The Process of a Web Solution: L’Arche Harbor House
Studio Orange recently partnered with L’Arche Harbor House to redesign their existing web site. L’Arche provides family-like homes for people with and without disabilities to live together in wonderment, spirituality and friendship.
1. Define the Project and Objectives
After meeting with the L’Arche team, we discovered that their original web site was not achieving their goals. They needed to make it user-friendly, engage their donors and implement a content management system (CMS) for future updates.
By reorganizing the site architecture, we were able to make the site more intuitive and logical for the user.
2. Explore Opposite Creative Directions
We then looked at multiple solutions to engage a conversation and inspire collaboration. The chosen design was a combination of two directions. Unlike other design firms, we’re not afraid of combo platters. When executed seamlessly, they can make the final solution stronger.
3. Analyze and Refine the Design
Once the general look and feel was established, we fine-tuned the layout and design. This is when we dive into the details and make it pixel perfect.
4. Implement and Produce
Upon final approval of the design, the programming phase began. We worked with Subtle Technology to make the site function smoothly. A CMS was implemented so L’Arche could easily manage their content into the future.
5. Evaluate and Measure Success
In the end, we exceeded L’Arche’s established goals:
– Design engages their target audience
– Navigation is better organized and intuitive
– Donations can be made online
– Content can be updated through CMS
– Site is search engine optimized
Feel free to visit Larche’s new site so you can experience it!