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Dante System Designer (DSD) is a web app designed to make it extremely easy for users to create and modify networked audio systems.
Delivering ease of use is difficult to achieve but the majority of users don’t even need to look at the brief instruction video.
Users log in, and select from over twenty pre-made template system diagrams.
Once a template is selected, it becomes their drawing and they can change equipment types, quantities and names. When changing equipment, they can select from over 3,000 products in the Dante Product Catalog. Over 500 of these have a custom drawing – and that list is growing all the time – whilst the others use a generic drawing to represent the product.
As you change the items of equipment connected on the network the number of switch ports automatically changes, helping users to specify the correct switch.
Once users have finished tailoring the drawing to their exact specification they can export it as a PDF, as a bill of materials or as a system report with more detailed information.
Additionally they can share a direct link to the drawing so customers or bidders can see, but not modify, the proposed system design.
This was a substantial development project, delivered within six months. Copper Leaf designed, developed and managed the project with very little resource from the client.
Before we started any coding, we created wireframes of each and every element and reviewed the user experience to make it as easy as possible to use.
Separate from this we developed a FileMaker database to handle all the product information. Dante System Designer synchronises with the FileMaker database when new products become available. This is an extensive database allowing individual manufacturers to log in and view their products.
The same database also feeds the Dante Product Catalog on the Audinate website. To achieve this, we wrote a custom WordPress plugin to carry out the synchronisation of product data. We have used this plugin on several customer websites as it is ideal for sites featuring many products with lots of technical information.
Dante System Designer runs fast on a managed server and can cope with tens of thousands of accounts, thousands of simultaneous users and any number of user drawings.
If you would like users to understand how to connect and configure your products better then chat to us about developing a tool or app specifically for you.
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After studying Graphic Design at the University of Kent, CJ embarked on her journey into the creative working world, joining Copper Leaf Media to apply and develop her skills as a member of the graphics team.
With the combination of natural creativity matched with her formal qualifications, CJ has been able to rapidly expand her command over new skills, techniques, and mediums, without running out of paper!
Named after our favourite Futurama character. Even for a cat, Bender is able to sleep for extraordinary periods of time. He loves all the different deliveries that come to the office, giving him a never ending selection of beds. He knows just how pretty he is and uses this fact to his full advantage.
Timid Leela is convinced that death follows the slightest noise. She’ll frequently dash out of the office, only to return a few minutes later when it’s clear that armageddon has been averted once again. Her loud meowing is guaranteed to interrupt even the most sensitive conference call. Listen out for her on your next one with us.
Will’s involvement in the industry has taken him to an array of established events and venues across the country, acting as a versatile audio engineer and often assuming a technical project management role. This resume positions him uniquely to work collaboratively with the team, leveraging his experience to ensure that key technical elements are brought to light.
As a member of the written communication team, Ben’s work covers a broad scope. His duties range from delivering PR material, award entries and in-depth case studies, to providing more impactful content for social media or advertising purposes. A self-confessed pedant, this attention to detail serves him well both for writing and proof-reading activities.
Daisy applies her diverse marketing experience to provide social media solutions for a mix of client projects. Producing relevant campaign strategies and engaging content, Daisy’s copywriting and marketing background ensures she’ll help you find the right words. Having lived and worked abroad for several years, her global perspective informs her work.
Altu has worked on many projects during this time, including YouTube videos, animations and even albums – some personal, some commission based. A degree and a background in music technology provide him with a solid understanding of the industry, and associated hardware. Now, he combines his technical skills and knowledge to create striking visual assets for clients.
Altu is the quintessential ‘messy creative’. But, regardless of his chaotic methods, the finished product is always excellent.
Matias was born in Madrid, which is where he currently resides, but spent a lot of his working life and youth in Boston.
Harnessing a wealth of creativity, Matias always seeks to create impactful pieces that hold the audience’s attention whilst clearly communicating meaning.
In recent years Bruce has combined this flair for graphic design with audio visual work, specifically motion graphics and video editing. Successfully producing and directing a large number of video projects for a wide range of clients, including video game and movie trailers, TV ads, digital outdoor advertising, animated logo & title sequences and corporate video for online and events.
With a degree in sound and music production and a flair for marketing, Ellie assists with overall task management and has a keen eye and ear for detail. Assisting with a variety of projects, from graphics to administration, she is always prepared for any eventuality, she even has a powerboat licence!
Lucy applies her framing and graphic skills to the production of visual assets for clients, generating content across a variety of mediums.
Trained to think in the rule of thirds, Lucy applies this approach to her organisational work as well as creative, clearly breaking down projects into manageable chunks to ensure that the team remains co-ordinated.
Motivated by a passion for helping clients succeed, she’s always on the lookout to find new ways to improve her skills. Whether it’s the generation of multimedia and graphic content or co-ordinating projects to ensure that deliverables are met, Ailin loves what she does, and this is evident in all aspects of her work.
She has a keen eye for detail and has always enjoyed anything creative. Steph works on UI and UX design, 2D and 3D graphics, application diagrams and a lot of animated videos. She lives in the Creative Cloud.
She then decided to expand her horizons and moved to London. She has been working as a website designer for over 10 years.
She now looks after all of Copper Leaf’s website development and maintenance projects, as well as providing another valuable pair of eyes on our graphic design work.
She has an MA (Hons) in English Language and Literature from the University of Amsterdam, a PGCE from Utrecht University and a BA (Hons) Environmental Studies. In her spare time she co-ordinates a local environmental campaign group. Marieke is Copper Leaf’s administrator.
Focussing on writing and PR, she has worked with some of the best-known brands in the industry.
Kiera’s forte is communication, in particular the written word. She has an excellent track record in helping companies achieve the maximum amount of exposure in the trade press and social media through well written, carefully researched and targeted PR, case studies and feature articles.
Her skills also include strategic marketing and media advice as well as campaign planning.
A combination of impeccable writing skills, extensive industry knowledge and a far-reaching network of contacts make her a formidable ally when it comes to putting your company in the limelight.
He project-managed the two largest audio projects in Europe; the Millennium Dome and the 2012 Olympic Games. His work spans domains that have taken him to live events, construction sites, hotels, rail, cruise ships, theatre, corporate AV, broadcast, education, and stadia.
He helps manufacturers develop new audio products and, as a digital audio networking expert, is helping to develop and introduce the next generation of audio networking systems. He is also a recognised authority on issues relating to voice alarm compliance.
He has presented papers to the Audio Engineering Society and been an advisor to InfoComm. He is a regular speaker at industry conferences, and a judge for many industry awards. He is also a regular author of articles for industry publications.