ZURB Wired Updates

Bryan Zmijewski on Aug 19, 2011 · 36 second read

We made a sitemap earlier in the day to capture the main parts of the website. We used the roughed whiteboard drawing to drive our prototype development and help shape decisions on the fly. In many cases with client work, we opt to minimize the importance of the sitemap by keeping it a sketch. We embraced that fully today :).

Bryan Zmijewski on Aug 19, 2011 · 40 second read

After working through multiple passes at the visual design across the post card, brochures and website, we wrapped up the post card. It's now in PrintHQ hands and awaiting a proof check to make sure it's set up right. We're pumped to be working with PrintHQ as they are donating they're expertise and print services to ZURBwired. Thank you so much!

Dmitry Dragilev on Aug 19, 2011 · 26 second read

The team is firing on all cylinders as they work through some of the concepts and turn out completed designs. Working in tandem we are slowly but surely tackling the design challenges in front of us. We also had a visit from an alumni of the program and got to see first hand the impact that Rebekah's has on the community.

Bryan Zmijewski on Aug 19, 2011 · 30 second read

Earlier in the day the engineering team started prototyping the website. Right now they're transforming prototype page templates provided by the design team into working Joomla templates. So far we've coded up the blog index and blog show pages.

Dmitry Dragilev on Aug 19, 2011 · 15 second read

We're making a push while the team tries to get all of the print materials finished before 6pm. The heat is on with only 28 minutes remaining...

Bryan Zmijewski on Aug 19, 2011 · 42 second read

Earlier in the day we went through a ton of opportunity sketches- 50+ to be exactish. This afternoon we then started to put more definition to the screens. Often times in our design process we'll just do sketches of web screens before jumping into code.

Bryan Zmijewski on Aug 19, 2011 · 32 second read

As part of our design process, we print our design pieces out to make sure we have the elements on the page working together. Here's a quick peek at what the design team has put together for the brochure. We're still in the process of iterating... we're going to be cramming to the last minute to hit our print deadline!

Dmitry Dragilev on Aug 18, 2011 · 27 second read

At 12 noon we passed through the first major decision point of ZURBwired 2011. After taking a break to have a quick bite to eat, the completed concepts were presented to the group and everyone voted on which ideas they like best. The teams broke apart for the afternoon and started to work on creating and implementing the ideas developed during the morning.

Bryan Zmijewski on Aug 18, 2011 · 30 second read

In our design process we look at analytics to help us understand general trends. Rebekah Children's Services had only been collecting data since April, but we came across a few pieces of information that helped us brainstorm some opportunities.

Dmitry Dragilev on Aug 18, 2011 · 36 second read

As we near lunchtime, the designs and structure are really starting to take shape. Rebekah Children's Services is diving in to help the ZURB team push the envelope with some of the design concepts. Each team is working on identifying opportunities and racing to formalize their ideas to present to the group after lunch. At 12pm we'll break for lunch and finalize the Define Phase and choose which ideas make the cut moving forward.

Bryan Zmijewski on Aug 18, 2011 · 56 second read

Rebekah Children's Services Web Audit

Bryan Zmijewski on Aug 18, 2011 · 30 second read

Dmitry Dragilev on Aug 18, 2011 · 20 second read

Two hours into ZURBwired and the teams are well underway developing their concepts. After getting over the first few obstacles, everyone is starting to hit their stride as we work towards the 12pm deadline to finalize opportunities and start cranking out prototypes.

Bryan Zmijewski on Aug 18, 2011 · 44 second read

We're cranking on all cylinders to hit our afternoon print deadline. One of the results of our morning sessions was a competitive review to help us shape our website. Take a look at our reviews of similar services (in a corporate environment this is useful to understanding a market. All of these non-profits are providing amazing services!)

Bryan Zmijewski on Aug 18, 2011 · 24 second read

Dmitry Dragilev on Aug 18, 2011 · 30 second read

As you have seen on the blog lots has happened so far. We lost internet temporarily, we divided into teams, set our goals, got feedback on our logo concept ideas, and generated 54 opportunity sketches for the website design and the profiles. We're getting ready to present the opportunities and vote on ones we should run with. Here is the first few hours of the event condensed in 40 seconds of video:

Bryan Zmijewski on Aug 18, 2011 · 24 second read

We posted a bunch of opportunity sketches for the logo on the extranet. The goals of the logo refresh is to represent Rebekah Children's Services in a more modern and playful way Check them out.

Bryan Zmijewski on Aug 18, 2011 · 1 minute read

As part of our ZURB process, we publish our work to a website we call the 'extranet.' We'll capture all the work pieces for this event as it unfolds during the day- you can view these pages on the extranet here:

Bryan Zmijewski on Aug 18, 2011 · 25 second read

We're throwing around some logo concept ideas internally here and we're using our product Verify to collect feedback. We'd love your feedback on these sketches!

Bryan Zmijewski on Aug 18, 2011 · 35 second read

Part of the magic of ZURBwired is that we edit and document the event in real-time.