1835 Creative Studios
Two zone controllable lighting install
OVERVIEW
1835 Creative Studios is a cultural hub located in the Sherman Heights neighborhood of San Diego, dedicated to providing community members with affordable spaces to work from and meet for creative events. Our task was to design lighting for the outdoor meeting area that was controllable in a two zone configuration with an additional accent lighting piece.
CHALLENGE
Many online stores prioritize efficiency but lack emotional engagement. Vinyl collectors often appreciate the visual culture and storytelling surrounding music. The challenge was to build a digital store that captures this culture while maintaining smooth shopping flows.
WHAT WE DID
We created a visually rich interface that highlights album artwork, artist stories, and curated record collections. The design encourages exploration while keeping navigation simple and intuitive. The platform balances retro-inspired aesthetics with modern performance and accessibility standards.
WRAP UP
E-COMMERCE UX ARCHITECTURE
Product catalog design
Record browsing interface
Product detail pages
Shopping cart and checkout flows
Search and filtering systems
Responsive layouts
UI component library
Album artwork plays a central role in vinyl culture, so product pages were designed to emphasize large imagery and visual storytelling. Each record page presents details about the artist, release year, and cultural significance.
We also introduced curated collections and editorial-style sections that highlight iconic albums and hidden gems. These features transform the store into a discovery experience rather than a simple catalog.
WE WERE HAPPY TO SOLVE
The browsing experience was carefully designed to encourage curiosity. Instead of presenting records in a purely transactional grid, the interface highlights curated collections, artist features, and editorial content that enriches the shopping journey. This approach makes the platform feel more like a cultural destination than a traditional online store.
Visual design played an important role in capturing the nostalgic feeling of vinyl culture. Warm tones, textured backgrounds, and expressive typography subtly reference the visual language of classic album sleeves and vintage music publications.
Beyond aesthetics, we also focused on performance and usability. Collectors often search for specific pressings or artists, so advanced filtering and search tools were designed to help users quickly locate rare records while still allowing them to browse and discover new music.
