The Company:

Graham is a artist Based in and around Macclesfield, he works in many different mediums including print, pottery and photography.

Website Design Brief:

Graham approached Fuze with the vision of creating a sleek and modern gallery-based website. His primary goal is to showcase his artistic works whilst also having the flexibility to add new pieces and share blog and vlog posts with his audience.

Project Objectives

The main objectives of this project are:
• To develop an engaging, visually appealing website that highlights Graham’s art.
• To ensure ease of use so that Graham can effortlessly add new artwork, blog posts, and vlog entries.
• To provide a platform that supports multimedia content, including images, video, and text.

Design and Aesthetic

The website’s design should reflect the contemporary and creative nature of Graham’s work. Key elements to consider include:
• A clean, minimalist layout that allows the artwork to take centre stage.
• Intuitive navigation to enhance user experience.
• High-resolution image support to present the artwork in its best light.
• Consistent branding with Graham’s logo and colour palette integrated throughout the site.

Key Features

To meet Graham’s needs, the website should include the following features:
• Gallery Section: A dedicated space for displaying Graham’s art, with functionality to filter and sort pieces by various categories.
• Blog/Vlog Integration: A section where Graham can publish posts and video content, allowing for comments and social media sharing.
• Content Management System (CMS): An easy-to-use CMS that enables Graham to upload new artworks and posts, edit content, and manage the site independently.
• Responsive Design: Ensuring the website is optimised for all devices, including desktops, tablets, and mobile phones.
• Contact Page: A page with a contact form, Graham’s social media links, and any additional contact information.

Technical Requirements

The website should be built with the following technical specifications:
• Utilisation of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript for a responsive and interactive design.
• Integration with a CMS like WordPress or a custom solution tailored to Graham’s needs.
• SEO optimisation to ensure visibility on search engines.
• Secure and reliable hosting.
• Incorporation of analytics tools to monitor visitor engagement and website performance.