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CASE

Enhancing Community Interaction and Document Management

Redesign, Web Development, Document Management Integration

ABOUT

LiveOak is a local community organization providing a digital hub for its members to stay informed, manage documents, and engage in discussions. The client needed a website redesign to improve user experience, introduce new functionalities, and integrate a document management system.


Context:

LiveOak’s outdated website was limiting its ability to connect with community members effectively. The goal was to redesign the website to create a modern, user-friendly platform that would enhance community engagement, improve document management, and support the community’s growth.

Objectives:

  1. Improve User Experience: Create a more intuitive and visually appealing interface to enhance engagement.

  2. Introduce New Functionalities: Develop a user dashboard, discussion forum, and document management system.

  3. Document Management: Implement a robust system for storing, accessing, and managing community documents.


Process:

  1. Discovery & Planning:Collaborative Sessions: Engaged with LiveOak to identify challenges and requirements. Defined the project scope and aligned the redesign with the community’s mission.

  2. Design & Development:User-Centric Design: Developed a modern, user-friendly interface using Figma to create a seamless experience for community members.
    Scalable Development: Built the platform using Wix Studio, focusing on performance, security, and content management.
    Document Management Integration: Integrated Airtable for efficient document management, enabling easy storage and retrieval of community documents.

  3. Testing & Deployment:Comprehensive Testing: Conducted usability, load, and security testing to ensure the platform was secure and functional.
    Successful Deployment: Launched the platform with ongoing support for future updates.


Technical Stack:

  • Frontend Design: Figma

  • Development Platform: Wix Studio

  • Document Management: Airtable


Key Features & Innovations:

  1. Community Updates Platform: A dedicated space for local news, events, and updates to foster stronger community connections.

  2. Document Management System: Integrated with Airtable, allowing users to access and manage community documents efficiently.

  3. User Dashboard: Personalized user accounts for submitting and managing Design Review Committee (DRC) requests.

  4. Interactive Discussion Forum: A forum for members to discuss community issues and collaborate on solutions.

Challenges & Solutions:

  • Complex Project Scope: The scope of the project expanded to include additional features as new requirements emerged, extending the project timeline and allowing for more comprehensive development.

  • Document Management Integration: Successfully implemented Airtable for seamless document handling, improving transparency and efficiency for the community.


Results & Impact:

  • Extended Project Scope: The initial project expanded due to new requirements, leading to a year-long collaboration and additional feature implementations.

  • Enhanced Engagement: The redesigned website significantly increased user interaction, particularly in the discussion forum and document management system.

  • Client Satisfaction: LiveOak expressed high satisfaction with the modern design and added functionality, which greatly improved user experience and community management processes.

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Future Projections and Strategic Growth:

  • Strategic Roadmap: LiveOak plans to further expand the platform with additional features to support community engagement and management.

  • Scalability Plan: The platform is designed to scale as the community grows, ensuring it can accommodate new users and features over time.


Conclusion:

The redesigned LiveOak website enhanced community interaction and streamlined document management, providing a modern platform for managing and engaging with the community. This project highlights our ability to meet evolving client needs and deliver solutions that support both immediate and long-term community growth.

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