Kevin Gray Design

Founder and Creative Designer at Kevin Gray Design – Began his Career in Europe, Built it in New York and Miami, and has a Globally Audience Through Social Media and his Lighting Products. 

The firm was founded in the early '90s, long before the internet became prevalent. Throughout its history, Kevin Gray has relied on word-of-mouth referrals from a trusted network of high-earning Miami clients, cultivating a reputation for transforming homes and lifestyles with his unique aesthetic. However, as technology has rapidly evolved, a strong online presence has become essential for showcasing potential and quality. To ensure that Kevin Gray Design remains one of the top interior design firms in Miami and New York, the studio's website needed a complete overhaul.

Project Goals

Design a Responsive, Professional Studio Website Showcasing the Company's Projects, Lighting Products, Press – Printed and Digital, Social Media, Travel Documentaries and Television; and a Professional Stylised Blog and Newsletter to Drive Traffic to the Website.

We created a modern clean responsive website that showcases Kevin Gray Design's projects, lighting products, published editorials, online television appearances, travel documentaries, blogs, and newsletters. It is crucial to provide a cohesive platform that aligns with the KGD brand, ensuring that the website's navigation are refined and user-friendly.

With changes in Google's search algorithms, optimising the Google Search Console’s Page Validation service is vital for enhancing search ability. Effective branding required meticulous management under a global directory, eliminating unnecessary coding and ensuring template designs were cohesive across all pages.

Additionally, new press pages were introduced to streamline content categorisation, while a redesigned footer navigation system was implemented to prevent overlap among editorials, books, projects, and blogs. Users can now scroll seamlessly throughout and view images in a large format, a feature favoured by leading architecture firms.

Responsive Design

Design User-Friendly and Compelling Content with Seamless Engagement Across all Devices

With 60% of searches now conducted on mobile devices—rising to 72% in some sectors—creating responsive web pages that function seamlessly across all platforms is essential. These pages must not only operate efficiently but also reflect the high design standards of the showcased products and interiors. The aim is to instil a sense of trust, ensuring that all pages are accessible and professional on any device. Additionally, double independent Editorial pages should be prioritised as single pages on mobile.

Effective navigation on Project, Book, and Editorial pages is crucial, allowing users to easily return to their starting point without feeling lost. By prioritising responsive design, meticulous styling, and intuitive navigation, the website can deliver a seamless and engaging experience that enhances the presentation of high-quality design products and interiors across all platforms.

Logo Design

Iconic, Intuitive, Stylish, Professional, and Trustworthy

The new logo needed to convey a sense of high value, exclusivity, and directionality, providing clarity that adds value for clients.  Maintaining familiarity was crucial to preserving the company’s identity while ensuring the visual identity reflected sophistication, luxury, and uniqueness. Therefore, the logo "KEVIN GRAY DESIGN," with the text in all capitals and "GRAY" in bold, was retained and redefined in Adobe Illustrator to ensure the logo remains crisp and current.

Remaining logos on the website retained the KGD initials bled over the orange box but adopted the new Barlow Condensed font, aligning with the website's text and complementing the Futura used in the logo. This updated design enhances the overall visual identity while staying true to the brand's cultural essence.

Colour Palette

Modern, Cultural, Identifiable, Grounded

Upon taking over the administration of the website, Studio Brosnan noted a diverse array of orange hues selected by various users, alongside undefined shades of grey. To address this, we consulted the company's archives and reinstated the original logos from printed materials, effectively redefining KGD's authentic colour palette. By leveraging the website's Design System and Global Colour settings, Studio Brosnan successfully established a cohesive colour branding strategy for consistent application throughout the site.

Portfolio Design

A Collection of Projects and their Images from Kevin Gray's Archives, Curated by Studio Brosnan. Including Unseen Images Displayed for their First Time.

The Project Pages, a portfolio of Kevin Gray Design, underwent significant upgrades. Many images, previously dormant on hard drives, were showcased for the first time through Studio Brosnan's efforts. 

Old photos were replaced with higher-quality images curated by our studio. Each project image was meticulously colour-balanced and normalised to eliminate oversaturated hues while enhancing architectural features. Unwanted objects and shadows were removed, along with any tungsten hues that affected the ambiance and serenity of the spaces, ensuring consistent continuity throughout each project's environment.

The Project Pages were designed to allow clients to engage with each high-resolution image while seamlessly scrolling through the portfolio. Navigation to other projects is facilitated by an intuitive navigation bar at the bottom of each page, enhancing user experience and accessibility.

