1970s Retro Geek – Website Design Case Study
E-commerce site for vintage furniture by FAC Systems
1970s retro geek is a locally loved business in Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire, we created a clean, modern website that represents their brand and engages customers across the UK
Project Overview:
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Client: 1970s Retro Geek
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Type: eCommerce store
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Platform: Custom frontend + Supabase backend
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Timeline: 1 weeks
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Target Market: UK-wide furniture buyers
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Location: Hull, UK
Objectives:
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Design a fun, retro-inspired eCommerce experience
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Optimise for SEO around “mid-century furniture” and “retro sideboards”
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Integrate a product system with dynamic categories, image galleries, and custom slugs
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Enable easy backend management for stock, images, and metadata
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Deliver mobile-first performance with fast page loads
What We Did:
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Design: Created a bold, 1970s-style aesthetic while maintaining clean UX
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Development: Built a custom HTML/CSS frontend with Supabase-powered backend
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SEO: Slug structure, product-rich metadata, schema, sitemap, and internal linking
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Performance: Blazing-fast page speeds and responsive layouts
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Product Pages: Category pages for retro sideboards, coffee tables, G Plan & more
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Blog Integration: 2,000+ word posts scheduled to boost organic traffic weekly
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UK-Wide Delivery Messaging: Custom shipping logic with clear lead times
Live Website:
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