Create a web site for a fusion restaurant. The site should establish an identity and branding for the restaurant, be easily navigated and attract foodies, that are tech savvy and between the ages of 18 and 35. The design should create an online atmosphere that is representative of a physical location (choose: the south side, squirrel hill or the cultural district). The content should highlight specialties, locations, chef bios, reviews, either on online order or reservation page, other page ideas could include events, weekly or daily specials, (they could also sell products… t-shirts, sauces), etc. As web designers, you should research the competition and suggest/create additional content for the site.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum of 8 to 10 pages
- Valid HTML and CSS which will be checked by validator.w3.org
- Rollovers, bread-crumbing
- Original graphics, photography and/or video (no stock photography, no live-trace.)
- jQuery
Process Requirements
- Work in teams of 3 or 4
- Create 5 to 10 Sketches and 1 digital comp
- Show Evidence of research – your two final reviews must be on a local restaurant’s website
- Suggest a domain name and host – this must be submitted with your final review
- Track your time – each week you must submit what aspect of the project you worked on and for how long.
- Evidence of process should be handed-in in the form of a sketch book or pdf.
Benchmarks
- Class 10 – Outside of class begin Brainstorm concept, sketch ideas and work on content
- Class 11 – Rough concept due, begin design comps in Photoshop, Illustrator or Fireworks
- Class 12 – Begin Slicing & Coding
- Class 13 – Continue Coding & adding content
- Class 14 – Coding should be nearing completion and site should be ready to troubleshoot
- Class 15 – Final Critique