Interior Design Photography

Architectural Photographs Capture the Style and Essence of Kevin Gray's Interiors  

In November 2022, Studio Brosnan was commissioned to photograph several projects by Kevin Gray Design. Emphasising natural light was essential to preserving the authenticity and the harmony of the environments. 

Books and Editorial Pages

Rescued From The Website's Backend And Archive, Found On Serendipitous Travels Are Restored, And Showcased

KGD's Books, Editorial, and Online News Page was previous categorised together under one title, the  Press Page. Since then, it has  under gone a restructure with subtitles in the form of categorised genres. All pages including moving image now have their own page.  New Editorial stories were found in Italy and on KGD's Archival Hard Drive. A colossal of editorials rescued throughout the decades have now been restored and showcased.

The Books and Editorial Pages were designed to enable clients to engage with each high-resolution image while seamlessly scrolling through the Editorials and Books. Navigation to other Books and Editorial is facilitated by an intuitive navigational bar located at the bottom of each page, enhancing user experience and accessibility.

Blog Design

Beautiful Design and the Presentation of Photography and Film Assets Must Be Considered When Creating Highly Engaging and Beautifully Structured Content that is User Friendly on all Devices

A blog is not merely a casual account akin to a personal diary; it serves as a vital component of a website's overall branding. It should seamlessly integrate with the site's typography, imagery, videos, and layouts. Consistent image sizing using templates enhances professionalism and coherence.

Google underscores the significance of blogs, as informative posts such as a list of the Top Ten Interior Designers in Miami, or Tips & Tricks and Knowledgeable content—can significantly improve search visibility. Therefore, maintaining a polished and professional appearance in blog posts is essential.

Newsletter Design

Beautiful Graphics,  Photography & Film Assets, and Informative Content are Essential Elements 

The newsletter is designed not only to inform but also to drive traffic to the firm's website, particularly during events, campaigns, and new product launches. Kevin Gray, a historian of arts, design, and architecture, has never documented his intriguing travels in unprecedented detail on film before. It was during our first trip to Italy that I recognised Kevin's passion, leading Studio Brosnan to encourage him to present his experiences professionally, captured on video.

We leveraged these videos as highlights on social media and incorporated them into Mailchimp newsletters to boost website traffic. All newsletters are now designed using HTML and CSS, allowing for consistent branding across the website and presenting them as professional publications on Mailchimp.

Social Media

Going Where No One Goes, Spontaneous Film Making Highlighting Showrooms, Designs, Art, and the People and their Passions 

KGD Social Media is dedicated to capturing serendipitous moments that we aim to share with the design community, enriching your knowledge and igniting your creativity. We explore unique and unconventional destinations that may not be on your radar. Stay tuned for exciting updates!

Travel

Enjoy These Treasured Moments From Kevin's Travels as He Celebrates Local Places, Their History, Art, and Design.

Kevin Gray has made a remarkable impact in the design industry, driven by his passion and extensive experience living in Paris, Italy, and Germany. He actively engages with the design community at events in New York, Milan, and Paris, as well as during Miami's vibrant celebrations.

With a wealth of hands-on experience and a deep appreciation for design at the highest academic levels, Kevin shares his knowledge and unique discoveries from his travels. His exceptional memory for architects and designers, along with their achievements, enables him to generously share these unique stories in the films below.

Introducing Kevin Gray

Founder and Creative Designer at Kevin Gray Design – Specialist in Lighting, Interior Design, Custom Furniture, Home Renovations, and Mid-Century Modern Design History

Interior and lighting designer Kevin Gray is known for transforming residences and boutiques into timeless and unique environments. He creates interiors that are understated yet sophisticated, authentic, elegant, and functional for his highly discerning clients in Miami, New York, Washington D.C., and Europe. Kevin Gray’s distinct signature designs feature clean lines and simple but well-crafted furnishings, which implement premium quality finishes, textures and materials. Known for his intuitive stylistic expression, Kevin mixes unique vintage pieces and fabrics with modern elements to design interiors that are both surprising and stunning. Clients say Kevin’s key to his success is his history of trusted collaborations with the best architects, craftsmen, and builders along with his respect for the homeowner’s personal wishes.

Kevin Gray

FOUNDER / CREATIVE DESIGNER

Kevin Gray Design

Founder and Creative Designer at Kevin Gray Design – Began his Career in Europe, Built it in New York and Miami, and has a Globally Audience Through Social Media and his Lighting Products. 

