The Company:
Rose is an experienced and award-winning Manchester based illustrator who has become known for the bold use of shape, colour and textures. She have featured in a number of competition books and other publications, including receiving the AOI Gold Award for Advertising.
The Brief:
Rose approached us with a vision for her web design portfolio. She desires a modern, clean, and stylish website that serves not only as a showcase for her work but also as a platform to engage with her followers through blog posts.
Project Objectives
• Create a modern, clean, and stylish web design portfolio for Rose.
• Ensure the website is user-friendly and easy to navigate.
• Incorporate a blog feature to allow Rose to create and share posts with her followers.
• Highlight Rose’s design works effectively and attractively.
• Ensure the website is fully responsive and accessible on all devices.
• Optimise the site for search engines to enhance online visibility.
Design Preferences
• Style: Modern, clean, and stylish.
• Colour Scheme: Neutral tones with occasional pops of colour to highlight key areas.
• Typography: Elegant and readable fonts that reflect professionalism and creativity.
• Imagery: High-quality images of Rose’s work, with a focus on minimalism and clarity.
Functional Requirements
• Home Page: Overview of Rose’s portfolio, latest blog posts, and a brief introduction.
• Portfolio Section: Showcase of Rose’s design projects with detailed descriptions and high-resolution images.
• Blog Section: A feature for Rose to create and share posts, with categories and tags for easy navigation.
• About Page: Information about Rose, her background, and her design philosophy.
• Contact Page: A form for visitors to get in touch with Rose, including social media links.
Technical Requirements
• Responsive design that works seamlessly on all devices (desktop, tablet, mobile).
• Search engine optimisation (SEO) to improve discoverability.
• Content management system (CMS) for easy updating and management of blog posts and portfolio items.
• Fast loading times and optimised performance.
• Secure and reliable hosting solution.