Interface Design NRL Rookie
Client: NRL
Completion: May 2016
- Interface design
- Front-end code (HTML, CSS, jQuery)
- CMS (ExpressionEngine)
The NRL commissioned me to design and build a new responsive website for their reality TV show ‘The NRL Rookie’.
Initially the site’s focus was to allow prospective players to apply to be on the show. The deadline date was locked and project time was around 2 weeks from kickoff to go-live.
Then in 2016 it came time to update the site to broadcast catch-up episodes, exclusive videos and player bios.
The site uses ExpressionEngine as the content management system (CMS).
The client can add and edit content (including videos) & review and edit all applicant form submissions.
In 2016 the videos now come from the Brightcove API - allowing the NRL admins to create and tag their videos once, in one location.
The NRL Rookie site is looking great! Legend! Fantastic... Really appreciate your efforts Dave!Sara, NRL
Applicants had to answer lots of questions - multiple choice, full text, links as well as upload two images. Some questions show / hide additional fields based on user input. Validation is client-side using jQuery as well as some server-side validation for security and key fields.
A custom report and admin tool was then built to allow the NRL to filter, grade and process all the applications.
Quick facts
- Freelance web designer based in the Blue Mountains (just outside Sydney)
- Prefer to work from my office
- Hour rate: $ contact me
- Project rate: $ will quote
- I'm passionate about quality
- Married, with two great kids
Skill & software overview
- Trained graphic designer
- 22+ yrs commercial experience
- User-centred approach
- Advanced Photoshop & Illustrator
- Advanced HTML & CSS
- W3C & WAI compliant
- Responsive / Mobile friendly
- WordPress customisation
- ExpressionEngine customisation
- Craft CMS customisation
- ZenDesk theme customisation
Right now I am...
- Working with Signet to lift their online presence. Interface design & code, EdMs and digital graphics are all part of the suite of changes underway.
- Ongoing work with Insignia to create digital art for online and tradeshow promotion.
- Working with a podcast production company on a popular US-based medical podcast website running Wordpress.
Testimonials
Great job turning this around. Thanks!Sara, RLIF
I just wanted to thank you for the work you've put in – you're a true professional and I will not hesitate to recommend you to anyone (except our competition!)Al, Specialised Force
Looks great! You’ve captured our intent really well... That looks amazing!... To me, it looks like you’re going in the right direction.Tom M, EPES Consulting
Very impressive turn around! Thanks mate, I really appreciate it. In hindsight, this should have been done a long time ago. Looking forward to the next stage of development!Oskar B, Sino Resources Capital
Thanks Dave, all looks perfect... The site is looking absolutely brilliant and is exactly as hoped for it to look and function.Tony M, NRL Wellbeing & Education
David, we keep getting nothing but rave reviews and overly positive feedback on the website – people love it. Thanks so much for the fantastic work!Isaac H, Syncplicity.com
I love it man - You never disappoint, I'll pass on to the guys and come back to you... they all love it.Richard M, Marketing Consultant
This is perfect thank you, great job as always.Eric, NRL