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    Case Study

    Web Development

    CanvasInc

    Luxury Interior Design Studio

    A premium Next.js platform replacing WordPress with a custom headless CMS, enabling independent content management for a Mumbai-based luxury interior design studio.

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    CanvasInc project showcase

    The Challenge

    CanvasInc operated on a WordPress site that no longer reflected their premium brand. It was slow, difficult to customize, and required developer intervention for basic content updates. The studio needed a website matching their design quality — fast, visually stunning, and manageable by non-technical team members.

    Technical Challenges

    • ✓Replacing WordPress — migrating from a legacy CMS to Next.js without losing SEO rankings or disrupting the live site.
    • ✓Premium luxury experience — translating high-end interior design aesthetics into a digital interface through typography, spacing, imagery, and animation.
    • ✓Custom CMS for non-technical users — intuitive admin panel for managing projects, gallery images, homepage sections, and hero content without any technical knowledge.
    • ✓Inquiry workflow — replacing the WordPress contact form with a reliable system using Resend API.
    • ✓Marketing tracking — Meta Pixel and lead event tracking for campaign attribution.

    The Solution

    A fully custom Next.js application with a hybrid CMS architecture. The public site delivers premium browsing with smooth transitions, optimized imagery, and responsive layouts. The admin dashboard provides drag-and-drop content management. Email inquiries use Resend API with confirmation workflows. Marketing pixels are integrated at the platform level.

    Tech Stack

    Next.jsReactTypeScriptTailwind CSSCustom CMSResend APIVercel

    Key Features

    ✓Luxury responsive website with premium typography and animations
    ✓Custom Admin CMS with drag-and-drop project management
    ✓Gallery management with categorization and lightbox viewing
    ✓Homepage section management (hero, featured projects, services)
    ✓Content editing for all pages without technical knowledge
    ✓SEO optimization with structured data and meta management
    ✓Contact system with Resend email integration and confirmation
    ✓Meta Pixel and lead event tracking for marketing attribution
    ✓DNS configuration and custom domain setup
    ✓Performance optimization with image optimization and caching
    ✓Scalable architecture designed for future feature additions

    Screenshots

    CanvasInc hero section with luxury interior design showcase
    CanvasInc projects gallery page
    CanvasInc individual project detail page
    CanvasInc gallery with interior design portfolio
    CanvasInc services page
    CanvasInc about page for the design studio
    CanvasInc custom CMS admin dashboard
    CanvasInc contact page with inquiry form

    Deployment

    Production deployment on Vercel with custom domain (canvasinc.in).

    — Custom domain configuration with SSL

    — Resend API integration

    — Meta Pixel and conversion tracking

    — Google Search Console and analytics

    — Post-launch monitoring and support

    Lessons Learned

    • →WordPress migration requires careful URL mapping and 301 redirects to preserve SEO.
    • →Non-technical users prefer visual content management — drag-and-drop over text-heavy forms.
    • →Premium design is not just visuals — page speed, transitions, and image optimization are equally important.
    • →A well-documented custom CMS eliminated the client's dependency on developer support for content updates.

    Outcome

    Successfully replaced the client's WordPress website with a production-ready custom Next.js platform.

    Enabled independent content management for the studio team through a custom CMS with zero developer dependency.

    Built a scalable architecture designed for future growth.

    Delivered a premium digital presence reflecting the studio's luxury interior design brand.

    Services used in this project

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