Title: Crestone Solutions
Author: Travis McAshan
Published: May 6, 2021
Last modified: October 22, 2025

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 Crestone Solutions

# Fast-growing IT and ⏎ cyber security provider

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 Crestone Solutions

## Fast-growing IT and ⏎ cyber security provider

 Conceptually, some projects are harder to visualize than others. For example, what
do you picture when you think of IT solutions? With that in mind, we started brainstorming
ideas for Crestone Solutions, a leader in the IT and online security space. Eventually,
the answer became clear: show the horizon.

 Credits

Creative direction: Drew Lyon
 Project manager: Jessie Ferris Content strategist:
Travis McAshan Lead designer: Marian Brchan

 [Visit website](http://crestonesolutions.com/)

 [Let’s talk about your project](https://www.glidedesign.com/lets-talk/)

## What We Did

 [Design](https://www.glidedesign.com/work?work-type=web-design-ux) [Development](https://www.glidedesign.com/work?work-type=web-development)

Overview

Conceptually, some projects are harder to visualize than others. For example, what
do you picture when you think of IT solutions? With that in mind, we started brainstorming
ideas for Crestone Solutions, a leader in the IT and online security space. Eventually,
the answer became clear: show the horizon.

## At a Glance

![Image](https://www.glidedesign.com/wp-content/uploads/crestonesolutions-layout-
01-2-1-1.png "Image")

![Image](https://www.glidedesign.com/wp-content/uploads/crestonesolutions-layout-
02-1-1-1.png "Image")

![Image](https://www.glidedesign.com/wp-content/uploads/crestonesolutions-layout-
03-1-1-1.png "Image")

![Image](https://www.glidedesign.com/wp-content/uploads/crestonesolutions-layout-
04-4-1-1.png "Image")

![Image](https://www.glidedesign.com/wp-content/uploads/crestonesolutions-layout-
05-3-1-1.png "Image")

![Image](https://www.glidedesign.com/wp-content/uploads/crestonesolutions-layout-
06-3-1.png "Image")

![Image](https://www.glidedesign.com/wp-content/uploads/crestonesolutions-layout-
07-3-1.png "Image")

## Visual peace and functional precision

The homepage of this site opens with a layered animation that unfolds in just a 
few seconds: a subtle color wash, a power line graphic, mountain imagery, drifting
clouds, and a vertical grid hinting at structure and security. As you hover, service
offerings appear in a calm, intentional way. It sounds complex, but the result feels
peaceful, not busy. An elegant visual metaphor for what the company offers.

Functionally, the site was built to clarify their services and guide users toward
getting in touch. We kept page content concise and purpose-driven, ending each section
with a strong call to action to support conversion. To reflect their varied audience,
the navigation is structured around two clear paths: visitors can browse by the 
type of solution they need or by the market they’re in. This dual structure helps
ensure users can find what they’re looking for without confusion.

Looking back, we’re proud of how the site brings clarity to an abstract offering.
It’s a great example of how design, animation, and content can work together to 
tell a nuanced story and make it easy for people to engage.

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