🚀 Project Overview#
A final-semester team project at Algonquin College to rebuild the website of 872 Kiwanis-Kanata Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron. The existing site was outdated and hard to navigate; our mandate was a modern, accessible WordPress rebuild that reflected the program.
Design system#
Colour scheme#
Navy Blue (#3C4193), primary. Professionalism and trust; used for the logo and key information.
Sky Blue (#67B6DD), secondary. Interactive elements such as buttons — clarity and openness.
Dark Navy (#0F172A), text and background accents for contrast and readability.
Typography#
- Noto Sans — primary, chosen for clean readability across screen sizes and devices.
- Roboto — headers, crisp modern look to reinforce visual hierarchy.
Role & stack#
- Role: UI/UX design, WordPress theme customization, information architecture
- Stack: WordPress, custom theme, accessibility-first components
Outcomes#
- Information architecture restructured around user tasks, replacing the legacy layout
- Accessibility features implemented so the site is usable by all visitors
- Page load times significantly improved over the legacy site
- Client review: the 872 RCACS representatives approved the first prototype without major revisions