NEW PROJECT: Blog Website

Please review the following and be prepared to work on this on Monday! This project will be completed in steps. Each step will require 'sign off' from the client. The client will be in class on Wednesday of next week. Please get started on step 1-2.

Concept:
Create a wordpress blog website for http://www.literaryreadingseries.com/ that can be easily updated, communicates the mission of the brand and follows all 5 abilities.

Components:

• Logo Proposal
• Color palette proposal
• Image proposals (can be stock or original photos) You may NOT pull images off of other websites. This is illegal.
• 8 Page Site Including:

1. Home Page
2. About Us > History & board members on this page
   
3. Upcoming Readings
4. Past Readings
5. Patrons > includes testimonials > link to "donate" page
6. How to Donate? > Includes contact form on giving & pay pal
7. Contact Us > Generic contact form
8. In the News

• Yes, we will incorporate a pay pal link.

Steps:

1. Create a simple logo for review. Due by end of class on Monday. Their audience is mostly 40+ men and women, literacy advocates, highly intellectual, community oriented.
   
   
2. Create digital 'mood board' for review by client. Include colors, images, font choices. Layout in PDF document to present on the big screen in classroom on Wednesday.
   
   
3. Create site map of the above. If you propose any special linking between pages, show this on the map.
   
   
4. First website review by client. This is due Thurs. the 21st. All pages must be completed and include image, text and logo placement. (client will choose one logo from group and all will use this logo.)
   
   
5. Final review by ENTIRE board of client group on March 28th. This will be in the UC Island Room board room. This is mandatory! Please make sure to clear your calendar so you can be here for this date.
   

Final Presentation:

• March 28th. Set up beings at 8:45 am
• Group arrives at 9:30 am
• Make sure to dress up! This is a pet project of the president's cabinet!!
• Be prepared to speak about color choices, image choices, layout choices, font choices, etc. This is the first time the group will hear from you. They will want to understand your decisions.
• Be prepared to take them through each page slowly and answer questions.
• Be prepared to stay until the end of class at 11:50am.

What to bring to the final?

1. Print out of ALL pages in color. DO NOT try to print this the morning of the presentation. Please print prior to this day.
   
2. Make sure you name is neatly printed or typed on each page with your email address.
3. Put these pages in a manilla envelope (I will bring the day of) and write your name neatly on the front and seal it.