Customer Service App CLIENT GEEKSPEAK LAUNCHED 2013 Visit The Site HIGHLIGHTS * Designed and developed mobile app in HTML5 / PhoneGap * Launched the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for Android and iOS * Designed to be white-labelled for retailers
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Digital Signage Ad Network (beta) CLIENT SAROLTA TECHNOLOGIES INC. LAUNCHED 2006 Visit The Site HIGHLIGHTS * Ad-serving infrastructure Beta project * Web-based media server design + development * Beta project was expanded to a suite of products * Proprietary digital signage advertising network * Point-of purchase video ads at over 40 retailers ABOUT THE PROJECT Sarolta Technologies provides a network of digital signs for Point Of Purchase(POP) advertising. Sarolta broadcasts TV-style commercials to digital displays in over 40 retail locations in Toronto. In order to manage the ad content and administer the machines remotely, Sarolta needed a web-based system that will be reliable, track all activity, and be easy to use. In 2003, envisioning the coming Digital Signage revolution, Sarolta contracted Giant Step to develop a beta project of the Sarolta Media Server. The web-based software included many features, communicating with many computer-aided digital displays. It allowed Sarolta to see what is currently playing on each machine, upload video files, track play time for each machine and so on. Expanding on the beta project, Sarolta offers a complete Digital Signage Advertising Network including a Media Server and Campaign Management tools.
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Collectible Toys Website CLIENT PPI WORLDWIDE (with Disney and Vivid Imaginations) LAUNCHED 2014 Visit The Site HIGHLIGHTS * Developed a custom responsive site for web, tablet and mobile * Interactive product catalog
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Nespresso-Compatible Coffee and Tea Capsules & Machines CLIENT CAFE LAVICA INC. LAUNCHED 2004 Visit The Site HIGHLIGHTS * Designed and developed the brand's website (using Magento eCommerce) * Enhanced the brand identity and general visual design * Produced a powerpoint presentation that led to retail placements
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CLIENT
PARTNERSHIP WITH ZOHAR GROUP & MICHAEL MORRIS
LAUNCHED
2012-on
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HIGHLIGHTS
* Developed a new consumer product with a plastic bag manufacturer (Zohar Group), and a new concept in pet clean-up bags: "Get a year's supply in just one box!". Shipped right to your door, Scoopy Bags offer the best value on the market, reducing the need to search for bags and travel to the stores. For a limited time, every purchase of a box includes a free Scoopy carrying pouch.
* Brand identity, product packaging design, website, and logistics
* Trade show booths at various pet events including Woofstock, Bark for Life and Purina Dog Walk. 'Official Poop Bag' at the 2013 Winter Woofstock sponsoring poop bag stands throughout the show.
* Developed marketing partnerships with the Canadian Cancer Society's Bark for Life program, Talent Hounds (TV show on the Pet Network), GTAPets.com, Love4Dogs, BarkLoudly and many more.
* Integrated marketing including a 'Pet Comics Contest' using Giant Step's ComicReply online contest platform - upload photos of your pet, add clip-art props, talking bubbles and post a 1-4 frame comics with your pet. The most-voted comics each month win a free box of Super Scoopy clean-up bags (a year's supply in just one box).
* Scoopy bags are also perfect to clean cat litter boxes and lock-in odors from baby diapers.
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Online Magazine & Business Directory CLIENT TheBubble.ca LAUNCHED 2004 HIGHLIGHTS * Online magazine for alternative consumption * Developed article engine for online columnists * Hundreds of articles posted ABOUT THE PROJECT TheBubble.ca is an Online Magazine devoted to the idea that people can make a difference with the simple choices they make on a daily basis. From fair trade coffee to organic produce and recycling, TheBubble.ca columnists cover the range of alternative living options. The magazine is sponsored by various organizations, including the Canadian Auto Workers, Canadian Organic Growers, Mountain Equipment Coop and the Sierra Club of Canada. The magazine founders needed an online platform that will allow them to easily publish articles on an on-going basis. Giant Step developed an article engine that allows TheBubble to easily upload and catalog articles online. Using open source system, we customized the package to fit the specific needs of TheBubble.ca Magazine.PROJECT SUMMARY INDUSTRY Media, Retail AUDIENCE General Audience TECHNOLOGY HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, MySQL DELIVERABLES Website, Content Management System (CMS) SERVICES User Interface (UI), Experience Design (UX), Web Design, Web Development
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Online Karaoke Contest CLIENT Linus Ent. ( True North / Children's Group ) YEAR 2010 Visit The Site HIGHLIGHTS * Social media marketing for children's record * Kids sing over instrumentals * Customizable animated music videos * Live music chart ( based on views / votes ) * Superstar instrumentals sold online/stores * Sold at HMV, Chapters / Indigo and morePROJECT SUMMARY INDUSTRY Music, Entertainment, Media AUDIENCE Preschool, Kids, Parents TECHNOLOGY HTML, Flash, PHP, MySQL DELIVERABLES Website, Karaoke Contest, Content Management System (CMS), User Accounts SERVICES Graphic Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Web Design, Web Development, Database Architecture, Content Production, 2D Animation
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