Great Plains Conference of the United Methodist Church
Name of Product: Great Plains Conference of the United Methodist Church Website Redesign and Development
Client: Great Plains Conference of the United Methodist Church
Description: For a nonprofit's website redesign, I focused on enhancing user experience and accessibility. The project included implementing a flexible carousel for news and videos, adding an emergency banner, and integrating a new search engine. I also created streamlined sections for news, events, and featured content. The design used earthy tones and incorporated user-friendly navigation, tagging for featured items, and dedicated sections for photo credits and video topics.
The project included:
Design Kick off Consultation
Wireframing & Prototyping
Website Development
Quality Assurance
CMS Implementation
Ongoing tech support
Software: Figma, Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js, ASP.NET Razor, XML, C#, HTML, Javascript
Wireframes
Color Psychology
Blue: Tranquility, Trust, and Dependability
Light Gray: Balance, Calmness, and Sophistication
The original website used a bright red color scheme that the client felt was too intense and no longer aligned with their vision. While the colors were striking, they did not convey the feeling of an engaging, mission-driven nonprofit organization. The client wanted new branding for the website to better reflect their vibrant and dynamic mission, while maintaining the existing logo.
I chose these colors because the blue conveys trust and dependability, essential for a nonprofit, while the light gray balances the blue with a sense of calmness and sophistication.
Prototypes (Figma)
Before
After
The Final Product
The redesigned website for the nonprofit organization features a calming blue and light gray color palette, intuitive navigation, and enhanced accessibility. Key updates include a dynamic carousel for news and videos, an emergency banner, streamlined sections for news and events, and a robust search engine.
The new design aligns with the nonprofit’s mission, creating a cohesive and engaging online presence that effectively communicates their values and supports their community-focused goals.