BIBL Website
Bibl is a comprehensive basketball platform where users can access detailed statistics, player profiles, game schedules, and more. The objective was to create a user-friendly and visually appealing website that caters to basketball enthusiasts and provides easy access to the latest information and updates.
Timeline
Four Months
My Role
UI/UX Developer
Client
TSN
Platform
Wordpress
Objectives
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Design an intuitive user interface that enhances user experience.
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Ensure the website is mobile-friendly and responsive.
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Develop a robust backend on WordPress to manage content efficiently.
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Integrate features such as player statistics, game schedules, and news updates.
Research and Planning
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Conducted competitive analysis to understand the strengths and weaknesses of similar basketball websites.
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Identified target audience needs through the basketball community
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Created user personas to guide design decisions.
Design and Development
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Designed a modern, clean, and engaging UI with a focus on usability and accessibility.
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Developed the website using WordPress, customizing themes, and incorporating necessary plugins.
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Ensured the design was responsive across various devices and browsers.
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Content Integration
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Integrated player statistics, game schedules, players page , brackets etc.
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Collaborated with content writers to ensure the information was accurate and up-to-date.
Testing and Optimization
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Conducted usability testing to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.
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Optimized website performance for faster load times and smoother navigation.
Launch and Maintenance
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Launched the website and monitored user engagement and feedback.
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Provided ongoing maintenance and updates to ensure the website remained current and functional.
Challenges
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Balancing detailed statistical information with a clean and user-friendly design.
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Ensuring the website was responsive and performed well on various devices.
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Integrating dynamic content such as player stats and schedules seamlessly.
Outcomes
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Successfully launched a fully functional and visually appealing basketball website.
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Received positive feedback from users for the website’s usability and design.
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Increased user engagement and traffic, with a significant rise in returning visitors.
Key Takeaways
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Importance of user research in guiding design decisions.
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Challenges of balancing aesthetics with functionality.
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The value of continuous testing and optimization for maintaining a high-quality user experience.
Conclusion
Designing the Bibl website was a rewarding experience that showcased my ability to combine design aesthetics with functional development. The project highlighted the importance of user-centric design and the impact of a well-structured website on user engagement and satisfaction.