Think Tank Designs
USA > California > Chino Hills
Experienced Web Designers specializing in eCommerce, Maintenance, Content Management, Redesigns. Call now 909-393-6363.
Think Tank Designs is a web design agency in Chino Hills, CA. We have over 10 years of experience specializing in:
• Web Design • eCommerce
• Website Maintenance • Content Management Systems
• Website Redesigns • SEO/Hosting
Think Tank Designs believes that successful visual communication starts with strategic thinking and is guided by the intelligence of practical, real life experience. We strive for the absolute best solution to every design challenge.
Call (909) 393-6363 now to discuss your web project and get a free no-obligation quote.
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Food & Drink, Not for profit / Charity, Retail, Building & Construction, Manufacturers & Engineers, Other, Automotive, Health & Beauty
Tends to work with:
Private Companies, Non-profit Organisations, Corporations / Public Companies, Startups
General location of clients: Southern California, Inland Empire, Orange County
Latest Project
FeedMe411.com
FeedMe411 is an online restaurant review directory. The client needed a scalable website that would grow with their company. We gave them the ability to update restaurant listings, videos and reviews themselves without the need for ongoing maintenance costs. The website can also manage paid banner advertisements.
This project included a customized Content Management System (CMS), iPhone and iPad compatibility, videos, image galleries and a blog that can be manage through the content management system.
What We Have Achieved
Think Tank Designs has not been reviewed yet.
Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Think Tank Designs:
”The Reliable Web Designers”
What We Do?
Technologies Used:
CSS, (X)HTML, Flash, mySQL, PHP, ASP, JavaScript
CMS Used:
Open Source
We create websites that you can update yourself. You own the site. Absolutely no monthly fees. Works with brochure websites, ecommerce websites, content management systems (CMS), databases or anything else you need.
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English
No. of Employees: 1-5
Established: 1998
Joined WWDC: 30 March 2009
FeedMe411.com
- Content and Copy
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
FeedMe411 is an online restaurant review directory. The client needed a scalable website that would grow with their company. We gave them the ability to update restaurant listings, videos and reviews themselves without the need for ongoing maintenance costs. The website can also manage paid banner advertisements. This project included a customized Content Management System (CMS), iPhone and iPad compatibility, videos, image galleries and a blog that can be manage through the content management system.
Languages: N/A
Project type:
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla!
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 5
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL
Completion date: September 2010 (on-going)
Wholly Molar
- Development
WhollyMolar.com is a continuing education online class for dentists and dental students. Think Tank Designs worked with Wholly Molar to establish their initial online presence which included an online database of password protected lecture videos, online student registration, grading capabilities, and downloadable Powerpoint presentations of each lecture. WhollyMolar.com was created within a Content Management System that allows them to make their own updates reducing their future website maintenance costs.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Health & Beauty
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla!
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 6
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL
Completion date: April 2010
FlexRake.com
- Content and Copy
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Flexrake is an online retailer of gardening tools. They came to us with a website that suffered from poor navigation, confusing product categorization and a layout that was hurting revenue. Think Tank Designs quickly created a new design, solved the navigational issues, re-coded the existing site and has since increased Flexrake’s sales. This project included 4 wireframes to solve usability problems, a completely new design based on their current look and feel, and modification of the client’s existing site which saved them the expense of a complete website rebuild.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Other
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Magento
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 5
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: March 2010 (on-going)
ClayModelers.com
- Development
ClayModelers.com is a manufacturer of automotive design kits and replacement products. They asked us to build an ecommerce website to sell their products online and provide ongoing consulting. We built a shopping cart that includes a Content Management System (CMS) so the client can manage the site themselves. This allows the client to change prices, add/delete product and change content on their own. The site handles credit card/PayPal transactions, has shipping calculators, coupon codes for discounts and a video demonstration of the product.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Automotive
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla!
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 5
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL
Completion date: October 2009 (on-going)
eMarinePX
- Content and Copy
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Think Tank Designs has been working with U.S.M.C. Specialties retailer eMarinePX. The relationship has lasted years and has included ads, catalogs and now a complete redesign of their online store.Think Tank Designs stepped in and took control of creating a positive customer experience. We can expect to see higher conversion rates and increased sales.Their old website suffered from bad site architecture and forms that didn't work. We're even making it possible for the client to update their own content through a Content Management System (CMS).
