John Cummins is an incredibly talented digital artist, and through his business he is able to create wonderfully detailed virtual models, 3D renderings, and interactive sales tools. Imagine being able to give your clients a virtual walk-through of a home you’re building. Or peel away the skin of an RV, revealing the construction materials within that make your RV better than the competition. Or change the colors and materials used on countertops, cabinetry, or flooring in a kitchen, bedroom, or other living space. Cummins Design helps home builders, RV manufacturers, and other businesses sell their products by helping them visualize and explore products in unprecedented detail.

Newbury Square Construction

Building the Newbury Square Construction website was a rewarding collaboration, resulting in a dynamic online platform that effectively showcases the company’s expertise. Newbury Square specializes in exterior construction for both residential and commercial projects, offering a comprehensive range of products including roofing, siding, windows, doors, and gutters. The website’s gallery highlights the company’s impressive project portfolio, while the news and information section provides valuable insights into the benefits of different construction materials through informative blog articles.

Bruce & Adam Blonde Farms

Bruce and Adam Blonde are carrying on a family tradition of farming in Litchfield, Michigan that’s been going strong for over a hundred years. Their goal was to create a website that helps landowners understand why Blonde Farms is a great choice for leasing farmland. They grow corn, soybeans, and cover crops, and they’re proud of the work they do. Check out their photo gallery for a peek at what it’s like working their fields.

Mark Zepp’s

Mark Zepp is a seasoned hunter and outdoorsman with a lifetime of experience hunting, trapping, and fishing across the Midwest and Western United States. His passion for the hunt led him to develop a range of hunting top-quality outdoor gear including innovative predator calls, coon squallers, dog boxes, and more. We created an online store to bring these top-quality products directly to hunters everywhere.

Scherger’s Kettle Jams & Jellies

We had a hard time concentrating on our work for this re-design because we constantly craved peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches! But seriously, this site was a fun challenge for us. Since their logo is black, we asked permission to create our own color palette for the site. We chose the colors of berries and found shades of green as a complementary color. The end result is a site that is fun, easy to navigate, and does a fine job selling their delicious jams, jellies, and condiments.

Sturgis Historical Museum

One of the most fun and interesting websites we’ve created in a while was for the Sturgis Historical Museum – At the Depot in Sturgis, Michigan. Photography for the site was a challenge due to the dark interior of the museum, but our on-staff photographer, Keith James, worked his magic with long exposures that capture the look and feel of the old depot. We selected a color palette based on the museum’s logo, along with the brick exterior of the building and patinaed copper trim around the building. If you have a chance, stop in and visit; it’s an absolute treasure for the city of Sturgis!

LaGrange County EDC

We often tell our clients that the best websites come from a collaborative effort, and this has never been more true than with the LaGrange County Economic Development Corporation. Working hand-in-hand with their staff and marketing personnel, we pulled together a vast amount of information that tells the story of LaGrange County, helping businesses and individuals understand why our county is a great place to live, work, own a business, and play.

LaGrange County Public Library

Redesigning the county library’s website was a fun and unique challenge. The old site was built in the mid-2000s, and over time it had become messy, disorganized, and difficult to navigate. We started with a freshly-redesigned logo, which helped set the site’s design. We then visited all three library branches in LaGrange, Shipshewana, and Topeka and photographed the interiors and exteriors. We simplified the site’s navigation, making it much easier for visitors to find what they’re looking for. And finally, we were given permission to change the site’s colors seasonally.

Cablescan

Cablescan, which was founded in 1969, manufactures continuity testers and interface accessories for wire harnesses, cable assemblies, back planes, circuit boards, and flex circuits. To be honest, we don’t know much about all that, but we put together a very nice website that is easy to navigate and nice on the eyes.

Baker’s Body Shop

One of the best parts of building this website was spending time in Baker’s Body Shop, photographing their crew at work. From the car wash guy, to the estimator, to the auto body technicians, to final prep and paint, it’s an exciting whirlwind of activity. It’s amazing to see how they are able to transform vehicles that look like they’re ready for the junkyard into sparkling, show-quality gems!

