When DBurns Design was first approached to build Queen Latifah’s new website, we knew it had to be special and enduring.  There were several areas of her lengthy career with a unique story to depict…the actress, the singer, dancer, spokesperson and model.   Not to mention, the need to maintain and continue to build upon the Queen Latifah worldwide brand online.

Immediately the DBD team created a new placeholder page for the website with an audio player of her latest hit that premiered on American Idol, a link to itunes to download that song, and a fan page sign up while we were building the overall new presence.  As it turned out, the Queen Latifah team loved the essence of the placeholder page and asked us to expand that very design into the five dimensional career and brand of Queen Latifah that we all know and love!  DBurns Design nailed the perfect design carriage on the first try and we have been thrilled to be a part of fostering and maintaining the Queen Latifah brand online!

The Art Gallerist specializes in delivering accessible and incredible art online.  When coming to DBurns Design, The Art Gallerist conveyed their desire for the visitor to feel as if they were in a gallery in  downtown Soho.

The Art Gallerist is an inspiration for experiencing the best of strolling through an art gallery without leaving the comfort of your home.

Since they are an online art dealer specializing in professional, emerging and student artists across all mediums,
the visitor can actually peruse and purchase their finest centerpiece for the newly decorated living room at the click of their mouse.

Please feel free to browse and explore a fine Art Gallery meets a web 2.0 design.

Zen Arts LA is The leading entertainment performance company in Los Angeles.  Their presentations have been featured at major events all over the city and region!  The company successfully combines a fusion of aerialists, fire dancers,  burlesque performers, premier D.J.’s  and more.  Zen Arts LA can easily be likened to The Best of  Cirque du Soleil meets alternative revelry!

Zen Arts LA challenged the DBurns Design team with the desire to create an online web presence as exciting, innovative and unique as their entertainment performances.  Our Flash team set out to do just that.  As you navigate the site, be sure to notice the array of options that meet the eye as gracefully as a live show!

ATK North America, a leader in the after market automotive industry, is a 65 year old automotive engine remanufacturer (remanufactured car engines) with facilities throughout Europe and North America. Although not a household name, ATK is well known among classic car enthusiasts because ATK’s replacement engines often outperform that of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM).

Indeed, while ATK was an Internet pioneer, they had allowed newer, up-and-coming engine companies to leap-frog ATK in the way of website design and Internet market share.

Before DBurns Design (OLD SITE)

ATK High Performance Engines (Old Site)

As you can see from their previous site, ATK’s site was definitely old school. In fact, for all intents and purposes, it had not changed since its original design in 2002. But, in May of 2007, ATK awarded the contract for professional website redesign to DBurns Design of Santa Monica, California.

ATK High Performance Engines (new website)

After conducting a thorough needs analysis and style consultation, the brilliant designers at DBurns Design created a new, sleek, masculine redesign of ATK’s High Performance Engines site. In addition, DBurns installed a robust e-commerce system that allows automotive enthusiasts to design and order their dream engine. Just like building your own computer from Dell’s website, ATK’s site allows you to configure almost every aspect of your engine.

“Excellent work on the layout of the inside pages. I had the opportunity to show it to upper management this morning and they were thrilled …” Adam Butterfield, ATK North America