Blaine Harbor Music Festival: An annual intensive camp for music students to study and perform

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Step 1: Discovery and Design Phase

• Collaborate with the board of directors to understand their goals, requirements, and pain points.
• Prototype the initial site layout using Adobe XD, considering user experience, visual design, and information architecture.
• Establish a cohesive color palette, typography, sitemap, and page layouts that align with the festival's brand identity.

Step 2: Intake Form Development

• Identify the primary concern of the board, which is the registration/application form for the jazz camp intensive.
• Assess the previous site's issues and lack of payment acceptance functionality.
• Opt for a SaaS integration solution and choose Jotform to build a user-friendly and efficient intake form.
• Customize the form to meet the unique needs of the festival, ensuring a seamless registration process for students.
• Integrate Jotform with the mailing list to capture participant data effectively.

Step 3: Design Approval and Development

• Present the prototype and design to the board for sign-off and approval.
• Incorporate feedback and iterate on the design to ensure alignment with their vision.
• Begin development using Webflow, leveraging its flexible and responsive design capabilities.
• Implement the approved design, including color palette, typography, and page layouts.
• Collaborate with the board to iterate and refine the design based on their feedback.

Step 4: Payment Integration and Sandbox Testing

• Sandbox the payment processor, Square, to ensure proper remittance handling.
• Configure the payment processing functionality within the intake form, enabling secure payment collection from students.
• Test the payment integration thoroughly to ensure a seamless and error-free experience for users.
• Collaborate with the board to address any additional requirements or modifications to the payment process.

Step 5: Domain Transfer and Site Launch

• Transfer the festival's domain from Squarespace to Google Domains for better control and management.
• Attach the custom domain to the Webflow project, ensuring a seamless transition.
• Perform final quality assurance checks to confirm site functionality, responsiveness, and design consistency.
• Set the launch date for November 2022 to coincide with the festival's marketing and promotional activities.
• Coordinate with the board to ensure a smooth site launch and proper communication to the festival's stakeholders.

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