MIDWEST FAN CAVES

The purpose of this project was to create a 26 page, mobile responsive mock e-commerce/catalog website with items of personal meaning and a mock form of currency. WordPress, Elementor, and the blank slate plugin were used to build the site without using a pre-made WordPress template.

Role

Branding

Design

Creative Direction

Front End Development

UX Design

UI Design

Conceptualization & DESIGN DECISIONS

  • Taking colors commonly associated with sports franchises in the Midwest and reducing the saturation to more of a pastel palette provided an appropriate bridge between the high saturation colors used by those teams while still giving representation to the Midwest and appealing to the targeted demographic.
  • Midwesterners have commonly been known for their grit, determination, and willingness to get their hands dirty. Using a wooden background for the product photos offered a subtle ode to the culture that is commonly displayed.
  • The name Midwest Fan Caves is a play on words from man cave. Die-hard sports fans often have their “man cave” filled with sports memorabilia from their favorite teams, it provides a literal meaning for what is being sold on the site. 

Full desktop Layout

branding

Launch Midwest Fan Caves

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