Idea Ranch 2.0
The creative agency's own site, rebuilt on Next.js and Payload CMS.
Visit Idea Ranch 2.0Overview
A ground-up rebuild of Idea Ranch's agency website on Next.js with Payload CMS and PostgreSQL, giving the creative team full control of content while keeping the front end fast and expressive. The build runs on Bun and includes database schema caching to keep CMS startup times snappy. Alongside the main site, I shipped a branded team-onboarding app with file uploads and automated email notifications via Resend.
Technology Stack
Key Highlights
- →Full content model in Payload CMS so the creative team owns every page without deploys
- →Database schema caching to cut CMS startup time during development and deploys
- →Branded onboarding app for new hires with uploads and Resend email automation
- →Runs on Bun end to end, from local development through production builds
Project Gallery
A walkthrough of the live Idea Ranch site.
The homepage — full-bleed brand film under the Idea Ranch masthead.
The work page — case studies filterable by capability, all driven by Payload CMS.
Case-study tiles on the live site, all managed through Payload CMS.
A case-study detail page — hero film, credits, and content blocks composed in the CMS.