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PLY+ Website

Full-stack website deployment

2018-2020

In 2018, my employer made the decision to upgrade our outdated website to better reflect the company’s evolving brand and improve usability. Recognizing an opportunity to explore my growing interest in web design and deployment, I volunteered to lead the initiative. This role allowed me to take ownership of the project from concept to launch, gaining hands-on experience in both the creative and technical aspects of building a modern, functional website.

Context

Role

Interaction Designer Full-stack developer

Design Challenge

In 2018, the company recognized that its outdated website no longer aligned with evolving business needs, branding, or user expectations. The goal was to create a modern, easy-to-navigate platform that could effectively showcase projects, share updates, and support business operations. While the team provided initial layout sketches and a content outline, the rest of the design and development process required significant creative direction, and technical execution.

My Contributions

  • Led the full-stack website initiative, covering both front-end design and development from concept to deployment.
  • Expanded upon the initial sketches and content outline to design a complete, user-friendly interface aligned with the company’s brand identity.
  • Built the website from the ground up, implementing responsive layouts and ensuring cross-browser compatibility.
  • Provided regular progress updates during staff meetings to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.
  • Organized and conducted review sessions and usability testing with coworkers to collect feedback and refine the design.
  • Managed ongoing site maintenance.