Street Crane

DATE

2025

CLIENT

Street Crane

OVERVIEW

Street Crane is the UK’s leading manufacturer of overhead cranes and hoists, with over 75 years of experience in the lifting industry. Specialising in factory cranes, wire rope hoists, jib cranes, and bespoke lifting solutions, Street Crane is dedicated to innovation, engineering excellence, and dependable service for customers across the UK and worldwide.

MY ROLES

  • Market Research
  • UI design
  • UX design
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The Challenge

Street Crane approached our team to redesign their website with the goal of aligning their digital presence with their status as a leader in overhead crane manufacturing. Beyond showcasing their technical expertise and broad product range, the company wanted the site to feel more personal—offering a window into the people behind the brand and the values that drive them.

The challenge was to create a more intuitive and engaging user experience that balanced industrial complexity with a human touch. We needed to simplify the navigation of technical products, improve content structure, and introduce storytelling elements that highlighted the team, company culture, and heritage. The result was a site that served both B2B clients and internal users, while bringing more personality and warmth to a traditionally functional space.

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The Solution

We developed a clean, modern website with a robust product showcase that made it easy for users to browse Street Crane’s extensive range of lifting equipment. Each product page includes clear technical specifications, high-quality imagery, and downloadable resources to support decision-making for both customers and distributors. We also introduced filtering and categorisation tools to help users quickly narrow down options based on capacity, configuration, and industry use.

To bring more personality to the site, we integrated team profiles, behind-the-scenes content, and heritage stories, giving visitors a better sense of the people and values behind the brand. A mobile-first, accessible design approach ensured a smooth experience across all devices, while improved navigation, search functionality, and calls to action made it easier for users to find what they need—and who to speak to—faster.

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The Outcome

The new Street Crane website successfully delivered on the brief—elevating the brand’s online presence with a clean, modern design that feels both professional and personable. The refreshed visual identity, combined with a more intuitive layout, helped communicate the company’s engineering expertise while also putting a spotlight on the people behind the machines.

The final design is fully responsive, easy to navigate, and built with a strong focus on user experience. Clear product pathways, engaging team content, and consistent visual styling now provide a more meaningful and efficient journey for users, reinforcing Street Crane’s position as a trusted leader in their field.

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