Design Meeting with Tony (60 Min) (Bryan Essing) - August 19

VIEW RECORDING - 27 mins (No highlights)

Meeting Purpose

Update Bryan Essing's website to reflect his current professional status as of 2025.

Key Takeaways

• Updated homepage with new headshot and improved photo layout

• Revised "About" page to include both acting and drumming credentials

• Added new music projects and streaming links to the "Drummer" page

• Discussed potential future website refresh to modernize design and functionality

Topics

Website Homepage Updates

• Adjusted focal point of existing photo for better mobile display

• Added new horizontal headshot as first image in slideshow

• Ensured all homepage photos are rectangular for consistency

About Page Revisions

• Updated bio to read: "Bryan Essing is a NYC-based actor and drummer"

• Included recent acting credits and music projects (War Nerve, Blitzspeer, Faction Zero, Kincaid)

• Removed outdated information about original hometown

Actor Page Enhancements

• Moved new acting reel to top of page

• Added custom thumbnail image to reel using new headshot

• Discussed potential for further layout improvements in future website refresh

Drummer Page Modifications

• Updated layout with "DRUMMER" header in large caps

• Added streaming links for newest demos on various platforms

• Included link to Warner official website and BandMix profile

• Adjusted button sizes to emphasize official website link

Website Management Discussion

• Noted that the site is on an older version of Squarespace

• Discussed potential benefits of upgrading to newer Squarespace version

• Explained challenges of managing multiple client websites and design team

Next Steps

• Bryan to monitor website for any additional needed changes

• Consider scheduling direct calls with Tony for future updates

• Potential future project: Full website refresh to modernize design and functionality

• Tony to send invoice in September for recent update work