Elevation Park Model Company

The new website for Elevation Park Model Company was a unique challenge for us, because when we started building the website, the first product hadn’t come off the line! We started with the company logo and found complementary colors, then took photos at the factory construction site. We worked with what we had, including floor plans and construction features. We added a cool zip code dealer locator, along with an employment application to help get the company ramped up with new employees. The first park model RVs are scheduled to roll off the line in spring of ’22 and we can’t wait to see them!

Atlas IT

We were more than a little nervous when Atlas IT approached us to re-design their website. We knew they had high expectations, and as regional leaders in the tech industry, they had every right! As it turned out, building their site was an enjoyable collaborative effort! We started with their bright, happy logo colors and ran with the theme, creating a site that reflects the company’s fun approach to IT.

Northeastern Center

With five office locations in northeast Indiana, Northeastern Center helps individuals achieve emotional and mental wholeness through accessible, affordable, and quality behavioral health services. The challenge in redesigning their website was bringing simplicity to a very complicated site. With several facilities offering a wide range of services, resources, company news, and other information, boiling it all down to an easily navigable website was our first priority. We utilized stylish mega menus to help simplify the sections with several sub-pages, and laid out each page with relevant imagery and tasteful design. We also created a private portal site for use by NEC employees.

Lewis & Lambright Auctioneering & Real Estate

Founded in 1944, Lewis & Lambright truly is a household name in northeast Indiana. The company has come a long way since its early beginnings with Wink Lewis as an auction company, to the addition of real estate sales under the watchful eyes of Harvey & Pat Lambright, to its present day position as a leader in both areas of business with the Lambright’s daughter, Denise Scott. Lewis & Lambright continues to stay current in their marketing efforts with our redesign of the website, which displays current real estate listings, upcoming auctions, and information about the company and its employees. There’s even a memorial to Harvey & Pat Lambright, two of LaGrange County’s finest citizens.

Sturgis Fest

We pulled double-duty when we re-designed the Sturgis Fest website in 2021, starting with the website and continuing with event photography services. Building the initial site was challenging due to the limited number of photos from past Sturgis Fests. We pulled together a selection of existing photos and royalty-free images to build the site, along with vendor and sponsor logos and information.

During the five-day event our photographer, Keith James, was on-scene to provide event photography services; his images will be used as we update the site for future festivals. You can see a sampling of the photos below.

Evolve Products

The Evolve Products brand specializes in laundry and household cleaning products, and is part of Custom Bottling & Packaging’s diverse line of cleaning products. During the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, sales of their product skyrocketed and they needed a more professional e-commerce website to handle the rush of sales. We worked with their marketing director to create a clean, fresh-looking site that reflects the nature of their product line. We also did all their product photography, with shots of their product packaging that is light and bright.

Rosewood Dental Group

We first designed Rosewood Dental Group’s website in 2016, and we have redesigned the site for 2023. The new site offers much of the same information with updates where applicable, and we also used more informational doo-dads to bring more life to the site. These include rolling testimonials, dental facts, and “by-the-numbers” info that help Rosewood’s visitors learn more about their company and capabilities in fun and interesting ways.

Dr. Dean Amundsen, O.D.

Dr. Amundsen is more than just an optometrist; he’s a diagnostician who cares deeply for his patients and their eye care. He has invested in complex equipment that helps him see into the future of your eye health. His office feels more like a visit to a health spa than a doctor’s office, and his friendly staff makes visitors feel welcome and cared for.

We designed the original site for Dr. Amundsen in 2014. In 2021 we re-designed the website using a new color palette and a wider, more free-flowing design. We also updated the text and added fresh new content and images.

Hoosier Concrete Pumping

We became aware of Hoosier Concrete Pumping when our basement wall began to collapse! After talking with several contractors about how best to remedy the situation (with estimates in the tens of thousands) we talked with Myron, the owner of HCP, who suggested pumping concrete directly onto the walls with some metal mesh reinforcement. The cost was substantially less, his company did great work, and our basement walls will now last several lifetimes! HCP focuses on large, commercial sites, but we were glad they were able to help us. In turn we were able to help them by creating a brand new website that showcases their ability to get concrete into hard-to reach places!

