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WESTMINSTER EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY

Complete Website Rebuild & Brand Integration

2024
8 weeks
2 designers, 1 developer
Website Design Development Brand Integration
Our Process

From Discovery to Launch

A strategic, phase-based approach that ensures every decision is grounded in research and aligned with your goals.

Deep dive into your brand, audience, and competitive landscape. We conducted stakeholder interviews, analyzed enrollment data, and audited the existing digital presence across all seven locations.
  • Stakeholder interviews with leadership team
  • Parent survey and persona development
  • Competitive analysis of 12 regional competitors
Developed the information architecture and content strategy to serve both prospective families and current parents across multiple locations.
  • Site mapping and user flow documentation
  • Content inventory and gap analysis
  • SEO keyword strategy for local search
Created a visual language that feels warm, trustworthy, and professional— reflecting the care Westminster provides to children and families.
  • Mood boards and visual direction
  • Component library development
  • Interactive prototypes for key user journeys
Built with Wix Vibe (Astro, React, Tailwind CSS) for a fully customizable, high-performance experience that the team can maintain.
  • Component-based architecture
  • Location-specific content management
  • Form integrations with CRM
Coordinated launch across all locations with redirects, analytics setup, and staff training to ensure a smooth transition.
  • QA testing across devices and browsers
  • 301 redirect mapping from old URLs
  • Analytics and conversion tracking setup
  • Team training documentation
Information Architecture

Site Structure

A streamlined architecture that balances brand storytelling with practical information needs across seven unique locations.

Home
About
Our Story
Leadership
Careers
Programs
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
Pre-K
Locations
Enroll
Tuition
Schedule Tour
Contact
7 Location Pages
Carmel
Fishers
Geist
Noblesville
Westfield
Zionsville
Downtown
Transformation

Before & After

New website design
Original website design
Before After
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Responsive Design

Built for Every Screen

Designed mobile-first to ensure families can access information seamlessly whether they're at home or on the go.

Desktop view
Mobile view - homepage
Mobile view - programs
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Marion Design Co. transformed our digital presence completely. The new site has helped us increase tour requests by 40% and gives families a real sense of what makes Westminster special before they even visit.
Sarah Mitchell Director of Operations Westminster Early Learning Academy