Unveiling the New GameUp Africa Website
We are thrilled to reveal the newly redesigned GameUp Africa website, a vibrant and user-friendly platform that better reflects our commitment to nurturing the next generation of game developers in Africa. This exciting project was driven by our desire to create an engaging online experience that aligns with the vision and community we have built around this programme over the past 4 years. In this blog post, we’ll take you through our design thinking process, highlighting our changes and the reasons behind them.
Take a deep dive with us and learn about the cool new features on the site!
Understanding the Need for Change
The old GameUp Africa website served us well. However, as our program expanded and evolved, it became clear that our digital presence needed to do the same. We wanted a website that was informative, fun, and engaging.
Expanded Navigation and Content
The new GameUp Africa website now boasts carefully designed pages, providing visitors a comprehensive and immersive experience.
Each page is thoughtfully crafted to ensure easy navigation and access to the most important information.
Visual Design and Branding
One of the standout features of our redesign is incorporating African fabric patterns into various sections of the website. This enhances the visual appeal and anchors our branding in the rich cultural tapestry of Africa.
Color Palette
We chose a colorful palette with about 10 beautiful colors, ultimately selecting Navy Blue, Sky Blue, and Yellow as our primary colors. These colors convey a sense of professionalism, creativity, and energy, perfectly aligned with our brand’s ethos.
Side-by-Side Comparison of the old and new website design:
To illustrate the transformation, here are some snippets comparing the old and new designs:
Landing Page – Hero Section
The new hero section features a clean navy blue background with bold, eye-catching text on the left and 3D characters on the right. This is a significant improvement over the old design, which had white text on a sky-blue image background. The redesign enhances readability and visual appeal, immediately drawing visitors in.
Landing Page and About Us Section
The new About Us section includes text on the left and a GameUp Africa introductory YouTube video on the right, along with a “GameUp Africa in Numbers” subsection showcasing our growth over the years. This vast improvement over the old, plain design provides a richer and more engaging narrative about us and our achievements.
Landing Page – Benefits Section
The new Benefits section offers detailed descriptions of the advantages participants gain from our training program. This contrasts with the old design, which was less informative. The new section clearly outlines the value of the program, helping potential participants understand what they will gain from applying toGameUp Africa.
Landing Page – Structure Section
The new Structure section features a visually pleasing roadmap showing the main steps in the program from start to finish. Unlike the old design, which had key dates placed beside it, the new design relocates the key dates to the curriculum page. This change makes the structure easier to understand and visually more attractive.
Landing Page – Testimonials Section
The new Testimonials section is fun and visually engaging, with images, emojis, and testimonies on the right, including names, years of participation, and country flags. This is a marked improvement over the old design, providing a more vibrant and relatable representation of our participants’ experiences.
New Sections:
We have also added several new features that we believe are important for our audience. You can see snippets of these below:
Curriculum Page
Provides a comprehensive overview of the training curriculum.
Program’s Page
Offers detailed insights into specific courses and modules.
Partners Page
Highlights our esteemed ”partners” and collaborators.
Events Page
Simplifies the process for users to register for upcoming events.
Why These Changes Matter
The new website is more than just a “facelift”. It reflects our growth and commitment to providing an exceptional learning experience. By expanding the content and improving the design, we’re better equipped to support our community, attract new talent, and highlight the incredible work at GameUp Africa.
Don’t just take our word for it! We invite you to explore the site, engage with our content, and join us on this exciting journey.
Stay tuned for more updates, and thank you for being a part of the GameUp Africa community!
Are you interested in learning game development? Apply today for the 2024 GameUp Africa training programme today.
Ready to dive in? Visit our new website today and discover all the exciting features we’ve added just for you. Your future in game development starts here!
