Recursive Records Website Design: Project Overview (Repeat)

I chose to design the Recursive Records website due to my passion for vintage music. The project aims to support a campaign that draws customers to the store by promoting its products, brand, and physical location. To guide my approach, I researched existing record stores to understand how they succeed. Designing a vintage music record website was both challenging and exciting—challenging because meeting deadlines isn’t always my strength, but exciting because I love classic music and was eager to discover new insights. My research revealed that the demand for rare vinyl continues to grow, driven by audiophiles and collectors.

A well-designed website can stand out, effectively guiding vinyl enthusiasts and audiophiles to visit a store with a well-curated selection of rare and vintage records. Vinyl records evoke nostalgia for older generations, while younger listeners are drawn to their retro aesthetic.

The Recursive Records website fosters community engagement by hosting live listening sessions, benefiting both the business and local music lovers. It also serves as a platform to appeal to eco-conscious audiences and preserve music history. However, competition from established platforms remains a key challenge.

The target audience includes audiophiles, music collectors seeking rare vinyl, and retro enthusiasts who appreciate the cultural and aesthetic value of records.

Marketing Strategy

To attract customers, the website features an Events page highlighting local happenings and collaborations with music influencers to strengthen brand identity. Social media integration showcases products, while a focus on quality and rare vinyl cultivates long-term customer loyalty.

Color Choice

The black-and-white color scheme aligns with the nostalgic and retro appeal of vintage vinyl, evoking classic music, film, and photography. This minimalist approach enhances visual clarity, distinguishes the site from cluttered competitors, and emphasizes content. It also reflects the simplicity valued in vinyl culture.

Tools Used
  • HTML & CSS for structure and styling, adhering to semantic and visual best practices.
  • Canva for logo design and Photoshop for image editing.
  • Responsive design ensured mobile compatibility with:html<meta name=”viewport” content=”width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0″>
Accessibility & Best Practices
  • ARIA attributes for screen reader compatibility.
  • Alt text for images and optimized color contrast.
  • SEO optimization with proper <title> tags, valid HTTP codes, and descriptive links.
  • High-quality images with correct aspect ratios.
Typography & Imagery

Fonts like ‘Roboto’, ‘Lora’, and ‘serif’ complement the color scheme. Black-and-white vinyl images maintain visual consistency, and the logo aligns with the overall design.

My choice of logo is consistent with the overall colour of the design.

Conclusion

This project deepened my understanding of HTML structure and CSS principles. I learned that consistent practice and perseverance are key to becoming a skilled web designer. CSS is ever-evolving, requiring ongoing learning. Collaboration with peers was invaluable, though my next challenge is mastering JavaScript for enhanced interactivity. While I couldn’t implement all desired JS features this time, I aim to improve in future projects.

Reference

https://musicshop360.com/blog/music-shop-website-design

Sound Matters: A Vinyl Record Website for the Digital Age

https://www.flaticon.com/search?word=youtube%20logo

https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/vinyl-record-artwork.html?blackwhite=1&sortBy=relevant

Custom 12-inch Vinyl Record

https://thesoundofvinyl.com/products/the-beatles-white-album-vinyl

https://unsplash.com/photos/a-black-and-white-photo-of-a-record-store-P3_MLxr5eBY

https://uk.rarevinyl.com/products

Three designed objects

These are three of my favourite designs.

Sony WH1000xm2 Headphones

What I like most about the Sony1000xm2 is the Active Noise Cancelling feature which enables me to listen to my music without background noise. In addition to this, it has good sound quality, durable, great design, portable and comfortable. The ear pads are quite soft and fit nicely on my head and ears. When I wear them, I feel like I am carrying my music studio with me whilst travelling because of the incredible sound quality.

I like my Sony1000xm2 headphones because of its sleek design and durability. In terms of cost, it is far cheaper and gives more listening options than most of its competitors. It is quite portable and foldable and comes with a storage case which means my headphones are safe from damage.

The Sony WH-1000XM2 comes with a playback controller on the right ear cup with a touch interface and has long term ear comfort because of the super-soft leatherette ear pads. The touch interface includes just swiping forward and backwards to skip tracks and swiping up and down to adjust the volume which is a cool design. Long-pressing the right cup also activates the default voice assistant which may be Google Assistant or Siri. The charging port is located on the right ear cup and the 3.5mm jack is on the left.

The Sony WH-1000XM2 sound fantastic overall and has a sleek and modern design.

BlitzWolf BW-WA3 Pro bluetooth speaker

I enjoy listening to my Blitzwolf bluetooth speaker because of the beautiful and solid design. The speaker is very portable but produces very rich sound with raw bass output.It also has a large battery that can last for days depending how you use it. The BlitzWolf BW-WA3 Pro is sturdy, rugged in design, powerful and also great for a small parties.

my three designed objects

The BlitzWolf bluetooth speaker has a dark grey metallic design with grilles on both sides. On the sides of the speakers are solid bass radiators that produce very rich sound.

The BlitzWolf speaker also comes with a shoulder strap which goes through two loops at both ends. This is very handy especially for beach parties and for walk around. The speaker is also IPX5 certified which means that it is water resistant. This is essential for use around swimming pool and beach outings.

The benefit of the shoulder strap is also because of the weight of the speaker at 2.65 KG. The rugged design of this Bluetooth speaker will definitely prevent rapid wear and tear. The controls are all located at the top of the speaker and are soft to the touch. The back of the speaker comes with a micro SD slot, USB – C port, USB – A port and a 3.5 mm jack port all nicely hidden behind a tough rubber lid that shields them from water.

Overall, I like the Blitzwolf BW-WA3 Bluetooth speaker because it was designed to be durable, water resistant, rich in sound and portable.

Sports water bottle

Sports collapsible water bottle I like my collapsible sports water bottle because it is designed to be compact and foldable. This means that it can be compressed or folded away nicely when empty. The advantage of this is that it saves space I can fold it away nicely in my bag even when it contains water. The bottle is made from flexible material and it is reusable. The bottle immediately retains its shape once I fill it up with water. I find the design very convenient and compact unlike rigid water bottles. I do not have lose sleep about space or travelling with a bigger bag because of my water bottle.

This collapsible bottle is good for the environment because it is reusable unlike disposable bottles. I can easily replenish my water supply on the go instead of buying new disposable bottles which hurt the environment. Collapsible sports water bottles are suited for all situation: running, hiking, air travel, road travel and on bike.

Another reason I like the design is the Carabiner clip which is quite convenient when taking a ride on my bike or it can easily be clipped on my bag. The bottle also comes with flip-top lid and it is transparent enough for me to see the water level and to refill when needed.