Site design approach

  • Clean information presentation

  • Decorative, Themed elements on periphery or less visual priority than message

  • Selective elements should be high thematic impact - Logo, Hero - Showcase elements

  • Coggy details might be fun to try - steampunk cursors, UI elements - would have to explore

  • Thematic animation that doesn't get in the way, or distract (unless in showcase context)

  • Experience Objectives: Inform & Delight

  • 'Less, but Better' approach to scope for Fall 2026. 3 'amazing' pages is preferred over 20 'middling, forgettable' pages.

Page Contents

  • Hero (establishing visual, logo, dates, key links)

  • Highlights (mood/impression - video)

  • Sponsors (ticker)

  • Quick links (dashboard)

  • Events, Vendors & Cuisine (highlights)

  • Testimonials (carousel)

  • Visiting (top links, brief explanation)

  • More info links, or direction to learn more

Footer

  • large fun dynamic gears transition to footer info

  • Ideally scroll based gear animation in svg format

  • What goes here? - site info, connections, credits, etc.