UX Research, User interviews, Visual Design

BCBELA

Tools: Figma, Google Workspace, ChatGPT

The brief

BCBELA, a provincial organization empowering Black educators in B.C., needed a modern, research-led website to amplify advocacy, membership, partnerships, and donations in a single, cohesive hub. La Fleur Digital led discovery, design, development, and delivery.

Problem

BCBELA’s presence was constrained to a basic Wix site, limiting their ability to attract members, partners, and donors. Despite powerful advocacy work, their fragmented online identity failed to communicate their vision or support user engagement. User interviews revealed frustrations around finding relevant resources, connecting with other educators, and navigating unclear calls to action. Without a professional digital presence, BCBELA risked losing opportunities to influence policy, provide mentorship, and secure funding.

Solution

We followed a structured 4D process (Discovery → Design → Development → Delivery) and anchored every decision in user research. Drawing inspiration from equity-focused organizations, we emphasized clarity, intuitive navigation, and bold visuals. Insights from User interviews shaped headlines, CTAs, and content hierarchy, while a custom WordPress CMS powered a fully responsive platform. The result: a cohesive hub for resources, events, membership, partnerships, and donations, unified by BCBELA’s vibrant palette, Ubuntu-inspired voice, and Sankofa symbolism.

Revamped design

Previous design

Revamped design

Previous design

Result

Transformed a static Wix site into a dynamic platform reflecting BCBELA’s mission and voice.

Join the Movement” became the unifying CTA, streamlining membership, partnership, and donation flows.

Feedback from 5+ Black educators shaped accessible navigation, vibrant visuals, and relevant resource hubs.

Early testers praised the warm color scheme, advocacy-focused sections, and professional credibility the site now conveys.

Ore Ogunlude and the team were extremely professional, communicated clearly throughout the process, and delivered stellar work. The final website not only met but truly surpassed our expectations. I would highly recommend La Fleur Digital Services to anyone looking for high-quality, reliable, and creative digital solutions.

Beth Applewhite

President, BCBELA

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