The results are in!

Hello!

I hope you’re having a good week so far.

Here at the studio, we are still buzzing from last week’s Best Awards announcement.

This year, for the first time, there’s an Ecommerce Category. Of the 14 finalists announced, 8 are from Studio Almond.

I’m incredibly proud of our team and our clients – all of whom have worked so hard together this past year.

We truly work with some of the best lifestyle brands in Australia, New Zealand and the United States, and this announcement is a testament to the calibre of our clients. Thank you for trusting us to do our best work.

Let’s take a look at the projects in the running for an award.

🟣 BEST AWARDS FINALISTS

The line-up

ACME Cups
Refined branding, strategic product education, and surprising moments of quirkiness come together in this joyful digital experience.

• Shopify design and build.

• Roadmap app suite integration.

• Ongoing support + developments.

Flooring Xtra
In a new site that feels as premium as their offering, we dialled up the education and inspiration to create a seamless user journey.

• Shopify design and build.

• Roadmap app suite integration.

• Ongoing support + developments.

• Migration from customer platform to Shopify.

RUBY
A joyful digital experience with inclusivity built into the very functionality, we created a flexible site that truly represents their brand and customers.

• Shopify design and build.

• Roadmap app suite integration.

• Ongoing support + developments.

• Migration to Shopify Plus+.
  

Hana
By translating their "cocoon of calm" online and educating customers on the unique benefits of their treatments and products, we gave them the tools to grow online sales.

• Shopify design and build.

• Roadmap app suite integration.

• Ongoing support + developments.

• Migration from Wordpress to Shopify.

Hyoumankind
“If Apple made a pillow, this would be it.” This customer review served as the inspiration for a simultaneously gentle and high-tech digital experience.

• Shopify design and build.

• Ongoing support + developments.

Acorn Furniture
With a target audience of high-end developers and interior decorators, we created a website that feels as premium as their products.

• Shopify design and build.

• Ongoing support + developments.

Muse Boutique
Editorial luxury was the aim of the game. With a fresh, custom design, we elevated the brand online, seamlessly guiding customers down the path to purchase.

• Shopify design and build.

• Ongoing support + developments.

MyCube
Using their comprehensive audience data, we designed and built a new site that helps users navigate the range and drives conversion.

• Shopify design and build.

• Roadmap app suite integration.

• Ongoing support + developments.

• Migration from headless to native Shopify plus+.

Each of these projects had a range of different creative challenges to solve, and I’m proud to have a team of some of the best ecommerce designers, developers, and strategists achieving these results on New Zealand’s biggest design stage.

Bring on awards night on Friday, October 11th.

That’s a wrap for this week!

Thanks for reading!

Until next time.

Alex Murton
Managing Director & Co-Founder
Studio Almond