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Louisiana Entertainment

Louisiana Entertainment
Louisiana Entertainment

Louisiana has built a creative business climate no other state can match, but their old site failed to show it.

Louisiana has built a creative business climate no other state can match, but their old site failed to show it.

Louisiana has built a creative business climate no other state can match, but their old site failed to show it.

We embarked on a mission to show the world that Louisiana's number one resource is its creativity, braving a pandemic and other roadblocks along the way.

We embarked on a mission to show the world that Louisiana's number one resource is its creativity, braving a pandemic and other roadblocks along the way.

We embarked on a mission to show the world that Louisiana's number one resource is its creativity, braving a pandemic and other roadblocks along the way.

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Role

UX research

Wireframing

Prototyping

Film editing and design collaborator

Year

2020-2022

Client

Louisiana Economic Development

Status

Completed

Backstory

The previous site was outdated and full of numerous incentives that were hard to find. Government officials also had to educate film producers about Louisiana.

But first, research

Research insights uncovered that we needed to focus on showcasing incentives, locations, and facts.

Research insights uncovered that we needed to focus on showcasing incentives, locations, and facts.

Creating value

Eight target audiences were identified through research and we were able to create personas and journey maps which identified each of their unique needs.

Eight target audiences were identified through research and we were able to create personas and journey maps which identified each of their unique needs.

Early design exploration

With these individuals in mind, a sitemap and information architecture were created to address their needs.

With these individuals in mind, a sitemap and information architecture were created to address their needs.

Low Fidelity Design

Knowing that we had to focus on incentives, locations, and education, we set out to find a way to intuitively navigate the site by Louisiana'a four main entertainment industries:

Film, Interactive, Live, and Music.

Stakeholders later requested to have a dropdown in the menu just in case users wanted to navigate that way. We objected that it detracted from the minimalist design, but eventually added it in.

Defining Magic

During the design phase I worked with Tim Ricks, the Webflow Wizard himself, and we continued to tackle user needs such as an interactive map that allowed film crews to determine how long it takes to travel between cities. This helped crews find studios and plan production in advance.

Final Touches

With the project coming to a close, we made sure to remember Louisiana citizens who may be interested in news, joining a talent pool, or attending an event, further solidifying the importance of Louisiana's entertainment industry.

Everlasting Impact

Our determination and grit paid off and we were elated to launch the new and improved website for our beloved state and even received an official statement from Don Pierson, the Secretary of Louisiana Economic Development.

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cody.coumes@gmail.com

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