Yusuf Meherally Centre
Yusuf Meherally Centre is an NGO committed to empowering and mobilizing volunteers for community service. Represented by volunteer Mohit Parikh, the Centre needed a modern, user-friendly website that could resonate with today’s volunteer while serving as a hub for engagement, communication, and resource sharing.
Yusuf Meherally Centre, a dedicated NGO serving the volunteer community, needed to modernize its digital presence with a lightweight, trimmed-down website. Over a rapid 5‑week engagement, our team—comprising Mohit Parikh (Volunteer), Raksha, Shiv, and Suhas—delivered a complete website redesign and development solution. Despite budget constraints, time limitations, and challenges around domain expertise, we provided critical consulting, a clear design strategy, and extra hands-on support to ensure a successful launch, even as the project scope evolved.
5 weeks
Shiv, Raksha and Suhas
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Industry
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Client
Website Redesign and Development:
Create a lightweight, updated version of the existing website to better engage the modern volunteer.
Clarity and Consulting:
Provide essential consulting to overcome initial domain knowledge gaps, ensuring that the project’s strategic direction was well-defined.
Timely Delivery:
Complete the revamp within a tight 5‑week timeframe, despite evolving requirements and resource constraints.
Enhanced User Experience:
Improve UX/UI to facilitate easier navigation and more effective communication of the Centre’s mission.
Budget and Time Limitations:
The project was constrained by a limited budget and a tight 5‑week schedule.
Domain Knowledge Gaps:
The client required in-depth consulting to better understand modern web standards and options.
Stakeholder Management:
Limited collaboration and delays were encountered due to a single point of contact, impacting decision-making and communication.
Project Scope Creep:
As we approached the go-live for phase 1, the number of pages and assets increased, leading to extended timelines and higher deliverable expectations.
Technical Hurdles:
Go-live complications related to server management added complexity during the final stages of the project.
Initial Consultation:
We began with consultative sessions to clarify the project’s goals, understand the client’s needs, and address gaps in digital expertise.
Pros and Cons Mapping:
A detailed mapping exercise was conducted to evaluate different approaches, helping to select the optimal strategy and tools.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Interviews and ongoing communications helped identify key pain points and user expectations, despite limited availability.
Proof of Concept:
Early-stage prototypes and design sprints were used to validate our approach and align on the user experience strategy.
Iterative Design Sprints:
Using methodologies like design sprints and prototypes, we quickly refined the website’s UX/UI based on real-time feedback.
Tool-Driven Collaboration:
We employed tools such as Whimsical, Framer, and Figma to visualize and iterate on design concepts while maintaining clarity through e-meet sessions.
Consultative Approach:
Regular consultations ensured that all stakeholders understood the chosen direction and that scope adjustments were managed proactively.
Focus on Timeliness:
Every phase was meticulously planned to ensure we met our tight timeline while still accommodating necessary revisions and expanded requirements.
UX/UI Design
User-Centered Design: Developed intuitive interfaces that simplified navigation and enhanced user engagement.
Interactive Prototyping: Employed Figma and Framer to create clickable prototypes, allowing us to refine user flows before final development.
Website Development
Lightweight Redesign: Rebuilt the website to provide a clean, modern look while trimming down outdated content.
Responsive Development: Ensured that the site was optimized for all devices, facilitating access for volunteers on-the-go.
Iterative Development Phases: Split the development into two phases to manage scope creep, ensuring initial functionality was delivered and later enhancements could be integrated smoothly.
Hosting and Technical Support
Server Management Consultation: Provided guidance and hands-on support for server setup and management, addressing go-live complications.
Technical Collaboration: Coordinated with external stakeholders to resolve technical issues and ensure a smooth transition at launch.
Modernized Digital Presence:
A streamlined, modern website was successfully launched, meeting the needs of today’s volunteer.
Enhanced User Experience:
Improved UX/UI led to easier navigation and a more engaging online experience.
Effective Collaboration:
Despite initial challenges with stakeholder management, our extra support and clear communication ensured that all issues were addressed.
Adaptability to Scope Changes:
The project’s evolution—reflected in the expanded number of pages and assets—was managed effectively, ensuring that the final deliverables aligned with the client’s enhanced vision.
On-Time Delivery:
The project was completed within the 5‑week timeframe, demonstrating our commitment to timeliness even in the face of unforeseen challenges.