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Hardstyle.com

Client

  • Hardstyle.com

Industry

  • E-Commerce
  • Information & communication
  • Arts, culture & entertainment

Services

  • UX & UI design
  • Front-end development
  • Back-end development

Awards

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    Hardstyle.com

    The digital epicentre of hard dance music

    Hardstyle.com has been the go-to platform for the harder styles since 2009. In 2021, the brand set out to evolve, beyond downloads, beyond charts, into a modern digital hub for music, artists, events and fans worldwide. DJVB led the transformation, building a future-proof platform where content and commerce merge at full volume.

    Challenge
    The legacy PHP-based shop couldn’t keep up with fan expectations or artist needs. No APIs, broken UI, no mobile experience and no way to scale. Fans stream and scroll, artists demand realtime stats and control. Meanwhile, monetization needed to evolve, free access, but with smarter microtransactions. We weren’t redesigning a site. We were rebuilding a digital ecosystem.
    Approach

    Headless and high quality

    The platform uses a template-based frontend built with Twig and styled using LESS. Charts are computed within the MakeItLive backend. A built-in wallet supports credit top-ups and in-app purchases. 

    Microinteractions, macro engagement

    GSAP powers fluid page transitions, animated filters, and hover effects. Adding rhythm without noise. Every movement feels intentional. Every scroll drives deeper into the content. Designed for fans who live fast, but value flow.

    Quote

    The new version of Hardstyle.com is more than just a technical upgrade. It’s become a place where fans, artists and labels truly connect. Exactly the way we envisioned it.

    Ramon van de Laar, Product Owner Hardstyle.com

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