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Miva Merchant.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 5
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: October 2009 (on-going)
Irvine Housing Opportunities (IHO)
- Branding
IHO is a non-profit organization that develops affordable housing through new construction and rehab of existing structures. IHO noted that ALL of their marketing looked different. They were using multiple logos and an uninformative website that's been hurting their brand for years. IHO was having trouble attracting new development partners allowing their competition to gain a foot hold in their industry. IHO made it clear that what they do is a very caring and responsible service they wanted better portrayed to their target audience. Included in this project was web design, coding, logo, stationery, collateral and consulting.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Not for profit / Charity
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML
Completion date: March 2009 (on-going)
The Thinnery Sugar Free Bakery
- Content and Copy
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
The Thinnery specializes in creating sugar free desserts and baked goods. They're a sugar free "heaven" for Diabetes, Weight Watchers, people with heart conditions and hyperactive children. The Thinnery has been creating diet desserts and specialties in the same location since 1978. It was very important to the owner to portray The Thinnery as a place that makes sugar free life tasty. A place where you can have your cake and eat it too. Included in this project was web design, coding, copywriting for the web, consulting and search engine optimization.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML
Completion date: March 2009 (on-going)
Resource Equipment Company
- Content and Copy
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Resource Equipment sells balers, compactors and associated products/services. The client needed website maintenance and a website redesign. Their current website suffered from poor navigation, badly outdated content, missing product information and wasn’t generating business. Think Tank Designs quickly completed important site updates then reorganization of the website began. We created a memorable “identity”, an interactive photo gallery, easy to use contact forms, streamlined navigation and made it search engine friendly.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Manufacturers & Engineers
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: February 2009 (on-going)
Terra Vista Town Center
- Development
Think Tank Designs partnered with an ad agency to create an informational website for a local shopping venue in Rancho Cucamonga, California.Terra Vista Town Center's new website includes an events & info page, downloadable location map, store directory and a simple hit counter.Think Tank Designs provides ongoing site maintenance to keep their website up to date.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML
Completion date: November 2007 (on-going)
Vince's Spaghetti
- Content and Copy
Vince’s Spaghetti is a local pasta restaurant that’s been in business since 1945. The owners wanted to create a simple informational website that would follow their existing branding and bring in new patrons. Think Tank Designs responded by created a website that includes the restaurant’s menu, contact information, company history and promotes their banquet facilities and fundraising opportunities. This website included web design, cross browser compatible coding, Google Analytics statistics and consulting.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML
Completion date: September 2007 (on-going)
Forte Lighting, Inc.
- Branding
Think Tank Designs worked together with Forte's in-house programmer to create this lighting company's website.Forte wanted their website to be an online catalog that could be more easily and cost effectively updated in contrast to their print catalog.We worked on the web design while their programmer created a database, search functions, dealer locator and a customer login.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Building & Construction
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: November 2005
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Heath C. Meyette
Art Director / Partner
Heath earned his BFA in Graphic Design from Cal State Fullerton and freelanced on major accounts throughout Southern California before founding Think Tank Designs with Robin Lindblom in 2000. Highly skilled in both print and web design, Heath heads the design department and oversees all projects from concept through completion.
Although his dominant focus is web design, Heath is also an experienced illustrator with classical training in the fine arts. His diverse creative palette and fine arts education brings a higher level of aesthetics to client projects.
Heath appreciates the importance of listening carefully. "Every client comes to us with a special challenge. Often, they are not getting quality work, which usually means the supplier has stopped listening."
Heath's meticulous nature and dedication to client satisfaction is one of the fundamental reasons for the success of Think Tank Designs. "Our business model is based on a simple but often ignored principle: If we focus on each client's business, our business takes care of itself."
Awards and accomplishments
- Over 24 regional and national web design and logo design awards.
- Featured 3 times in the book American Corporate Identity 2007 which highlights the best identities from across the nation.
- Interviewed for the book, Breaking Into Graphic Design: Tips from the Pros.
- Member of the Inland Empire Ad Club
- American Advertising Federation Addy Award Judge (2007 and 2008).
- Members of the Program Advisory Committee for the Art Institute - Inland Empire.
- Instructor - Art Institute Inland Empire.
- Members of the Program Advisory Committee for San Bernardino Valley College.
Robin Lindblom
Creative Director / Project Coordinator / Partner
Robin earned her BA degree in graphic design from Cal State San Bernardino in the late nineties. She began her career as a graphic designer with a major product manufacturer in Southern California.
As an in-house graphic designer, she was responsible for art direction and finished design for an ever evolving product line. "It was through practical applications that I learned how graphic design directly impacts the bottom line."
As a partner at Think Tank Designs, Robin's strength is big ideas and the ability to apply them to achieve client objectives.
She works closely with each client to understand their needs and deliver the best solutions. "Our clients bring a lot to the table as far as what they need. Heath and I are collaborative in our approach and welcome client input throughout the design process."
Awards and accomplishments
Over 24 regional and national web design and logo design awards.Featured 3 times in the book American Corporate Identity 2007 which highlights the best identities from across the nation.Interviewed for the book, Breaking Into Graphic Design: Tips from the Pros.Member of the Inland Empire Ad ClubAmerican Advertising Federation Addy Award Judge (2007 and 2008).Members of the Program Advisory Committee for the Art Institute - Inland Empire.Instructor - Art Institute Inland Empire.Oversees the Inland Empire Ad Club's Academic Achievement Award.Members of the Program Advisory Committee for San Bernardino Valley College.
WWDC:
What's your name and position in the company?
Think Tank Designs:
”Robin Lindblom, Project Coordinator”
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Think Tank Designs:
”The Reliable Web Designers”
WWDC:
What's your business philosophy?
Think Tank Designs:
”Think Tank Designs believes that successful visual communication starts with strategic thinking and is guided by the intelligence of practical, real life experience. We strive for the absolute best solution to every design challenge.”
WWDC:
Describe your office environment.
Think Tank Designs:
”Communicate with our web designers on your terms, in your language. We're capable and willing to speak with you.”
WWDC:
How do you get the majority of your business?
Think Tank Designs:
”Referrals”
WWDC:
What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
Think Tank Designs:
”Honesty and mutual trust.”
WWDC:
If a client was trying to decide between a shortlist of web design companies, how would you recommend they go about selecting the right one for them?
Think Tank Designs:
”Who do they feel most comfortable?”
WWDC:
Where do you see the web design industry in the future?
Think Tank Designs:
”Websites will require more and more interactivity and customization to remain viable. Content Management Systems will become the norm. Mobile websites and Mobile Commerce will continue to play an increasingly large role in the future of this industry.”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
Think Tank Designs:
”Mac”
WWDC:
If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
Think Tank Designs:
”Your website is never complete. It requires constant monitoring, updates and marketing.”