Project Brief
The “Western Carolina” website is specifically designed for children and young adults, featuring a playful and engaging interface. The website enhances user navigation by using distinctive colors for key menu items: ticket information is highlighted in light olive, while directions are marked in teal, drawing attention to these essential elements. The entire homepage utilizes a backdrop of deep blue, dark violet, and bright red, creating a vibrant and inviting atmosphere. Each section – top attractions, ticket pricing, sponsors, a social gallery, and fair history is clearly defined with its unique styling and background color, making the website not only informative but visually dynamic. This approach successfully captures the fair’s lively spirit, encouraging visitors to explore further and attend the event.
Wireframe
This wireframe sketch illustrates the foundational layout of the homepage, focusing on user-friendly navigation and engaging content placement. At the top, we have prioritized accessibility to ticket information and directions, highlighted distinctively to catch the user’s attention immediately upon entry. Below, the homepage is segmented into various sections including top attractions, detailed ticketing information, sponsor logos, a social gallery, and a historical overview of the fair.
Each section is designed to visually stand out while maintaining a cohesive flow that guides the user naturally through the site. This structured yet flexible framework is crucial for accommodating dynamic content and ensuring that the site remains both informative and visually appealing to our target audience of children and young adults.
About
During the spring of 1968, the Aiken Jaycees needed a big project in order to raise money for local charities. James Gregory contacted Vernon Spane, a promoter from Columbia, South Carolina. Mr. Spane suggested the Jaycees sponsor a local county fair. Mr. Spane then contacted Irvin Deggeller of Deggeller’s Magic Midways. Approximately a month later the Jaycees met with Mr. Deggeller to discuss just what it would take to put on the fair.
