Antique Dealers • Online Antique Shop • Online Quotes
Project Overview
Oracle Creative Media partnered with Grey Starling, a newly established antique dealer, to bring their vision of an online antique shop to life. The goal was to set up a professional platform that not only showcased their collection of antiques but also provided an efficient way for customers to request quotes and make purchases online.
Grey Starling Antiques
Sam and Dan
Antiques and E-Commerce
Design and Development
We built a standard e-commerce website tailored to Grey Starling’s specific needs. Following their design guidelines and preferences, we worked closely with the client to ensure the site’s layout and features aligned with their business goals. While the logo was designed by another agency, we ensured the website complemented the branding and presented the antiques in a way that highlighted their charm and uniqueness.
Bringing Antiques to the Digital Marketplace
The Grey Starling Project Journey
We began by understanding the client’s vision for their new business. Georgina Gallie and her team came in for meetings to show us examples of websites they admired. This collaboration allowed us to identify the features and functionality that would best serve their business. We also provided advice on how to handle shipping antiques and operate efficiently online.
Our team developed wireframes to visualise the website’s structure and functionality. These wireframes were shared with the client to ensure the design met their expectations. The focus was on creating an intuitive user experience that would make it easy for customers to browse, request quotes, and complete purchases.
While the logo was created by an external agency, Oracle Creative Media took creative control of the website design. We followed Grey Starling’s design guidelines to craft a clean, visually appealing site that put their antiques front and center. Subtle typography and a neutral colour palette were used to maintain a timeless aesthetic suitable for an antiques business.
We used a standard e-commerce platform, customising it to suit the needs of Grey Starling. This included features for online quotes, seamless checkout, and a content management system that would allow the client to easily update their inventory.
We provided comprehensive training to the Grey Starling team, ensuring they were confident in managing their website and running their online business. This included guidance on updating product listings, processing orders, and handling customer enquiries.
The website was launched successfully and has been well-received by both the client and their customers. Post-launch, we monitored the site closely, making adjustments based on feedback and ensuring a smooth operation.
A Rewarding Collaboration with Grey Starling
Working with Grey Starling was an exciting and rewarding experience. From the initial meetings to the final touches, our team enjoyed collaborating with Sam and her passionate team. Seeing their dream of an online antique shop come to life was incredibly satisfying. The result is a beautiful, functional website that positions Grey Starling as a trusted name in the online antique market.
