The problem
A tattoo studio needs more than a gallery. Clients need to understand the artist, see current work, know policies and aftercare, and know exactly how to book before they ever call.
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Case study · Local service business
Elevated Inkness
A direct, client-owned web presence for a Gainesville tattoo studio.
Web DesignDevelopmentLocal SEOPortfolioStatic SiteQR Utilities
The solution
cranberriestudios built a focused single-artist site around Alex Gettings: a filterable portfolio, direct call-to-book flow, FAQ, aftercare, waiver access, social links, and clear studio policies.
The result
A fast static site that puts the work first, answers common booking questions up front, and gives the studio a fully controlled web destination rather than relying on social platforms alone.
Live portfolio captureDesktop
Measurable proof
Verifiable project facts instead of generic marketing claims.
98 / 100
Lighthouse performance
Tracked as the project performance baseline in the cranberriestudios portfolio.
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Portfolio photos
Current tattoo work represented in the project portfolio experience.
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Style lanes
Fine Line, Hyper Realism, Neo Traditional, Blackwork, Abstract, and Japanese.
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Direct artist contact
One artist, one point of contact, and one focused call-to-book path.
What we implemented
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Portfolio-first frontend
Current tattoo work is filterable by style and presented in responsive image cards.
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Direct call-to-book flow
Clear booking expectations, hours, phone number, deposits, age policy, and consultation prep.
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Self-service information
Dedicated FAQ, aftercare, waiver, terms, and privacy routes reduce repetitive questions.
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Responsive single-artist identity
One artist, one clear studio voice, mobile-first navigation, and a strong red/black visual system.
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Static performance architecture
Next.js static export with no public CMS dependency in the application stack.
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QR support
QR tooling is part of the project repository for offline-to-online studio workflows.
Implementation
The case study exposes the engineering choices that support the visible design instead of stopping at a screenshot.
Next.js 15.5
React 19.1
Tailwind CSS 4
Static export
Cloudflare deployment
Client-owned source
What changed for the business
- A dedicated destination for current tattoo work instead of making visitors piece the business together from social profiles.
- Booking rules and preparation are visible before the call, setting clearer expectations.
- FAQ, aftercare, waiver, review, and social routes are organized under one branded web presence.
- The source is portable and not tied to a proprietary page-builder subscription.
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