The school approached Designerway to create a modern, engaging, and mobile-friendly website that reflects its academic excellence, facilities, and community spirit.
Their old website was outdated, hard to navigate, and not optimized for mobile or SEO.
Our goal was clear:
➡️ To redesign the website with a fresh, student-friendly interface,
➡️ Improve usability for parents, students, and teachers,
➡️ And ensure that the school’s identity stands out online with clarity and professionalism.
🎨 Design Strategy
1. Research & Discovery
We started by analyzing:
The school’s existing brand materials and communication style.
User needs – what parents and students look for first (like admission info, events, contact, etc.).
Competitor school websites for layout and navigation insights.
2. Visual Direction
We used soft educational colors (blue, white, and yellow tones) to convey trust, growth, and youthfulness.
Typography was chosen for clarity and readability, even on smaller screens.
3. Layout & Wireframing
Created wireframes in Figma for homepage, programs, faculty, and admissions pages.
Focused on a clean hero section with strong messaging and an easy call-to-action.
Organized content in visually digestible blocks with icons and supportive imagery.
4. High-Fidelity Design
Used custom illustrations and iconography relevant to education.
Integrated banner sliders, highlight boxes, and CTA buttons to make information discovery easy.
Added animation triggers (fade and slide-in effects) for an interactive feel.
⚙️ Development Process
Frontend Stack:
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (Vanilla)
Optimized layout using Flexbox and CSS Grid
Responsive design tested on all major screen sizes
WordPress Integration:
Converted the Figma design into a custom WordPress theme
Added CMS flexibility for the school to update:
Announcements
Photo gallery
Upcoming events
Admissions and news
Performance Optimization:
Integrated LiteSpeed Cache + Cloudflare CDN for optimal page loading.
Compressed images using WebP format for lightweight delivery.
Implemented SEO structure with Yoast SEO plugin and schema markup.
📱 Key Features Implemented
âś… Home page with dynamic banner slider and quick links
âś… Programs and Admissions pages with structured content layout
âś… Faculty directory with images and designation
âś… Photo gallery showcasing school life and achievements
âś… News & Events module for regular updates
âś… Contact form integrated with Google Map
âś… Accessibility-friendly color contrast and font sizing
Challenge 1: The old website lacked clear navigation and users couldn’t find key info.
Solution: We built a structured navigation system with grouped menu items and quick-access buttons for important links like “Admissions” and “Contact.”
Challenge 2: The site needed to load fast despite having multiple images.
Solution: Used image optimization, lazy loading, and CDN delivery to maintain 95+ PageSpeed score.
Challenge 3: The admin team had limited technical knowledge.
Solution: Integrated a simple WordPress backend with labeled custom fields and shortcodes for easy content updates.
đź’ˇ Outcome & Impact
Page speed improved by 70%, ensuring faster access on mobile and low bandwidth networks.
User engagement increased by 40% (based on analytics in first 30 days).
Parents found admission details 2x faster due to simplified navigation.
The school reported a significant boost in online inquiries post-launch.