Software Engineering & Design in Glasgow
We Are Born Creative Ltd
Lilac Wynd, Cambuslang
Glasgow G72 7GH
born-creative.co.uk
Brought to you by Sir Rod Stewart and distilled on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond - Wolfie's Whisky is a RASCAL of a THING.
Empowering our client's vision, we transformed their supplied design into a dynamic online presence.
Hosted on WordPress.com VIP, we meticulously crafted a bespoke website, leveraging Typescript and React for seamless interactivity. We engineered custom Wordpress plugins and a bespoke theme tailored to their needs.
Innovating with custom Gutenberg blocks and a hand-crafted drag-and-drop library built with react and typescript for each of the clients blocks, we ensured intuitive content management. With multi-region and multi-currency functionality, the site effortlessly caters to diverse audiences across the UK, EU, and USA.
From conception to execution, our comprehensive services ushered their digital ambitions into reality.
www.wolfieswhisky.com
From blank canvas to STUNNING digital presence, we created BeautyRokz's entire brand identity and online ecosystem from the ground up.
Our comprehensive approach began with crafting a distinctive logo and complete branding package that captures the essence of modern beauty. Every visual element was meticulously designed to create a cohesive, memorable brand experience.
Built on WordPress with fully custom Gutenberg blocks, we engineered a bespoke content management system tailored specifically for the beauty industry. Our hand-crafted blocks enable seamless content creation while maintaining pixel-perfect design consistency across every page.
The complete site design showcases ELEGANT aesthetics with intuitive functionality, creating an immersive user experience that reflects the brand's premium positioning. Custom typography, carefully curated color palettes, and thoughtful layout design work harmoniously to engage visitors and drive conversions.
From initial brand conception through technical implementation and reliable hosting, our end-to-end service delivered a comprehensive digital solution that establishes BeautyRokz as a standout presence in the competitive beauty landscape.
www.beautyrokz.com
Alongside partners in Glasgow, London and Milan, Born Creative were fortunate to work on an immersive online experience for a major Italian fashion brand.
Born Creative were responsible for programming the Next JS application - an immersive 3D experience for the users to navigate and interact with video and clothing - with and integrated link to the major brands internal API systems, providing detailed information and links to purchase items in the relevant regional stores. 3D models and rendering were expertly provided by our partners . Born Creative have extensive experience using and developing NextJS, allowing us to quickly build and incorporate features.
Initially a build starts on a local development server, where coding takes place. Code is then deployed to a Staging server, where client interactions and client acceptance takes place. After acceptance the sites are launched to production where customers can interact with the system and make purchases. The major fashion brand hosted the production site on their own docker cluster.
The site was translated into 13 separate localisations, allowing multiple languages, and regional dialects to be selected by the users and allowing for integration to the regional e-commerce stores.
VideoJS was chosen to implement video playback within the 3d environment.
We developed a headless Wordpress frontend using statically-exported NextJS with GraphQL and typescript for a leading UK Marketing Agency.
The agency engaged Born Creative to create API links to their existing Wordpress data, build out the various pages and templates and create a statically exported NextJS frontend.
NextJS static export was chosen as once the structure of the frontend was created, it can be driven by the Wordpress backend and extended by the in-house team if required. GraphQL was utilised on top of the Wordpress API, allowing for custom data-queries against the Wordpress database to pull the required information for each section, or page.
Various Typescript components were created for the features on the site, for example, related blog posts, portfolio items and animated hero units
The site is very animated. There are a number of technologies used for the animation: manually key-framed SVG animations, custom lottie-files exported from adobe after effects, video and css transitions.
A TRUSTED partnership spanning years, we've continuously evolved Alastair Houston's digital presence into a refined ecommerce experience.
Building upon the solid foundation of WordPress Storefront, we transformed the standard theme into a bespoke shopping experience.
Beyond the initial build, our ongoing partnership ensures the platform evolves with changing business needs. Regular enhancements, feature additions, and performance optimisations keep the site at the forefront of ecommerce excellence.
