EX SSA USA, a non-profit alumni association for graduates of Saker Baptist College, needed a refreshed digital presence.
Client
EX SSA USA (Sakarettes – Alumnae of Saker Baptist College)
Category
NGO
Team
1 Lead Designer, 2 UX Designers (myself included)
Project Date
October 2024
Platform
Web
Tools Used
Figma, Meet, Paper and Pen
Link
Chariot News
OVERVIEW
Their existing website was outdated, difficult to navigate, and not aligned with modern web standards. The redesign aimed to improve usability and modernize the look and feel
The website serves as a central hub for alumnae engagement, event sharing, chapter updates, member registration, and showcasing the association’s national impact.
MY RESPONSIBILITIES
I was tasked with redesigning the following key pages and sections:
About Us Pages
- Mission
- Membership
- National Leadership
- History of Saker Baptist College
- Our Impact
- What We Do
- Annual Reports
Key Functional & Informational Pages
- The Ceremony Page
- Gallery Page (organized by chapters)
- Contact Page
- Member Registration Page
- Registration Successful Page
- 404 Error Page
- Search Results Page
- Privacy Policy Page
CHALLENGE
-Time Zones & Remote Collaboration –
Working virtually with team members across different time zones posed scheduling challenges. We addressed this by coordinating weekly meetings at times that worked for everyone and using collaborative tools (e.g., Figma, Zoom, Google meet Google Docs) to keep communication seamless.
DESIGN APPROACH
I was tasked with redesigning the following key pages and sections:
GOALS
Design a website that reflects the warmth, legacy, and professionalism of the Sakarettes
Simplify user flows for registration, contact, and content discovery
Create a visually appealing, mobile-responsive, and accessible site
WIREFRAMES & USER FLOWS
Built low-fidelity wireframes to define structure and navigation
Mapped user flows for:
New member registration
Searching site content
Viewing galleries by chapter
Accessing annual reports and leadership info
VISUAL DESIGN
Adopted a clean, elegant design language aligned with the Sakarettes’ brand
Used warm color palettes, familiar typography, and archival photos for authenticity
Ensured mobile responsiveness across breakpoints
OUTCOME
- The redesign provided a modern, user-friendly platform for EX SSA USA
- Positive client feedback on structure, aesthetic, and improved usability
- The site is now a better reflection of the Sakarettes’ mission, legacy, and vibrant community
REFLECTION
This project honed my skills in stakeholder communication, collaborative design under time constraints, and designing with purpose for a cause-driven organization. I’m proud of the inclusive, informative, and modern platform we created.