The firm was founded in the early '90s, long before the internet became prevalent. Throughout its history, Kevin Gray has relied on word-of-mouth referrals from a trusted network of high-earning Miami clients, cultivating a reputation for transforming homes and lifestyles with his unique aesthetic. However, as technology has rapidly evolved, a strong online presence has become essential for showcasing potential and quality. To ensure that Kevin Gray Design remains one of the top interior design firms in Miami and New York, the studio's website needed a complete overhaul.

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Project Goals

Design a Responsive, Professional Studio Website Showcasing the Company's Projects, Lighting Products, Press – Printed and Digital, Social Media, Travel Documentaries and Television; and a Professional Stylised Blog and Newsletter to Drive Traffic to the Website.

We created a modern clean responsive website that showcases Kevin Gray Design's projects, lighting products, published editorials, online television appearances, travel documentaries, blogs, and newsletters. It is crucial to provide a cohesive platform that aligns with the KGD brand, ensuring that the website's navigation are refined and user-friendly.

With changes in Google's search algorithms, optimising the Google Search Console’s Page Validation service is vital for enhancing search ability. Effective branding required meticulous management under a global directory, eliminating unnecessary coding and ensuring template designs were cohesive across all pages.

Additionally, new press pages were introduced to streamline content categorisation, while a redesigned footer navigation system was implemented to prevent overlap among editorials, books, projects, and blogs. Users can now scroll seamlessly throughout and view images in a large format, a feature favoured by leading architecture firms.

Responsive Design

Design User-Friendly and Compelling Content with Seamless Engagement Across all Devices

With 60% of searches now conducted on mobile devices—rising to 72% in some sectors—creating responsive web pages that function seamlessly across all platforms is essential. These pages must not only operate efficiently but also reflect the high design standards of the showcased products and interiors. The aim is to instil a sense of trust, ensuring that all pages are accessible and professional on any device. Additionally, double independent Editorial pages should be prioritised as single pages on mobile.

Effective navigation on Project, Book, and Editorial pages is crucial, allowing users to easily return to their starting point without feeling lost. By prioritising responsive design, meticulous styling, and intuitive navigation, the website can deliver a seamless and engaging experience that enhances the presentation of high-quality design products and interiors across all platforms.

Logo Design

Iconic, Intuitive, Stylish, Professional, and Trustworthy

The new logo needed to convey a sense of high value, exclusivity, and directionality, providing clarity that adds value for clients.  Maintaining familiarity was crucial to preserving the company’s identity while ensuring the visual identity reflected sophistication, luxury, and uniqueness. Therefore, the logo "KEVIN GRAY DESIGN," with the text in all capitals and "GRAY" in bold, was retained and redefined in Adobe Illustrator to ensure the logo remains crisp and current.

Remaining logos on the website retained the KGD initials bled over the orange box but adopted the new Barlow Condensed font, aligning with the website's text and complementing the Futura used in the logo. This updated design enhances the overall visual identity while staying true to the brand's cultural essence.

Colour Palette

Modern, Cultural, Identifiable, Grounded

Upon taking over the administration of the website, Studio Brosnan noted a diverse array of orange hues selected by various users, alongside undefined shades of grey. To address this, we consulted the company's archives and reinstated the original logos from printed materials, effectively redefining KGD's authentic colour palette. By leveraging the website's Design System and Global Colour settings, Studio Brosnan successfully established a cohesive colour branding strategy for consistent application throughout the site.

Portfolio Design

A Collection of Projects and their Images from Kevin Gray's Archives, Curated by Studio Brosnan. Including Unseen Images Displayed for their First Time.

The Project Pages, a portfolio of Kevin Gray Design, underwent significant upgrades. Many images, previously dormant on hard drives, were showcased for the first time through Studio Brosnan's efforts. 

Old photos were replaced with higher-quality images curated by our studio. Each project image was meticulously colour-balanced and normalised to eliminate oversaturated hues while enhancing architectural features. Unwanted objects and shadows were removed, along with any tungsten hues that affected the ambiance and serenity of the spaces, ensuring consistent continuity throughout each project's environment.

The Project Pages were designed to allow clients to engage with each high-resolution image while seamlessly scrolling through the portfolio. Navigation to other projects is facilitated by an intuitive navigation bar at the bottom of each page, enhancing user experience and accessibility.

Architectural Photographs Capture the Style and Essence of Kevin Gray's Interiors  

In November 2022, Studio Brosnan was commissioned to photograph several projects by Kevin Gray Design. Emphasising natural light was essential to preserving the authenticity and the harmony of the environments. 

