Window Company website re-design

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Web Design Brief
We are creating a new website design for http://castlewindows.com and we are going to be using wordpress for the site. The idea is to make it appeal to homeowners, more than half of the visitors will be female so the design must appeal to them with appropriate colors and shapes. Historically the website has been dark with a black background and the idea is to keep some of that but make it much brighter with textures and inviting colors.
Major competitors which we will mimic are the following in order of favorites:
http://www.thompsoncreek.com/ (this is something we really like because of the full width, call to action, easy to navigate, space for
http://www.longfenceandhome.com/ (this is a nice wide design with a lot of great image space and call to actions)
http://www.renewalbyandersen.com/ (the full width is nice here)
http://www.sunrisewindows.com/ (the slide over option showing the window is nice here.)
Others:
http://www.milgard.com/
http://www.pella.com/home/default.aspx
http://www.andersenwindows.com/
https://www.windowworld.com/
http://www.marvin.com/
Castle is the leader in the industry so they want a design that is going to portray that. The owners say that their competitors always copy what they do so this design must be cutting edge.
Important elements need to included:
1. Make the design convey very obviously they are a replacement window and door company.
2. Very clear “request a free estimate” call to action box on the homepage.
3. Area for the “Live Support” call to action
4. Navigation:
- Home
- Why Castle
o Saves Dollars, Makes Sense
o We Have You Covered Start to Finish
o The Castle Difference
o Pitfalls to Avoid
- Windows and Doors
o Windows
Double Hung Windows
Awning Windows
Basement Hopper Windows
Bow Windows
Garden Windows
Casement Windows
Bay Windows
Slider Windows
Dead-Lite / Specialty / Transom
o Doors
Storm Doors
Castle French Doors
Patio Slider Doors
Door Catalog
Keypad Deadbolt
o Before and After
- About Us
o Testimonials
o Directions
o Warranty
o Employment
o Manufacturing process
o Home Shows
o Community Involvement
- Financing
- Commercial Division
- Careers
- Contact Us
Important elements for the Home Page:
1. Call to action – request a free quote
2. Awards
3. Live support
4. Guarantee
5. Featured testimonials
6. Press releases
7. Locations (Map?)
The attached photos can be used for the homepage images
Target Market(s)
The target market is middle income home owners who want good quality and great service.
Industry/Entity Type
Industry
Font styles to use
Colors
Designer to choose colors to be used in the design.
Look and feel
Each slider illustrates characteristics of the customer's brand and the style your logo design should communicate.
Elegant
Bold
Playful
Serious
Traditional
Modern
Personable
Professional
Feminine
Masculine
Colorful
Conservative
Economical
Upmarket
Requirements
Must have
- We will need 2 designs, one for the homepage and the other for the inner pages.
Important elements for the Home Page:
1. Call to action – request a free quote
2. Awards
3. Live support
4. Guarantee
5. Featured testimonials
6. Press releases
7. Locations (Map?)