Web Design Projects

Volunteer services for non-profits and my social media designs

Catchafire

Catchafire is an online platform that connects skilled professionals with nonprofit organizations to provide pro bono services. With Catchafire, I can volunteer my time and expertise to help the nonprofit complete the project.

Some services I offered were website audits, website visual design, and website major updates.

What my clients say:

“I can't provide enough positive feedback about our experience with Doris. She has done amazing work for our organization and we are tremendously grateful for her professionalism, creativity and willingness to help us update our website.”

-Kristen L (CLASP Homes)

“I had a fantastic experience working with Doris. She is prepared, organized, and proactive. When we ran into a small obstacle with the project, she gathered all the necessary information to help me make an informed decision and ensured that we would work through it together. It is evident how much she truly cares about helping mission-oriented organizations. Thank you so much, Doris!”

-Harley D (Re-use Hawaii)

Website Redesign Process

I usually follow a specific process with my clients when redesigning their websites, but the steps may vary depending on the particular goals and improvements required by the organization. Throughout the redesign process, it is important to hold several meetings with the client to exchange ideas and review progress.

1. Website Audit

Objectives

  • Feedback on the current website’s layout, user functionality, mobile friendliness, visual design, content, and other key features

  • Clear articulation of the organization’s goals for the website

  • Recommendations for improvements to achieve the company’s desired goals

Topics

  • Marketing / Sales Goals

  • Effectiveness

  • Design

  • Usability

  • Content

  • Learn about the organization’s mission and goals.

  • Identify any constraints.

  • Make sure my client and I understand the overall timeline of the project.

2. Discuss overall goals and timeline

  • Identify all pages on the site.

  • Determine the information that could be removed or shortened.

  • Complete a sitemap.

3. Identify the pages and structure of the website.

  • Draft low-fidelity wireframes

  • Review with the client and make iterations

4. Draft key pages

  • Determine the brand’s tone of voice

  • Color palette

  • Typography

  • Much more

5. Branding

  • Adding the branding to the low-fidelity wireframes.

  • Review with the client and make iterations.

6. Finalizing Visual Design

  • Make edits to the organization’s current website builder (ex: Squarespace).

  • Learn how to navigate through the website builder.

  • Review with the client and make iterations.

7. Update Existing Website (optional)

Designs for my social media

When I am not redesigning websites for organizations, I am continually improving my design skills. I do this by setting myself UI design challenges. I use Sharpen to create random design prompts like airline websites, book marketplace apps, and more. You can view them on my LinkedIn or Instagram.