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 Metagenics' popular probiotic and supplement labels to lift their digital branding.
- 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
Hi Dave this looks GREAT!! Thank you... Thanks so much Dave!... very excited about the launch!... Fantastic Dave, this is looking incredible.Josh, JT Allen
This is perfect thank you, great job as always.Eric, NRL
INCREDIBLE! You are amazing! Thank you!!!Marius, ITV Studios Australia
Thank you mate and thanks for all the back and forth... you were really great in updating multiple times!Rees T, NRL
This is perfect, well done. For future reference things like this is why we like working with you, so keep it up.Rickard, Corality
Wow after months of collaboration with the fantastic Dave Rayner, we are loving our new website. Colourful, fresh, easy to navigate and so many pictures to get our travel juices flowing! A big thank you Dave for making our transition from old to new super easy.Hayley, Sisterhood Women's Travel
Dave you're amazing. Thanks for updating so quickly.Chrissy, Duco Promotions Limited
Dave has delivered great service and outcomes on several of my businesses. Creative, reliable and all round legend - highly recommended.Nick Crawley, Nick Crawley Consulting
Thank you for your amazing work and website. Loving it!John Stewart, Tudor House
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