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Leadtooth has been working on some exciting projects for Draper and Kramer lately. We recently completed a rebranding and new website for their rental property management division, D&K Living.

The goal was to provide a flexible and clean design. It’s simple and casual look provides a contemporary look for the company.

The focus of the new website was to clearly present the company’s capabilities. We also needed to showcase the properties in their portfolio. We used WordPress as the foundation for the new site and customized the hell out of it. Using WordPress custom fields and some javascript, we were able to create a website that is comprehensive while still being easy to manage.

Visit the new dandkliving.com »

XEX Salon recently picked up a few Kindle Fire tablets. The intention was to allow clients to “Like” the salon on Facebook while they were waiting for their appointment. Leadtooth created this simple Facebook app to the Kindle Fire to make it happen.

When clients pick up the Kindle, the first thing they see is XEX’s Facebook app. They can “Like” the salon without having to visit Facebook.

Thanks to this little app, XEX has seen a nice rise in traffic to their Facebook page and website.

Stop by XEX at 35 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, to test out their custom Facebook app yourself!

We recently helped the Harold E. Eisenberg foundation (HEEF) redevelop their website. The Chicago-based non-profit organization needed to better clarify their two main focuses, cancer research and real estate education. They also needed to have an easy to use content management system to provide them with a one-stop shop for event registration, donations and other site content.

On the design side, Leadtooth worked with HEEF to create a design that is friendly and organized. By using a colorful design, the site is welcoming and easy to navigate.

On the development side, Leadtooth created a customized WordPress set up for HEEF. By customizing a few different plug-ins, we were able to fulfill the organizations needs.

Have a non-profit organization that needs a website redesign? Leadtooth offers non-profit website discounts.

Visit the Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation website »

Joliet Pattern, Inc. is recognized as one of the nation’s leading producers of Point of Purchase Displays, Retail Graphics and Trade Show Exhibits. When it was time to redesign their corporate website, Leadtooth was happy to help.

Visit the new jolietpattern.com website »

It seems the blog updates on our site have not been as frequent as initially expected. Our awesome clients to thank for that, as they have kept us very busy with exciting and creative projects.

The first half of 2011 has rendered many successes. New clients and projects include 180 N Jefferson, Fieldpointe of Schaumburg, Broadleaf Inc. website redesign, Joliet Pattern, 70 E Walton, The Right Spot, Twig Designs, Swaby, XEX Hair Gallery Facebook customization, and Bistrot Zinc Facebook customization.

We are finishing up and beginning work on some other great projects as well. The year is shaping up to be a good one.

The end of 2010 and first few weeks of 2011 have proven to be full of exciting work for some great clients. We’ve been launching new sites left and right over here. Here’s a quick recap of sites that have recently launched…

Twig Designs
We just launched the new website for Chicago custom jewelry maker Twig Designs. Leadtooth developed a custom PayPal set up to make selling Twig’s awesome jewelry a breeze.

Balance: Methods
We also just launched the new website for Balance: Methods in Corrective Exercise and Nutrition.

Bistrot Zinc
Leadtooth helped one of our longest-running clients, Bistrot Zinc, revamp their website with the addition of online reservations and point-to-point directions. We did some other necessary website revisions as well. We’re excited to help Bistrot Zinc build their online presence in 2011.

Meridian 87
We recently launched the new website for Meridian 87, a Chicago office providing Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

SWABY
Leadtooth worked with Chicago fashion Designer Shernett Swaby to create a custom website design to showcase and sell her clothing and accessories.

All-Star Pet Care
We love dogs. Our logo is a dog. It was awesome being able to help our favorite Chicago dog daycare provider All-Star Pet Care design and develop a new website.

Graefen Development
Leadtooth provided Graefen Development with a custom website design and development that enables the Frankfort, IL, construction contractor to easily manage their project portfolio. The new Graefen Development site also includes a customized client access section.

The Law Office of Martin Quintana, P.C.
Leadtooth design and developed the website for the Chicago Law Office of Martin Quintana, P.C.

Quite a few new logo and print design projects have been completed recently as well. Browse through the graphic design portfolio for a few new examples.

More to come!