From initial concept through years of continuous refinement, our enduring partnership demonstrates the power of long-term digital collaboration in driving sustained business growth.
alastairhouston.com
From concept to creation, we brought Autograph Signs' vision to life with a complete end-to-end digital solution.
We crafted every pixel from the ground up, designing a DISTINCTIVE brand identity and STRIKING visual presence that captures their craftsmanship.
Built on a robust WordPress foundation, we engineered custom hand-crafted Gutenberg blocks tailored specifically for the signage industry. Our bespoke development includes full WordPress Gutenberg site-editing functionality, empowering the client with intuitive content management and complete design flexibility.
Innovating beyond standard solutions, we implemented custom post types, advanced gallery systems, and portfolio showcase functionality that highlights their exceptional signage work. The responsive design ensures seamless experiences across all devices.
From initial design concepts through technical implementation and reliable hosting, our comprehensive services transformed their digital presence into a powerful business tool.
www.autographsigns.co.uk
When the world needed CERTIFIED travel solutions, we delivered a COMPREHENSIVE digital platform that made Covid testing accessible and reliable.
Empowering Sorcha Biotech's mission, we architected a complete online ecosystem for certified PCR Covid lab testing, ensuring travelers could navigate requirements with confidence.
Built on WordPress with WooCommerce integration, we engineered sophisticated booking functionality and payment processing capabilities. Our custom React-powered Gutenberg blocks transformed client designs into an intuitive, responsive interface that streamlines the entire testing journey.
Innovating beyond standard solutions, we developed bespoke WordPress plugins including cutting-edge Yoti Identity Verification integration and Certus Blockchain certification functionality. The Yoti plugin processes biometric data through secure APIs, while our Certus integration delivers tamper-proof, blockchain-authenticated certificates directly to customers.
From identity verification through certificate delivery, our end-to-end technical architecture handled complex integrations with seamless user experience at every touchpoint.
Jonathan serves as Technical Director at Born Creative, drawing on twenty years of industry experience and his credentials as a Chartered Information Technology Professional.
His background includes serving as CTO at ShadowDetect for five years, where he built an entire software stack from the ground up, including iOS and Android applications, network scanners, Azure cloud infrastructure, GitHub CI/CD pipelines, API-based backends, and Next.js frontends.
Previously as Head of Technology at ADEO Group, the award-winning Glasgow agency, he helped deliver hundreds of projects across varied sectors from hospitality to heavy industry. At ADEO Group, Jonathan's technical leadership contributed to creating award-winning websites and ecommerce platforms that drove over £45 million in client revenue.
His expertise encompasses building and software design for bespoke platforms, mobile applications, and system integrations, complemented by strategic leadership capabilities.
As a software engineer, programmer, and software architect, Jonathan combines his technical consulting skills and e-commerce expertise with his roles as a dedicated geek and father.
Zoë brings two decades of professional design experience to her role as Creative Director at Born Creative.
Her career journey includes serving as Lead Designer at The D Squad and previously as Senior Graphic Designer at ADEO Group, the award-winning Glasgow web agency where she contributed to hundreds of projects spanning diverse sectors from sports to retail.
During her tenure at ADEO Group, Zoë helped create award-winning websites and ecommerce platforms that collectively generated over £45 million in revenue for their clients.
She specializes in comprehensive brand development, creating distinctive logo designs and complete branding guidelines. Her expertise spans modern web design and user interface creation, crafting intuitive digital experiences that seamlessly blend aesthetics with functionality. Her print design capabilities encompass everything from business collateral and marketing materials to large-format displays and packaging design. Through her multidisciplinary approach, she ensures brand consistency across all touchpoints, whether digital or physical.
Beyond her professional expertise as a designer, artist, and concept creator, Zoë is a skilled communicator who balances her creative leadership with being a devoted tea drinker and mother.
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