YOUTHub Website Redesign
Project Overview
In 2021, YOUTHub, a Bulgarian NGO, required a new website to better present their services. The project focused on creating a visually appealing, minimalist design that could be easily edited by the YOUTHub team. Built using WordPress and the Elementor page builder, the website allows for quick and simple updates without the need for technical expertise.
The Challenge
The primary goal was to develop an attractive, minimalist website that the YOUTHub team could easily edit to make future changes. Limited funding and a short deadline required a fast, efficient approach. We used Delesign’s gallery of royalty-free illustrations to save time and costs.
Project objectives:
- Create a visually appealing, minimalist website.
- Ensure the website is easily editable by YOUTHub’s team.
- Complete the project quickly and within budget.
The Process
1. Identifying the Founders’ Needs
The first step involved understanding the specific needs of YOUTHub’s team: an easily editable website, completed quickly, and without spending on design.
2. Creating the Action Plan
An action plan was formulated based on the identified needs:
- Use royalty-free images due to the lack of funding.
- Implement the design using Elementor, a simple WordPress page builder.
- Skip wireframing and prototyping to expedite the process.
3. Designing the Website
The website design was created quickly and with minimal changes. Illustrations were selected from Delesign’s gallery to maintain a cohesive aesthetic.
4. Implementation with Elementor
The final step involved implementing the design in WordPress using Elementor. This allowed the YOUTHub team to have full control over the website content, enabling easy updates and changes.
The Solution
The website showcased a clean, minimalist design with intuitive navigation and easily accessible information about YOUTHub’s services.
Timely Completion
The project was completed in 5 weeks, meeting the tight deadline.
Successful Collaboration
There was excellent collaboration with YOUTHub’s founders, ensuring their vision was realized.
Positive Reception
The new design was well-received by YOUTHub’s team, friends, clients, and colleagues.
Ease of Use
The website’s design and implementation with Elementor ensured it was easy for the YOUTHub team to make future changes and updates.
Reflection
The YOUTHub website redesign project successfully met its objectives of creating a visually appealing, minimalist website that could be easily edited by the organization’s team. Despite the challenges of limited funding and a short timeline, the project was completed efficiently, leveraging royalty-free illustrations and the Elementor page builder. The positive feedback from YOUTHub’s team and their network highlights the project’s success and the importance of adaptability and collaboration in design projects.