Building a Digital Home for Equality

Building a Digital Home for Equality

Building a Digital Home for Equality

Info

Web Design

Squarespace, Custom CSS,

Brand Refresh

Squarespace, Custom CSS, Brand Refresh

Description

Campaign Website,

Voter Education Platform,

Community Mobilization

Campaign Website, Voter Education Platform,

Community Mobilization

TLDR;

Rapidly redesigned and launched a responsive campaign website within a two-week timeline, improving functionality, usability, and information architecture

Developed a cohesive visual system using an updated color palette and custom graphics to strengthen brand identity and make complex content more engaging and digestible

Created a clear content hierarchy and conversion-focused pathways for education, donations, and community involvement

VIRGINIANS FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY

VIRGINIANS FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY

Virginians for Marriage Equality is an inclusive, family-centered campaign website created to educate and mobilize voters across Virginia. The site makes complex information more approachable while directing visitors toward meaningful actions, including donating, joining the campaign, and learning how to vote.

GOAL

GOAL

GOAL

The goal was to make information about the Marriage Equality Amendment clear, approachable, and easy to act on. The client wanted the website to feel inclusive of Virginians of all ages and backgrounds, emphasizing that marriage equality affects our families, friends, and neighbors.

THE CHALLENGE

THE CHALLENGE

THE CHALLENGE

VME had a fast-approaching campaign deadline and an existing website that was not functioning as intended. With only two weeks to complete the project, I needed to quickly reorganize the experience, resolve usability issues, and create a reliable digital platform for the campaign.

THE SOLUTION

THE SOLUTION

THE SOLUTION

I refreshed the color palette and incorporated small graphic elements to keep complex information engaging and digestible while maintaining the professionalism of a statewide campaign.

The experience centers real Virginia couples and families across generations. Clear navigation and calls to action help visitors understand the amendment, read community stories, learn how to vote, donate, and get involved.

BUILT FOR ACTION

BUILT FOR ACTION

BUILT FOR ACTION

The redesigned website launched within the two-week deadline, providing the campaign with a functional and cohesive digital platform. The final experience transforms a complex political issue into a personal, accessible call to protect freedom for every Virginia family.