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This self-directed concept portfolio demonstrates range across small-business categories. The projects show design and customer-path thinking—not invented client results.

Concept portfolio

Each example explores how a clearer structure, stronger copy, and more deliberate design can turn a passive website into a useful business tool.

Game store · Self-directed concept

Last Round Tactics

Last Round Tactics desktop homepage with an event link in the navigation, bold game-store heading, and tabletop photograph.
Desktop · Open screenshot at full size
Last Round Tactics narrow homepage with a compact menu above the tabletop photograph and Roll for initiative caption.
Narrow screen · 400px view

The visitor’s taskA player needs to find a game, see what is happening this week, and plan a visit.

The design decisionThe homepage separates the shelves, weekly events, and store information. A high-contrast event link stays easy to find in the desktop navigation.

The next actionThe intended next step is to open the weekly events section and choose a session.

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Self-directed concept · Fictional business · No client results are claimed.

Wedding and event venue · Self-directed concept

The Gathering House

The Gathering House desktop homepage showing the barn interior, venue navigation, and availability and tour links.
Desktop · Open screenshot at full size
The Gathering House narrow homepage with the barn photograph and stacked Check availability and Request a tour links.
Narrow screen · 400px view

The visitor’s taskA couple needs to decide whether the venue fits their guest list, budget, and plans.

The design decisionThe site pairs a photograph of the hall with two clear actions, then lays out capacities, package prices, and practical questions before the inquiry form.

The next actionThe intended next step is to check availability or request a tour with the event details ready.

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Self-directed concept · Fictional business · No client results are claimed.

More self-directed concepts

02 · Brewery and taproom

Cinder Line Brews

THE WEBSITE PROBLEM

A neighborhood brand needs atmosphere, current offerings, and visit information to work together instead of competing for attention.

THE OVERHAUL DIRECTION

A warm, focused customer path makes the place feel tangible and gives visitors an obvious reason to stop in.

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03 · Salon

Marigold Salon Style

THE WEBSITE PROBLEM

Services and style can feel interchangeable when the website does not establish a point of view or guide booking decisions.

THE OVERHAUL DIRECTION

Distinctive presentation, scannable services, and clearer booking intent turn browsing into a confident next step.

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04 · Pet care

Waggle Care Collective

THE WEBSITE PROBLEM

Trust-heavy services often bury qualifications, care details, and inquiry paths beneath generic copy.

THE OVERHAUL DIRECTION

A friendlier hierarchy answers the important questions early and helps the right customer reach out.

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05 · Auto repair

Ridgeline Repair Ready

THE WEBSITE PROBLEM

Drivers need to understand the available repairs, the estimate process, and how to request service.

THE OVERHAUL DIRECTION

Clear service categories and a working demo request form guide drivers from a repair question to a service inquiry.

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06 · Makerspace and workshops

Fernwood Commons

THE WEBSITE PROBLEM

Membership options and class listings need a clear next step beyond sending visitors back to another section.

THE OVERHAUL DIRECTION

Class filters, tier comparisons, and demo request flows let visitors choose a membership, reserve a class, or explore orientation.

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