Concentrate

Transforming great ideas into focused and effective solutions.

About

Concentrate is a collective of local talent operating in Central Ohio. It is run by Columbus natives, Luke Daniel and Bryan Linthicum.

We love to solve curious, complex problems relating to web design, and enjoy working closely with those who innovate. It is our belief that concentrating on the fundamentals allows us to see the bigger picture, and more accurately bring a vision to life.

We have 10+ years of experience designing on the web, and we'd love to meet over a cup of coffee to discuss your next idea. Interested? Contact us!

Why Us?

Our size is our strength.

We are a small team with a unique combination of expertise and flexibility. This allows us to more directly collaborate with clients.
We are designers and engineers.

Using current design standards and cutting-edge web technology, we create attractive, functional designs centered around usability.
We design one at a time.

We want every project to be our best work, so we focus on one design prototype at a time. This is a result of our design process, which is intended to produce a concept that best fits the vision.

The Concentrate Essentials

How we transform great ideas into focused and effective solutions:

Web Design & Development

Create or improve a site.
- Mobile-ready design
- HTML5 / CSS3 / Javascript
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce
- Sorry, no Flash.
Consulting & Support

Fill management gaps or provide project direction.
- Creative direction
- Web project management
- User Experience consulting
- Usability research
- Design mockups & wireframing
Social Media

Connect and grow on popular social outlets.
- Facebook, Twitter and G+ integration
- Blog / User-driven content
- YouTube integration
Internet Marketing & Advertising

Create brand awareness & increase site traffic.
- Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
- Google AdWords Management
- Google Analytics Reporting
- Social Media Marketing
- Bing / Yahoo Targeted Ads
Digital Photography

Flexible and studio-quality.
- Web and print-ready
- In-studio or on-site
- Products, people, facility & more
Graphic Design

Branding, visual elements & marketing collateral.
- Logo & identity
- Business stationary
- Brochure & flyer
- Interior/exterior signage
- Packaging & illustration

Everything we do follows this fundamental process:

1Discover

Discuss and gather information about the project.
- What are your ideas for the project?
- Who is the target market?
- What is the company currently doing?
- How can Concentrate help?
2Define

Compile a plan of action and generate momentum for a great idea.
- Identify crucial project resources
- Detail development scope & milestones
- Determine startup requirements
- Establish budget & estimate
3Design

Brainstorm and create an overall
‘look & feel’ for the project.
- Design visual cues & unique look
- Set direction for user experience
- Create sample layout
- Consensus on prototype
4Develop

It's time to get Concentrating!
- Programming & implementation
- Cross-platform testing
- Quality assurance
5Deliver

The final steps to success,
before and after launch.
- Post-launch marketing initiatives
- Create hand-off packet
- Schedule training
- Establish routine services

A few of our favorites:

Energy Rescue

ProfileA Central Ohio energy conservation and renewable energy company that provides cost effective solutions to improve the efficiency of buildings and reduce their energy consumption.

OverviewEnergy Rescue envisioned a web execution that complimented its approach to providing innovative energy saving technology. To reinforce the brand and drive site traffic, a clean and easy-to-use interface along with product icons were designed.

myenergyrescue.com

Web Site Development

Complete site renovation
Subtle color palette and layout
Designed for mobile web

Graphic
Design

Product & navigation icons
- Consistent style with company logo
Designed for web and print collateral

Digital Photography

Individual product photographs

Germain

ProfileA family owned and operated group of automotive dealerships, comprised of nine stores in central Ohio and seven in Florida. Brands including Toyota, Honda, Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

OverviewContinued collaboration with Germain Motor Company has resulted in a range of projects which have aided in promoting their forward-thinking message and market leadership. This is only a small selection of our favorites.

germain.com

Web Elements

Campaign microsites
E-Mail WebAds
Designed for mobile web

Logos & Branding

Seasonal campaigns
Store & company initiatives

Digital
Photography

Brand Expansion

Complete campaign design
Logo & visual elements
Brochure & in-store display

Funky & Functional

ProfileColumbus Short North's most eclectic marketplace for antiques, vintage jewelry, furniture, and more. They feature a diverse community of dealers, each with their own styles, sources, and backgrounds.

OverviewF&F sought to increase brand awareness and drive sales with an interactive tour to showcase their clients' rented spaces. A brand-aligned solution was designed that was both visually Funky, and usably Functional.

funkyandfunctional.com

Web Site Development

Complete web site creation
- Based on client's initial template
- Client-updatable featured item section
- Client-updatable interactive store tour
- Integration with client's ongoing Craigslist postings

Web Site
Development

Interactive store tour
- Detailed photo and description of each owner's booth
- Fully-updatable by F&F as booth owners change over time

Web Site
Development

Craigslist integration
- Dynamically pulls craigslist.com postings of Funky & Functional
- Contains list of most recently posted items

Jan 1 - Vintage Floral Upholstered Wood Trim Sofa Couch - $99
Jan 1 - Hard Rock Maple Night Stand with One Drawer One Door - $39
Jan 1 - Hard Rock Maple Step Back Chest of Drawers - $199
Jan 1 - Stainless Steel Top Table w/ Green Enameled Legs and Lower Shelf - $125
Jan 1 - Small Mahogany Work Table w/ 1 Drawer, Queen Ann Legs - $99
Jan 1 - Glass Top Modern Industrial Desk w/ Printer Stand - $150
Jan 1 - Wood Framed Victorian Side Chair w/ Floral Beige Upholstery - $29
Jan 1 - Danish Modern Low Credenza w/ Reversible Door Inserts - $199
Dec 31 - Pair of 1930s Side Chairs - $99
Dec 31 - Antique Oak Buffet w/ Lead Glass, Mirrored, 4 Drawers and 4 Cabinets - $550
Dec 31 - White Painted and Distressed 5 Drawer Chest - $299

see all of our items

Xtreme Limo

ProfileAn Ohio based service that offers unique, high-end, head-turning, luxurious limousine rides. Xtreme Limo prides itself in providing a high-level customer experience while offering a wide range of vehicles at competitive prices.

OverviewXtreme Limo sought to enhance web site visitor experience and entrance into social media in order to improve its relationship with clients. A Facebook page and web site facelift were elected as the most effective solution.

xtremelimo.com

Web
Development

Redesigned homepage layout
- Improved navigation to services
- Slideshow for seasonal promotions
- Facebook plugin added
Added "Xtreme Team" company bio page

Facebook Fan Page
Welcome page includes services & specials
Xtreme Limo vehicle gallery

Consulting

Provided insight and design for advertising seasonal campaigns

Photography

Professional portraits
- Photos of each of the 7 team members
- Emphasizes Xtreme's local and friendly reputation
- Complemented by a new company bio page

Graphic Design

Vehicle icons
- Match Xtreme Limo brand
- Used as buttons to provide easy navigation

All-City Cleaning Services

ProfileA Columbus owned and operated company that has over 25 years of experience in the commercial cleaning industry. All-City provides what customers are seeking from a commercial cleaning service: Consistent quality and personal service.

OverviewConcentrate worked with All-City Cleaning Services to create an all-new web site that reflects the high-quality, professional services that they offer.