Overview
<div class="row g-5"><!-- Left Column: Story --> <div class="col-lg-6"> <h2 class="fw-bold text-white mb-4">The Concept</h2> <p class="text-white-50 lead mb-5"><strong>Antonio's Restaurant/Bar & Grill</strong> bridges the gap between traditional Italian warmth and modern digital convenience. The goal was to create an online presence that felt established yet approachable.</p> <h3 class="fw-bold text-white mb-3 mt-5">Visual Identity</h3> <p class="text-white-50 mb-4">We utilized rich, warm tones (maroons and deep golds) to evoke appetite and comfort, moving away from the sterile look of typical restaurant templates.</p> <div class="row g-3 mt-4"> <div class="col-auto"> <div class="p-3 border border-secondary bg-dark rounded-3 text-center" style="min-width: 100px;"><span class="d-block fw-bold text-white mb-1">HTML5</span> <small class="text-white-50">Semantic</small></div> </div> <div class="col-auto"> <div class="p-3 border border-secondary bg-dark rounded-3 text-center" style="min-width: 100px;"><span class="d-block fw-bold text-white mb-1">CSS3</span> <small class="text-white-50">Custom</small></div> </div> <div class="col-auto"> <div class="p-3 border border-secondary bg-dark rounded-3 text-center" style="min-width: 100px;"><span class="d-block fw-bold text-white mb-1">Flexbox</span> <small class="text-white-50">Layout</small></div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- Right Column: Mood Board / Highlight --> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="rounded-4 overflow-hidden border border-secondary shadow-lg position-relative group"><img class="w-100 h-100 object-fit-cover transition-transform duration-700 group-hover-scale" src="https://i.ibb.co/JR60F3gT/Mood-Boards.png" alt="Mood Board"> <div class="position-absolute bottom-0 start-0 w-100 p-4 bg-gradient-to-t from-black"> <h5 class="fw-bold text-white mb-0">Initial Mood Board</h5> <small class="text-white-50">Establishing the rustic aesthetic</small></div> </div> </div> </div> <hr class="my-5 border-secondary opacity-25"><!-- Key Features Grid --> <h2 class="fw-bold text-white mb-5 text-center">Key Features</h2> <div class="row g-4 mb-5"> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="p-4 border border-secondary bg-white bg-opacity-05 rounded-4 h-100"> <h4 class="fw-bold text-white mb-3">Multi-Page Navigation</h4> <p class="text-white-50 mb-0">Seamless flow between Home, Menu, Drinks, and Contact sections for intuitive user browsing.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="p-4 border border-secondary bg-white bg-opacity-05 rounded-4 h-100"> <h4 class="fw-bold text-white mb-3">Responsive Showcases</h4> <p class="text-white-50 mb-0">A Flexbox-powered image gallery that adapts perfectly to different screen sizes, highlighting food photography.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="p-4 border border-secondary bg-white bg-opacity-05 rounded-4 h-100"> <h4 class="fw-bold text-white mb-3">Styled Forms</h4> <p class="text-white-50 mb-0">Custom input styling for reservations and contact forms to match the brand's dark, rustic theme.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="p-4 border border-secondary bg-white bg-opacity-05 rounded-4 h-100"> <h4 class="fw-bold text-white mb-3">Theme Engine</h4> <p class="text-white-50 mb-0">Uniform typography and CSS variables used across all pages for complete visual cohesion.</p> </div> </div> </div> <!-- Process Timeline --> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-8"> <h2 class="fw-bold text-white mb-5 text-center">Design Process</h2> <div class="d-flex gap-4 mb-5 position-relative"><!-- Connecting Line --> <div class="position-absolute start-0 top-0 bottom-0 border-start border-secondary opacity-25" style="left: 25px !important;"> </div> <div class="bg-dark border border-secondary rounded-circle d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center flex-shrink-0 position-relative z-2" style="width: 50px; height: 50px;"><span class="fw-bold text-white">01</span></div> <div class="pb-4"> <h4 class="fw-bold text-white">Research & Discovery</h4> <p class="text-white-50">Analyzed competitor sites and Italian restaurant trends to identify key visual motifs like warm lighting and serif fonts.</p> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex gap-4 mb-5 position-relative"> <div class="position-absolute start-0 top-0 bottom-0 border-start border-secondary opacity-25" style="left: 25px !important;"> </div> <div class="bg-dark border border-secondary rounded-circle d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center flex-shrink-0 position-relative z-2" style="width: 50px; height: 50px;"><span class="fw-bold text-white">02</span></div> <div class="pb-4"> <h4 class="fw-bold text-white">Logo & Branding</h4> <p class="text-white-50">Iterated on sketches to create a timeless mark. Developed a full stationery suite including menus and business cards.</p> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex gap-4 mb-5 position-relative"> <div class="position-absolute start-0 top-0 bottom-0 border-start border-secondary opacity-25" style="left: 25px !important;"> </div> <div class="bg-dark border border-secondary rounded-circle d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center flex-shrink-0 position-relative z-2" style="width: 50px; height: 50px;"><span class="fw-bold text-white">03</span></div> <div class="pb-4"> <h4 class="fw-bold text-white">Development</h4> <p class="text-white-50">Built the site using semantic HTML and custom CSS, focusing on clean code structure and fast loading times.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div>
The Concept
Antonio's Restaurant/Bar & Grill bridges the gap between traditional Italian warmth and modern digital convenience. The goal was to create an online presence that felt established yet approachable.