LCYC

LaGrange Communities Youth Centers (LCYC) is a non-profit that seeks to make life better in LaGrange County, Indiana. Initially it was founded due to a rise of juveniles in the justice system, seeking to find alternatives for local youth and strengthen ties in the community. It has since grown to become a leading community organization with after-school programs and activities. LCYC currently has plans underway to build a large community center that will benefit not only youth, but the whole community with indoor soccer, basketball, volleyball, a running track, community room, offices, and more.

JudithM.com

Judith M Millinery Supply House is a millinery supply mail order company located behind an unassuming storefront in LaGrange, Indiana. Judith M began shipping hatmaking supplies to mail order customers in 1994 and has had a web presence since 1996. In 2020 we redesigned their website, bringing it into the modern age with WordPress and WooCommerce selling ribbons, veiling, hatbodies, fasteners, and an array of other hatmaking supplies to customers all over the world. The site also offers a wealth of information and resources for hat makers with a blog, offsite links, and more.

S&H Metal Products

Since 1973 S&H Metal products has fabricated metal in northeast Indiana, making a variety of light galvanized fabrication parts for the RV and modular home industries. With on-site engineers and designers, along with a 38,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, S&H is a beehive of activity.

Tiffany’s Restaurant

Tiffany’s Family Restaurant is located in the small town of Topeka, Indiana, right in the heart of Amish country. Originally a small diner, it was purchased in 1987 by Fritz and Tina Helmuth and named for their youngest daughter. The Helmuths expanded the restaurant in 1992 and it’s been a Topeka favorite ever since, serving home-style meals to locals and tourists, many of whom visit the Topeka livestock auctions. If you’re looking for an honest meal at a good price, and if you enjoy home-made pies, you will love Tiffany’s Restaurant.

Grogg-Martin Auctioneers & Realty

Grogg-Martin is a longtime fixture in northeast Indiana. Founded in the early sixties, their team of auctioneers and real estate professionals proudly proclaim that they “sell the earth and everything on it!” We redesigned their site in early 2020, focusing on their upcoming auctions, real estate listings, their involvement with the annual Michiana Farm Show, and more. Grogg-Martin is a great company with a solid reputation, and we are happy to work for them.

Silver Star Leather

In the third largest Amish settlement in the United States, tucked away on a back road near Shipshewana, Indiana, you’ll find a great little leather workshop called Silver Star Leather. The owner, Loren Yoder, started out by making bridles and gear for the local Amish community. He moved on to belts and wallets, and after a spell his wife, Dorcas, got into the game by designing her own line of luxurious purses and handbags. Recently they built a new storefront where you can watch Loren and his crew as they create a myriad of quality leather goods from plain old cowhide and an array of exotic hides like elephant, alligator, sting ray, and even frog! Visit their website to learn more.

Freedom Finish Works

Freedom Finish Works, formerly Freedom Metal Works, is a powder coating company based in Topeka, Indiana. They electronically apply a powder coat to metal products and then cure the coating at high heat to form a coating that is thicker and more durable than traditional paint products. Their 40,000-square-foot facility allows them to do everything from very small parts to large stairways, and are able to coat items manually or on an automated conveyor line system. We provided photographic services for this site in addition to building the website.

LaGrange County Trails

In rural areas many of the backroads are narrow with little or no shoulder, which can be dangerous for pedestrians and bicyclists. A group of concerned citizens began exploring the idea of using an abandoned railway to join the communities of Millersburg, Topeka, and Wolcottville. The project is similar to the Pumpkinvine Trail, which joins the communities of Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury, and Shipshewana. It’s a much safer alternative for hiking and biking and will provide a fun, healthy nature trail for families and individuals who want to experience the outdoors. We’re very excited to be a part of this project!

