Modern, Responsive School Website

Project Type: Self-Initiated / Personal Project

Overview:

This project was a complete redesign and development of a school website concept to showcase my ability to create user-friendly, content-rich platforms for educational institutions. My goal was to merge modern design trends with practical functionality, giving parents, students, and staff quick access to important information while presenting the school’s brand in a professional, approachable way.

Objectives

1. Improve navigation so visitors can find information in 3 clicks or less.
2. Highlight key content like admission details, school news, events calendar, and contact information.
3. Make the design fully responsive for seamless use across mobile, tablet, and desktop devices.
4. Integrate interactive elements like event registrations and announcement banners without overloading the page.

Process

Research & Planning

• Studied existing school websites to identify common pain points (e.g., cluttered layouts, outdated information).
• Created a sitemap to prioritize the most important content for parents and students.

Design

• Developed wireframes focusing on clear content hierarchy.
• Chose a light, inviting color palette with strong accent colors to reflect energy and learning.
• Incorporated photography for a warm, human feel.

Development

• Built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, ensuring lean, maintainable code.
• Implemented a mobile-first approach for speed and accessibility.
• Added dynamic features like a collapsible mobile menu, news slider, and events calendar section.

Testing & Optimization

• Tested across devices and browsers to ensure visual consistency.
• Optimized load times by compressing images and using efficient CSS animations.

Reflection

This project reinforced the importance of content strategy in educational websites. It’s not enough to make something look good, the real value comes from making the site a tool that saves time and builds trust with parents and students.