Visual Identity
We utilized rich, warm tones (maroons and deep golds) to evoke appetite and comfort, moving away from the sterile look of typical restaurant templates.
Initial Mood Board
Establishing the rustic aestheticKey Features
Multi-Page Navigation
Seamless flow between Home, Menu, Drinks, and Contact sections for intuitive user browsing.
Responsive Showcases
A Flexbox-powered image gallery that adapts perfectly to different screen sizes, highlighting food photography.
Styled Forms
Custom input styling for reservations and contact forms to match the brand's dark, rustic theme.
Theme Engine
Uniform typography and CSS variables used across all pages for complete visual cohesion.
Design Process
Research & Discovery
Analyzed competitor sites and Italian restaurant trends to identify key visual motifs like warm lighting and serif fonts.
Logo & Branding
Iterated on sketches to create a timeless mark. Developed a full stationery suite including menus and business cards.
Development
Built the site using semantic HTML and custom CSS, focusing on clean code structure and fast loading times.
Design & Development Process
<div class="row g-5"><!-- Left Column: Story --> <div class="col-lg-6"> <h2 class="fw-bold text-white mb-4">The Concept</h2> <p class="text-white-50 lead mb-5"><strong>Antonio's Restaurant/Bar & Grill</strong> bridges the gap between traditional Italian warmth and modern digital convenience. The goal was to create an online presence that felt established yet approachable.</p> <h3 class="fw-bold text-white mb-3 mt-5">Visual Identity</h3> <p class="text-white-50 mb-4">We utilized rich, warm tones (maroons and deep golds) to evoke appetite and comfort, moving away from the sterile look of typical restaurant templates.</p> <div class="row g-3 mt-4"> <div class="col-auto"> <div class="p-3 border border-secondary bg-dark rounded-3 text-center" style="min-width: 100px;"><span class="d-block fw-bold text-white mb-1">HTML5</span> <small class="text-white-50">Semantic</small></div> </div> <div class="col-auto"> <div class="p-3 border border-secondary bg-dark rounded-3 text-center" style="min-width: 100px;"><span class="d-block fw-bold text-white mb-1">CSS3</span> <small class="text-white-50">Custom</small></div> </div> <div class="col-auto"> <div class="p-3 border border-secondary bg-dark rounded-3 text-center" style="min-width: 100px;"><span class="d-block fw-bold text-white mb-1">Flexbox</span> <small class="text-white-50">Layout</small></div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- Right Column: Mood Board / Highlight --> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="rounded-4 overflow-hidden border border-secondary shadow-lg position-relative group"><img class="w-100 h-100 object-fit-cover transition-transform duration-700 group-hover-scale" src="https://i.ibb.co/JR60F3gT/Mood-Boards.png" alt="Mood Board"> <div class="position-absolute bottom-0 start-0 w-100 p-4 bg-gradient-to-t from-black"> <h5 class="fw-bold text-white mb-0">Initial Mood Board</h5> <small class="text-white-50">Establishing the rustic aesthetic</small></div> </div> </div> </div> <hr class="my-5 border-secondary opacity-25"><!-- Key Features Grid --> <h2 class="fw-bold text-white mb-5 text-center">Key Features</h2> <div class="row g-4 mb-5"> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="p-4 border border-secondary bg-white bg-opacity-05 rounded-4 h-100"> <h4 class="fw-bold text-white mb-3">Multi-Page Navigation</h4> <p class="text-white-50 mb-0">Seamless flow between Home, Menu, Drinks, and Contact sections for intuitive user browsing.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="p-4 border border-secondary bg-white bg-opacity-05 rounded-4 h-100"> <h4 class="fw-bold text-white mb-3">Responsive Showcases</h4> <p class="text-white-50 mb-0">A Flexbox-powered image gallery that adapts perfectly to different screen sizes, highlighting food photography.