Arkansas Valley Eletric Cooperative
About Arkansas Valley Eletric Cooperative
Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative pledges to offer safe, reliable, affordable energy to our member-owners consistent with sound business principles within the electric industry. You can read more on their about page.
About The Project
Mission: The client sought to revamp their existing WordPress site, which exhibited disorganized content and an unappealing design. Their primary goals included the creation of a new, visually engaging website that would enhance user experience and facilitate effortless navigation for their customers. Furthermore, they expressed the desire for their mascot, Willy Wirehands (as depicted in the logo), to have the capability of conveying a message on the homepage.
Technologies Used: Laravel, Tailwind CSS
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Before: From the Web Archives
After: Visit new live website
Video Demo
Summary
This project provided an exciting opportunity to collaborate on a beautifully designed website layout created by the designer. The Hero section on the homepage stood out as a particularly challenging aspect of the project. It featured the client's mascot, Willy Wirehands, known from their logo, whose dynamic presence depended on the activation of a Willy Announcement. When an announcement was active, Willy appeared between the Hero section and the subsequent content, accompanied by a speech bubble. In the absence of an active announcement, Willy cheerfully waved from behind the Hero Blurb box. Working on this project was truly enjoyable and allowed me to gain a deeper appreciation for the impact of mascots in branding. Willy Wirehands brought personality and engagement to the website, enhancing the overall user experience. Collaborating with the designer, we successfully brought their vision to life through a visually captivating and seamless user interface. Overcoming the challenges of implementing the Hero section resulted in a dynamic feature that effectively showcased Willy Wirehands and provided a platform for important announcements. In conclusion, this project not only demonstrated my skills and passion for web development but also highlighted the significance of mascots in branding and user interaction. I take pride in being part of a team that created a visually stunning and user-friendly website, delivering an exceptional experience to visitors.
