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Aare Bakinson Foundation

Aare Bakinson Foundation

Aare Bakinson Foundation

Project Overview

The Aare Kazeem Bakinson Foundation is a community-based NGO supporting youth empowerment, education, and sports development in Nigeria. My goal was to redesign their digital identity and website to tell their story authentically and encourage participation, partnerships, and donations.

Project Overview

The Aare Kazeem Bakinson Foundation is a community-based NGO supporting youth empowerment, education, and sports development in Nigeria. My goal was to redesign their digital identity and website to tell their story authentically and encourage participation, partnerships, and donations.

Project Overview

The Aare Kazeem Bakinson Foundation is a community-based NGO supporting youth empowerment, education, and sports development in Nigeria. My goal was to redesign their digital identity and website to tell their story authentically and encourage participation, partnerships, and donations.

STATUS

My Role: Product & Brand Designer Timeline: 6 weeks Tools: Figma, WordPress, Canva, Photoshop

Client
Date

Sep 1, 2024

Problem

Problem

Problem

The Challenge

The Foundation’s old site lacked visual appeal and didn’t communicate impact effectively. The design failed to capture their credibility or inspire engagement. The challenge was to create a platform that builds trust, tells stories, and supports growth through clear calls to action.

Design Process

  • Brand Storytelling: Designed a narrative structure highlighting achievements, community projects, and scholarships.

  • Content Strategy: Rewrote web copy to focus on impact, transparency, and opportunities for collaboration.

  • Visual System: Chose a modern, elegant color palette inspired by heritage and optimism — symbolizing renewal and leadership.

The Challenge

The Foundation’s old site lacked visual appeal and didn’t communicate impact effectively. The design failed to capture their credibility or inspire engagement. The challenge was to create a platform that builds trust, tells stories, and supports growth through clear calls to action.

Design Process

  • Brand Storytelling: Designed a narrative structure highlighting achievements, community projects, and scholarships.

  • Content Strategy: Rewrote web copy to focus on impact, transparency, and opportunities for collaboration.

  • Visual System: Chose a modern, elegant color palette inspired by heritage and optimism — symbolizing renewal and leadership.

The Challenge

The Foundation’s old site lacked visual appeal and didn’t communicate impact effectively. The design failed to capture their credibility or inspire engagement. The challenge was to create a platform that builds trust, tells stories, and supports growth through clear calls to action.

Design Process

  • Brand Storytelling: Designed a narrative structure highlighting achievements, community projects, and scholarships.

  • Content Strategy: Rewrote web copy to focus on impact, transparency, and opportunities for collaboration.

  • Visual System: Chose a modern, elegant color palette inspired by heritage and optimism — symbolizing renewal and leadership.

Solution

Solution

Solution

The Solution

  • Built a dynamic, donation-ready website with sections for programs, partners, and impact reports.

  • Integrated a newsletter and blog to share ongoing community initiatives.

  • Designed event pages for the Football Academy, Research Fellows, and scholarships.

The Impact

  • Improved user engagement and newsletter signups by over 50%

  • Attracted new sponsorship interest from local leaders and community stakeholders

  • Strengthened the Foundation’s credibility through consistent design and storytelling

Reflection

This project reminded me that design can be a force for social good — bridging communities, creating visibility, and inspiring action where it matters most.

The Solution

  • Built a dynamic, donation-ready website with sections for programs, partners, and impact reports.

  • Integrated a newsletter and blog to share ongoing community initiatives.

  • Designed event pages for the Football Academy, Research Fellows, and scholarships.

The Impact

  • Improved user engagement and newsletter signups by over 50%

  • Attracted new sponsorship interest from local leaders and community stakeholders

  • Strengthened the Foundation’s credibility through consistent design and storytelling

Reflection

This project reminded me that design can be a force for social good — bridging communities, creating visibility, and inspiring action where it matters most.

The Solution

  • Built a dynamic, donation-ready website with sections for programs, partners, and impact reports.

  • Integrated a newsletter and blog to share ongoing community initiatives.

  • Designed event pages for the Football Academy, Research Fellows, and scholarships.

The Impact

  • Improved user engagement and newsletter signups by over 50%

  • Attracted new sponsorship interest from local leaders and community stakeholders

  • Strengthened the Foundation’s credibility through consistent design and storytelling

Reflection

This project reminded me that design can be a force for social good — bridging communities, creating visibility, and inspiring action where it matters most.

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