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="p-4 border border-secondary bg-white bg-opacity-05 rounded-4 h-100"> <h4 class="fw-bold text-white mb-3">Styled Forms</h4> <p class="text-white-50 mb-0">Custom input styling for reservations and contact forms to match the brand's dark, rustic theme.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="p-4 border border-secondary bg-white bg-opacity-05 rounded-4 h-100"> <h4 class="fw-bold text-white mb-3">Theme Engine</h4> <p class="text-white-50 mb-0">Uniform typography and CSS variables used across all pages for complete visual cohesion.</p> </div> </div> </div> <!-- Process Timeline --> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-8"> <h2 class="fw-bold text-white mb-5 text-center">Design Process</h2> <div class="d-flex gap-4 mb-5 position-relative"><!-- Connecting Line --> <div class="position-absolute start-0 top-0 bottom-0 border-start border-secondary opacity-25" style="left: 25px !important;"> </div> <div class="bg-dark border border-secondary rounded-circle d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center flex-shrink-0 position-relative z-2" style="width: 50px; height: 50px;"><span class="fw-bold text-white">01</span></div> <div class="pb-4"> <h4 class="fw-bold text-white">Research & Discovery</h4> <p class="text-white-50">Analyzed competitor sites and Italian restaurant trends to identify key visual motifs like warm lighting and serif fonts.</p> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex gap-4 mb-5 position-relative"> <div class="position-absolute start-0 top-0 bottom-0 border-start border-secondary opacity-25" style="left: 25px !important;"> </div> <div class="bg-dark border border-secondary rounded-circle d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center flex-shrink-0 position-relative z-2" style="width: 50px; height: 50px;"><span class="fw-bold text-white">02</span></div> <div class="pb-4"> <h4 class="fw-bold text-white">Logo & Branding</h4> <p class="text-white-50">Iterated on sketches to create a timeless mark. Developed a full stationery suite including menus and business cards.</p> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex gap-4 mb-5 position-relative"> <div class="position-absolute start-0 top-0 bottom-0 border-start border-secondary opacity-25" style="left: 25px !important;"> </div> <div class="bg-dark border border-secondary rounded-circle d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center flex-shrink-0 position-relative z-2" style="width: 50px; height: 50px;"><span class="fw-bold text-white">03</span></div> <div class="pb-4"> <h4 class="fw-bold text-white">Development</h4> <p class="text-white-50">Built the site using semantic HTML and custom CSS, focusing on clean code structure and fast loading times.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div>
The Concept
Antonio's Restaurant/Bar & Grill bridges the gap between traditional Italian warmth and modern digital convenience. The goal was to create an online presence that felt established yet approachable.
Visual Identity
We utilized rich, warm tones (maroons and deep golds) to evoke appetite and comfort, moving away from the sterile look of typical restaurant templates.
Initial Mood Board
Establishing the rustic aestheticKey Features
Multi-Page Navigation
Seamless flow between Home, Menu, Drinks, and Contact sections for intuitive user browsing.
Responsive Showcases
A Flexbox-powered image gallery that adapts perfectly to different screen sizes, highlighting food photography.
Styled Forms
Custom input styling for reservations and contact forms to match the brand's dark, rustic theme.
Theme Engine
Uniform typography and CSS variables used across all pages for complete visual cohesion.
Design Process
Research & Discovery
Analyzed competitor sites and Italian restaurant trends to identify key visual motifs like warm lighting and serif fonts.
Logo & Branding
Iterated on sketches to create a timeless mark. Developed a full stationery suite including menus and business cards.
Development
Built the site using semantic HTML and custom CSS, focusing on clean code structure and fast loading times.