Website Redesign

The A.K. Rice Institute for the Study of Social Systems (AKRI) seeks a skilled volunteer to redesign our website to enhance its functionality, aesthetics, and user experience.

Key Objective:
Modernization: Update the website’s design (landing page minimum) to reflect a contemporary, professional look that aligns with AKRI’s brand identity.

Desired Outcomes:
-A visually appealing and professional website that reflects AKRI’s mission and values.
-Once the design is established, an improved user engagement and satisfaction due to enhanced navigation and user experience.

Are you a talented web designer eager to make a meaningful impact? The A.K. Rice Institute for the Study of Social Systems (AKRI) needs your skills to transform our online presence and elevate our mission!

The Project:
We’re embarking on an exciting journey to redesign our website, and we need a creative and skilled volunteer to lead this transformation. Your expertise will help us create a modern, user-friendly, and visually appealing website that effectively communicates our mission and engages our diverse audience.

What You’ll Do:
-Modernize Our Design: Give our website a fresh, professional look that reflects AKRI’s brand identity.
-Enhance User Experience: Improve navigation and structure to ensure visitors can easily find information.

Why Volunteer with Us?
-Make a Difference: Your work will support AKRI’s mission, helping professionals understand and improve social systems.
-Showcase Your Skills: Add a high-impact project to your portfolio.
-Collaborate with Passionate People: Join a dedicated team committed to positive change.
-Flexible Commitment: We’ll work with your schedule to ensure a successful project.

Volunteer with AKRI and let’s create something extraordinary together!

Preparations:
-Needs Assessment: We will conduct a thorough assessment of our current website to identify its strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
-Stakeholder Input: We gathered feedback from key stakeholders, including board members, staff, and members, to ensure the new design meets the needs of our diverse audience.
-Content Inventory: We will complete a comprehensive content inventory to determine what content needs updating, repurposing, or creation.
-Technical Requirements: We have outlined the technical requirements for the new site, including CMS preferences, SEO considerations, and necessary integrations for event management, membership portals, and donation platforms.
-Project Team: We have assembled a dedicated administrator to oversee the redesign, including a project manager, content creators, and technical support.

Implementation Plan:
-Design and Development: The skilled volunteer will work closely with our administrator to develop a new website design. Regular check-ins and feedback loops will ensure alignment with our goals.
-Launch and Promotion: We will launch the new website with a coordinated promotional campaign to inform our community and drive traffic to the site.