Barbieri Abbate

Barber Shop in Barcelona

Web development and design aren’t limited by location — which makes international projects even more exciting. Barcelona, where I completed my master’s degree, was the first city I looked to for expanding my international client base.

Online Booking System

The core feature of Barbieri Abbate was its online appointment system. This is something we increasingly see in the Netherlands, but many other countries are still catching up. With a solid system in place, the client gained a clear edge over local competitors.

Calendar Management

Smart calendar integration gives full visibility into all bookings, saves time on scheduling, and even links directly to bookkeeping — ready for digital export. A real time-saver, leaving more time for what truly matters: cutting hair and growing the business.

Web design

Barbieri Abbate is a boutique barbershop located in the heart of Barcelona. They were looking for a digital space that reflected their bold, classic Italian identity — not the default pink Google-generated site that didn’t fit their brand at all. I provided design concepts that aligned with their vision and strongly advised integrating an online booking system from the start. Why? Because research shows barbershops risk losing up to 46% of their bookings if they don’t offer online scheduling (BookedIn, 2020). I also referenced key findings from Keap, which highlight what small business owners value most in a booking platform: Calendar management (36%) Automated reminders (21%) Resource planning (20%) Taking this data seriously, we implemented a system that answered both the business’s and customers’ needs — with real results. Today, Barbieri Abbate has grown into a thriving team of four, has been featured in Dear Magazine, and is even endorsed by Michiel Huisman.

Client:

Barbieri Abbate

Date:

March 18, 2021