Interface Design NRL Rookie
Client: NRL
Completion: May 2016
Visit: NRL Rookie Site
- 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
- 19+ 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
I have a few PHP, Javascript and CMS experts that I work with when required – which is handy.
Right now I am...
- Designing and front-end coding an online software service for the Australian real estate / strata industry. This electronic strata voting app allows lot owners and strata managers to setup & vote on strata agendas.
- Working with Signet to lift their online presence. Interface design & code, EdMs and digital graphics are all part of the suite of changes underway.
Testimonials
Just wanted to say a big thanks for your efforts... it's much much better for your work on it... We're all really pumped to take it to the next level again in 2012.Dom, Team Telstra
Thanks so much! We all love the new website and content management system... A very creative and strategically spot on solution. Thanks!Anna, HeartKids
Mate just wanted to thank you for all your help throughout the second half of 2010. You've been a great help to us and very responsive. I hope we get to continue to use your skills in 2011.Chris R, NRL
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
My Hero! What can I say. Finally a person who cares about all the details!Charlie, Charlie Chan Music
I found Dave Rayner to be excellent. Fast, efficient and relatively cheap for website changes.Peter R, Balmain Sailing Club
Thanks Dave, You’re a legend! Much appreciated.Al, Specialised Force
Dave you’re amazing. Thanks for updating so quickly.Chrissy, Duco Promotions Limited