Read To A Child

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Read To A Child is a volunteer mentoring nonprofit organization with five locations in the United States. Volunteers meet with students to read aloud with them and serve as a mentor. This is right up our alley at Design TLC – Tara has been a volunteer with a local read aloud program, as well as a mentor for local high school students. Connecting and developing relationships with kids, and serving as a supportive resource for them is one of the best things we can do as adult volunteers.

New Website Process

The old website for Read To A Child was built with WordPress, but it was developed many years ago and needed updating. With 5 locations, we helped to better organize the content and the process for adding new content, such as supporter information, staff and board members.

We created a detailed set of instructions to make it easy for the staff to add and edit content on the website, and developed modules that control the structure to create some automated updates to templates to ensure a consistent layout and look for different types of content.

Unique Design

We loved working with the content for Read To A Child to create a unique, inviting design. We created consistency with the book theme in the logo with some background shapes, and made the hover effect on the buttons look like pages being turned.

The colors in their logo were bright and nice to work with, and make the website look fun and fresh.

Overall, this project went really smoothly and we loved working with the team at Read to a Child to create this updated, user-friendly new website!

Objective

  • Modernize Website & Content Management: Redesign the outdated WordPress website to improve usability and better organize content for five locations.
  • Enhance Staff Efficiency: Implement structured modules and automated updates to simplify content management and ensure a consistent layout.
  • Create a Unique & Engaging Design: Develop a visually appealing website that aligns with Read To A Child’s brand, incorporating a book-inspired theme and interactive elements.

Approach

  1. Website Redesign & Content Organization
    • Rebuilt the outdated WordPress website, ensuring a modern, easy-to-manage structure.
    • Organized content for five different locations, streamlining how supporter information, staff, and board members are displayed.
    • Developed a set of detailed instructions to help staff easily add and edit content.
    • Implemented structured modules and automated updates for templates, ensuring consistency across different content types.
  2. Unique & Engaging Design
    • Created a visually inviting website that reflects the book theme in the Read To A Child logo.
    • Designed background shapes and hover effects that mimic turning pages, reinforcing the reading theme.
    • Used the bright, vibrant colors from their logo to create a fun and fresh aesthetic.
  3. Seamless Collaboration & Smooth Launch
    • Worked closely with the Read To A Child team, ensuring a smooth and efficient redesign process.
    • Delivered a fully updated, user-friendly website that meets the organization’s needs.

Outcome

  • Streamlined Content Management: The new website provides a clear structure, making it easy for staff to update and maintain content efficiently.
  • Visually Cohesive Branding: The book-inspired design, page-turning hover effects, and vibrant color palette create an inviting, engaging user experience.
  • Improved User Experience: The website is now modern, intuitive, and user-friendly, making it easier for visitors to explore programs, events, and supporter information.
  • Successful Collaboration: The redesign process went smoothly, with strong teamwork between Design TLC and Read To A Child, ensuring a successful launch.