Nerdery

About the Nerdery Website

Collaborative Innovation in Website Design

The Nerdery website represents a remarkable collaborative effort I had the privilege of undertaking alongside my esteemed colleague, Joel. As part of a talented development team at Rise Interactive, we joined forces to create a website brimming with robust features, animations, micro-interactions, and accessibility considerations.

Nerdery envisioned a highly animated website that empowered them with content creation flexibility. Their desired functionalities included the creation of custom pages featuring scrolling animations and micro-interactions, all while adhering to accessibility standards and ensuring seamless keyboard-only navigation.

My Contributions

Leveraging my expertise in animation, I spearheaded the development of a helper tool. This tool streamlined the process for fellow developers to create custom scroll-based animations using GSAP. It centralized management of these animations and facilitated error detection during configuration. This ultimately evolved into a powerful resource, enabling developers to seamlessly integrate diverse animations into various website components.

Additionally, I took ownership of the homepage design and development. The final product was as a testament to our collective efforts, boasting an aesthetically pleasing and visually captivating user experience.

I also played a key role in ensuring the homepage’s accessibility for users relying solely on keyboard navigation. This experience underscored the significant impact of optimized navigation on user experience, particularly for individuals who might otherwise encounter difficulties accessing the website. It served as a valuable learning opportunity, prompting me to prioritize often-overlooked aspects of website design that can significantly enhance user experience.

The most cherished aspect of the Nerdery project lies in the exceptional collaboration I shared with Joel and the broader development team. The entire process, from creation to refinement and ongoing updates, fostered a sense of camaraderie and dedication. We poured our hearts into this project, recognizing it as a culmination of our collective efforts at Rise Interactive. It remains a source of immense pride to this day.