Atelier & Co. Art Studio Website

Project Case Study

Atelier & Co. Art Studio Website

A Toronto-based kids art studio marketing website designed for trust-building, fast program discovery, and a streamlined inquiry flow. Launched in under a month as a solo build and continuously improved based on ongoing requests.

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Category
Education / Local Business Marketing Website
Client
Atelier & Co. (Art School in Toronto)
Type
Marketing Website
Role
Solo: information architecture (IA), UI implementation, responsive layout, content structuring, and ongoing iteration.
Goal
Build trust quickly and help visitors understand programs, then convert intent into inquiries with minimal friction.
Scope
Home, Programs, Regular Classes, Camps, Who is Mi, Monthly Class Plan, Testimonials, Contact + email inquiry integration

Overview

The Atelier & Co. website is a trust-first marketing site for a Toronto kids art studio. The experience is built to help parents quickly answer the questions that matter: what the studio is about, which program fits their child, what the learning journey looks like, and how to get in touch without friction.

This project was delivered as a solo build in under one month, and it continues to evolve through ongoing content and UX improvements based on operational requests.

Objectives

Establish credibility quickly through clear messaging and structured content

Enable fast program discovery by age group and class type

Make the class experience more predictable via a monthly plan and weekly themes

Reduce uncertainty with “decision-ready” information (schedule, pricing, policies)

Provide a low-friction inquiry flow across multiple channels (phone/email/social)

Audience Context and UX Constraints

Parents browsing local education services typically move through a consistent decision path:

1.

Is this place credible and safe for my child?

2.

Is there a program that fits my child’s age and needs?

3.

What will they actually do in class week to week?

4.

When is it, how much is it, and what are the policies?

5.

How do I ask questions or enroll?

The site’s navigation and page hierarchy intentionally mirror that sequence so visitors can make progress without getting lost.

Information Architecture

The site is organized around “explore → confirm → inquire”:

Programs: first-level split between Regular Classes and Camps

Regular Classes: age-based groups with schedule and pricing details in one place

Camps: seasonal offerings surfaced for quick selection (e.g., summer/holiday)

Who is Mi: instructor/founder story to strengthen trust

Monthly Class Plan: weekly themes to show structure and learning progression

Testimonials: proof and reassurance after exploration

Contact: direct inquiry channels consolidated into a single destination

Key Product Decisions

1) Programs as a Fast Decision Gateway

The Programs page is designed to reduce cognitive load by providing an immediate split between Regular Classes and Camps, then guiding visitors by age group. This supports quick self-selection and reduces “scroll fatigue.”

2) Regular Classes as a “Decision-Ready” Page

Rather than spreading key details across multiple pages, Regular Classes consolidates the information parents need to make a decision: age fit, schedule, pricing, and essential policies. This reduces back-and-forth messaging and improves inquiry quality.

3) Monthly Class Plan to Make the Experience Tangible

A common hesitation is: “What will my child actually do?” The Monthly Class Plan introduces weekly themes and the learning flow, helping parents visualize outcomes and making the program feel structured and reliable.

4) Contact Built for Speed (Not Form-Heavy)

For a local studio, fast contact matters more than complex forms. The Contact page prioritizes phone/email/location/social links for immediate action. Email inquiry handling is supported via Nodemailer to streamline operations.

Technical Implementation

Stack

AreaImplementationNotes
FrameworkNext.js 16 (Turbopack) + React 19Modern routing and fast dev/build cycles
LanguageTypeScriptConsistent typing and maintainability
StylingTailwind CSS 3Rapid iteration with cohesive design tokens
EmailNodemailerServer-side inquiry delivery
SVG@svgr/webpackReusable SVG assets as React components
Optimization@next/bundle-analyzerBundle inspection for performance hygiene

Implementation Highlights

Componentized sections for frequent content updates (program blocks, CTA patterns)

Responsive typography and spacing tuned for readability on mobile

Clear separation of content blocks to keep future edits predictable

Bundle analysis workflow included to monitor growth and keep UI lean

Ongoing Iteration

Post-launch, improvements are driven by real operational needs:

content updates and copy refinements

navigation and mobile readability tweaks

inquiry flow simplification

performance and bundle hygiene checks

The result is a living website that stays aligned with how the studio operates day-to-day.


Live: https://atelierandco.servith.com/

Role: Solo delivery (IA → UI → ongoing iteration)