Online Barber Battle

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When COVID-19 lockdowns shut down in-person barber events worldwide, the organizers of Barber Battle wanted to keep the spirit of competition alive. They envisioned a fully online global barber tournament—allowing professionals to showcase their skills, win prizes, and gain recognition without leaving their local shops or homes.

Our role

We designed and developed a complete competition platform from scratch. The site had to be bold, exciting, and easy to use — capturing the high-energy vibe of live barber battles while making participation seamless.

Key features:

  • Competition branding with a “biggest, baddest” visual style to reflect the event’s energy.
  • Online registration & submission system allowing barbers to enter via an online form.
  • Multimedia uploads so participants could submit high-quality photos/videos of their cuts straight from a smartphone.
  • Automated certificate generation so every participant received a personalized, print-ready award.
  • Judge panel tools for industry experts to score entries based on clear, predefined rules.

Results:

  • Attracted contestants from multiple countries within weeks of launch.
  • Created a strong sense of global community for barbers during lockdown.
  • Delivered a smooth, fully remote competition experience—no venue, no travel, but all the excitement of a live event.

Takeaway:

The Online Barber Battle proved that even in the middle of a pandemic, creative industries can thrive when technology bridges the gap. The platform we built didn’t just keep the competition alive—it opened the door for future online events that can engage talent worldwide.

Homepage – hero section with competition branding and call-to-action (animated graphics in live version)
Registration page – online entry form for participants (with animated transitions in live version)