Books and Editorial Pages

Rescued From The Website's Backend And Archive, Found On Serendipitous Travels Are Restored, And Showcased

KGD's Books, Editorial, and Online News Page was previous categorised together under one title, the  Press Page. Since then, it has  under gone a restructure with subtitles in the form of categorised genres. All pages including moving image now have their own page.  New Editorial stories were found in Italy and on KGD's Archival Hard Drive. A colossal of editorials rescued throughout the decades have now been restored and showcased.

The Books and Editorial Pages were designed to enable clients to engage with each high-resolution image while seamlessly scrolling through the Editorials and Books. Navigation to other Books and Editorial is facilitated by an intuitive navigational bar located at the bottom of each page, enhancing user experience and accessibility.

Blog Design

Beautiful Design and the Presentation of Photography and Film Assets Must Be Considered When Creating Highly Engaging and Beautifully Structured Content that is User Friendly on all Devices

A blog is not merely a casual account akin to a personal diary; it serves as a vital component of a website's overall branding. It should seamlessly integrate with the site's typography, imagery, videos, and layouts. Consistent image sizing using templates enhances professionalism and coherence.

Google underscores the significance of blogs, as informative posts such as a list of the Top Ten Interior Designers in Miami, or Tips & Tricks and Knowledgeable content—can significantly improve search visibility. Therefore, maintaining a polished and professional appearance in blog posts is essential.

Newsletter Design

Beautiful Graphics,  Photography & Film Assets, and Informative Content are Essential Elements 

Social Media

Going Where No One Goes, Spontaneous Film Making Highlighting Showrooms, Designs, Art, and the People and their Passions 

KGD Social Media is dedicated to capturing serendipitous moments that we aim to share with the design community, enriching your knowledge and igniting your creativity. We explore unique and unconventional destinations that may not be on your radar. Stay tuned for exciting updates!

FONTANAARTE – MILANO

Kevin visits Hana Dajani at FontanaArte's Corporate Showroom

EDRA – MILANO

Kevin visits Simon Vago at his showroom Edra in Palazzo Durini

Travel

Enjoy These Treasured Moments From Kevin's Travels as He Celebrates Local Places, Their History, Art, and Design.

Kevin Gray has made a remarkable impact in the design industry, driven by his passion and extensive experience living in Paris, Italy, and Germany. He actively engages with the design community at events in New York, Milan, and Paris, as well as during Miami's vibrant celebrations.

With a wealth of hands-on experience and a deep appreciation for design at the highest academic levels, Kevin shares his knowledge and unique discoveries from his travels. His exceptional memory for architects and designers, along with their achievements, enables him to generously share these unique stories in the films below.

VILLA MANIN – ITALIA

Some historical facts that you will find fascinating

VENICE – ITALIA

Highlights from our one day visit in Venice

GALERIA NEGROPONTES – PARIS

We visit Sophie Negropontes at her gallery near the Louvre Museum

GALERIA GASTOU – PARIS

We visit Yves Gastou’s gallery in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

MAISON RAPIN – PARIS

We visit Maison Rapin on the Left Bank, renowned for its historical treasures

MARKET SERPETTE – PARIS

We visit Philippe Mevel at the Paris Flea Markets who is the best in France for Antique Acquisitions  

ET LA LUMIERE – PARIS

Kevin visits the Et La Lumière showroom in Paris, the world's first boutique to showcase the reissue of his Orbit Lamp

ORBIT LAMP – MAISON & OBJET

Kevin showcases his Orbit Lamp during its 40th anniversary launch in Paris

Introducing Kevin Gray

Founder and Creative Designer at Kevin Gray Design – Specialist in Lighting, Interior Design, Custom Furniture, Home Renovations, and Mid-Century Modern Design History

Interior and lighting designer Kevin Gray is known for transforming residences and boutiques into timeless and unique environments. He creates interiors that are understated yet sophisticated, authentic, elegant, and functional for his highly discerning clients in Miami, New York, Washington D.C., and Europe. Kevin Gray’s distinct signature designs feature clean lines and simple but well-crafted furnishings, which implement premium quality finishes, textures and materials. Known for his intuitive stylistic expression, Kevin mixes unique vintage pieces and fabrics with modern elements to design interiors that are both surprising and stunning. Clients say Kevin’s key to his success is his history of trusted collaborations with the best architects, craftsmen, and builders along with his respect for the homeowner’s personal wishes.

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