Key Changes Music Therapy: is an charity that provides music-based therapy to enhance well-being and improve quality of life.
Main users: Families, parents and individuals in need of music therapy
My Role
Website Designer, Development and Creation Intern: The aim was to redesign and develop a website for key changes music therapy to provide a modern, engaging platform allowing users to explore what the charity do and who they are and donate.
Collaboration: Team of 20 charity stakeholders
Problem
Inaccessible colours
Lack of consistency
Text colour inconsistencies
Font inconsistency
Lack of visual cohesion and brand consistency
Poorly structured navigation system
Difficulty finding information
Lack of infographics and images
Design Process
User Research
Conducted comprehensive research, analysing the existing website, competitors, and potential enhancements.
Utilised user journey mapping to visualise and understand user interactions and touch-points on the website.
Ideation
Collaborated with a marketing intern to curate compelling and concise content.
Explored creative ideas for redesign, focusing on enhancing visual elements, readability, and overall user experience.
Prototyping and Testing
Created wireframes to establish the new website’s structure and layout.
Developed high-fidelity prototypes, incorporating the new color scheme and typography for stakeholder feedback.
Ensured increased readability and improved users’ visual experience through testing and refinement.
Iteration
Implemented design iterations based on feedback, refining visual elements and addressing usability concerns. Maximised the website’s capabilities to deliver both a visually appealing and functional platform.
Outcomes
Final Designs
Launched the redesigned Key Changes Music Therapy website with a visually cohesive and appealing design.
Established consistency in typography and visual elements to elevate the overall representation of the brand.
Overcame image privacy issues by incorporating shapes and iconography to effectively convey the concept of music therapy.
Improved the website’s aesthetic appeal and messaging, ensuring a more engaging user experience.
Impact and Results
Achieved a substantial enhancement in website accessibility by ensuring consistent and accessible colors, text, and fonts.
Implemented a well-designed navigation system, significantly improving the overall user experience.
The result was a notable increase in user engagement, demonstrating the positive impact of the design enhancements.
Challenges and Learnings
Successfully addressed challenges related to colour accessibility and inconsistency in design elements.
Navigated the constraints of the Wix platform, adapting design strategies to align with its limitations.
Managed feedback from 20 stakeholders, incorporating diverse perspectives and ensuring a cohesive final design.
Collaborated with a marketing intern to align website information with social media, overcoming the intricacies of content synchronisation.
Gained insights into the importance of collaborative efforts in creating a unified online presence for the organisation.
Worked with the constraints of the Wix platform, developing adaptability in design solutions.
Contributed to the significant growth of Key Changes by expanding its digital reach, solidifying impact, and enhancing donation gateways through the redesigned website.