Mory Metal Fabrication

After redesigning the JO Mory website in 2018, we were given the opportunity to retool the Mory Metal Fabrication website as well. In addition to building the new website, we also provided photographic services for the project. This was great fun for our photographer, Keith James, who said, “…getting the opportunity to spend hours taking pictures in a fab shop with welders, grinders, and the plasma arc table was so fun, a living light show!” The end result is a fun website that feels like a metal fabrication shop: a little dark and gritty, but filled with streaks of sparks and molten metal.

The Italian Pottery Outlet

We built the first website for the Italian Pottery Outlet in 1998. Over the years we have redesigned this busy ecommerce site to keep up with changing times, and the most recent update came in early 2019. With more than 2,000 products available in nearly 150 different categories, the site is complex. In the most recent update we addressed the issue of how smart phones have changed ecommerce sales. Simplifying the menuing so the site was more easily navigated was our #1  concern. We moved most of the non-sales links to the site’s footer, and eliminated complex product sub-menus, choosing instead to have users drill down to various product categories.

WM Miller Concrete Contractors

Bill Miller pours a LOT of concrete. How much? In 2018 alone he poured more than 1.7 million square feet, which is about 39 acres! He and his wife formed WM Miller Concrete Contractors in 2013, and before that he worked with his dad and brothers in the industry. WM Miller specializes in slab-on-grade floors and mezzanines, parking lots and driveways, laser screeding and finishing, sidewalks and curbs, and foundation work. Based in Shipshewana, Indiana, his company serves as a subcontractor across northeast Indiana and southwest Michigan.

TheFarmLawyer.com (Schwarz Law Office)

John Schwarz is an Indiana attorney, licensed in both Indiana and Michigan, who focuses on legal issues faced by farmers and rural clientele including estate planning, farm and grain contracts, agricultural law, USDA and FSA issues, and federal crop insurance. Our goal was to create a site that communicated in a way that his potential clients would understand and relate to.

Economy Wise Tree Service

Recently we had the pleasure of redesigning the website for this Ventura County, California-based tree service. In a highly competitive local market, we focused on search optimization, doing our best to include searchable terms related to the services they offer, as well as the names of local cities. Dynamic imagery, cool layout features, and useful information combine to make this site a definite contender for local business.

Partners Brand Seed

Partners Brand Seed, located in northeast Indiana, is a division of Lord’s Seed, which produces approximately 2% of the world’s seed corn. Partners Brand produces the retail side of seed which includes high-oil corn and soybeans. Through management of their website we’ve learned that there’s a whole lot more to corn and soybeans than meets the eye. With dozens of varieties and traits to choose from, it’s important to share their product information with seed distributors and growers in the most clean and simple way possible.

Best Forage

Best Forage is a family-owned and operated business, 5th and 6th-generation dairy farmers. Their business model is unique because of their hands-on experience growing products not only for their customers, but also for their own herds. The Best Forage website utilizes ecommerce, and presented a challenge because many of their seed and forage products are sold in large quantities, sometimes by the bag and sometimes by the pound, and in many cases delivered by freight rather than traditional shipping methods.

BPC Pest Control

Long before we started working for BPC Pest Control we used their services, twice! So when they came to us to rebuild their website we were more than happy to help because we knew they are a great company to work with. Recently we redesigned their site for the second time, and this time they also enlisted us to take care of the photography as well. If you’re looking for a pest control company in Ventura, Santa Barbara, or western Los Angeles counties, give them a call, you’ll be glad you did!

SurvivorshipLife.com

SurvivorshipLife.com is a subsidiary of J.A. Orefice & Company, an insurance brokerage located in Westlake Village, California. The site is geared toward senior citizens interested in selling their life insurance policies to solve financial issues. Our goal was to create a site that is easily navigable, and to take a complicated subject and make it easy to understand.

RWR Cleaning & Restoration

RWR Cleaning & Restoration is a family-owned and operated business with offices in northeast Indiana and central Illinois. Our goal was to reach audiences in both locations and make visitors aware of the various services offered including residential and commercial floor cleaning, duct cleaning, water damage cleanup, and mold remediation.