Week 1-2: Planning & Research
- Initial Consultation: Meet with the client to understand their goals, target audience, and design preferences.
- Research: Conduct research on competitors, industry trends, and gather inspiration.
- Define Scope: Establish the project scope, deliverables, timeline, and budget.
- Site Map & Wireframes: Create a site map outlining the website structure and basic wireframes for key pages.
Week 3-4: Design
- Mood Boards & Style Guides: Develop mood boards and style guides to establish visual direction (Swiss design, color scheme, typography).
- Design Mockups: Create high-fidelity design mockups for the homepage and key subpages.
- Client Feedback: Present mockups to the client for feedback and revisions.
Week 5-6: Development
- HTML/CSS Development: Start coding the front-end of the website using HTML and CSS, incorporating the Saans typeface and the black-and-white color scheme.
- Responsive Design: Ensure the website is fully responsive and works across different devices and screen sizes.
- Photography Integration: Incorporate color photography into the design as specified.
Week 7: Content Creation
- Content Gathering: Collect all necessary content, including project images and descriptions, and contact information.
- Content Integration: Add content to the website, ensuring it aligns with the design and layout.
Week 8: Testing & Revisions
- Testing: Conduct thorough testing across different browsers and devices to ensure functionality and compatibility.
- Client Review: Present the nearly finished website to the client for final feedback.
- Revisions: Make any necessary changes based on client feedback.
Week 9: Final Review & Launch
- Final Review: Conduct a final review with the client to ensure everything is perfect.
- Launch Preparation: Prepare for the website launch, including setting up hosting and domain configuration.
- Website Launch: Go live with the website.
Post-Launch: Ongoing Support
- Monitoring & Optimization: Monitor the website performance and make any necessary adjustments.
- Training & Handover: Provide training to the client on how to manage and update their new website.
- Ongoing Support: Offer ongoing support and maintenance as needed.