Client:
Identity the Salon™.
Description:
Website for a trendy salon.
Technology:
XHTML, CSS, Flash, JavaScript, PHP
Visit:
Exceptions: a few bits of code necessary for backward compatibility in older browsers.
The Brief:
- Design a website that would attract a young, trendy clientele.
- The site should showcase the salon and the products and services it provides.
- Include a live Facebook stream and a password-protected "members only" area.
Details/Discussion:
Design.
This website design project was a complete re-design in the truest sense – the colour scheme has changed, the font has changed, the website is now left justified as opposed to centred, and a hundred and sixty pixels wider.
I also wanted to use more images of the new salon throughout the site to tie the website in with the "bricks and mortar" part of the business.
The Flash animated header on the homepage gives an instant hit.
The only part of the original website design that I have “recycled” is the white tiled background.
Structure & Layout
I wanted to make the pages shorter than they were on the old website. This meant splitting some of the pages up, and generally just structuring the content in a more intelligent, more efficient way.
The scrolling announcements section in the footer helps keep the content fresh and interesting.
Content
Several pages contain a live Facebook stream of posts from the Salon’s Facebook page. This adds new, and current content on a regular basis, and an element of interactivity.
People can bookmark and share content with their friends on whichever social networking site they choose. This level of interactivity with your audience is modern and a great benefit to businesses.
Privilege club members have a password protected area of the website that allows them to access the special features their member status allows them. Features include an online booking.
Discuss
Further discussion of the styles and techniques used to re-design this website can be found on my blog. Please feel free to leave any comments of you may have.