{"id":207,"date":"2025-07-24T14:19:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T14:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newdawnsunrise.org.uk\/journal\/?p=207"},"modified":"2025-07-24T18:00:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T18:00:25","slug":"recursive-records-website-design-project-overview-repeat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newdawnsunrise.org.uk\/journal\/2025\/07\/24\/recursive-records-website-design-project-overview-repeat\/","title":{"rendered":"Recursive Records Website Design: Project Overview (Repeat)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2014challenging because meeting deadlines isn\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The target audience includes audiophiles, music collectors seeking rare vinyl, and retro enthusiasts who appreciate the cultural and aesthetic value of records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Marketing Strategy<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>To attract customers, the website features an&nbsp;<strong>Events page<\/strong>&nbsp;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Color Choice<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tools Used<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>HTML &amp; CSS<\/strong>&nbsp;for structure and styling, adhering to semantic and visual best practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Canva<\/strong>&nbsp;for logo design and&nbsp;<strong>Photoshop<\/strong>&nbsp;for image editing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Responsive design<\/strong>&nbsp;ensured mobile compatibility with:html&lt;meta name=&#8221;viewport&#8221; content=&#8221;width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0&#8243;&gt;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Accessibility &amp; Best Practices<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ARIA attributes<\/strong>&nbsp;for screen reader compatibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alt text<\/strong>&nbsp;for images and optimized color contrast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SEO optimization<\/strong>&nbsp;with proper&nbsp;<code>&lt;title&gt;<\/code>&nbsp;tags, valid HTTP codes, and descriptive links.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-quality images with correct aspect ratios.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Typography &amp; Imagery<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Fonts like&nbsp;<strong>&#8216;Roboto&#8217;, &#8216;Lora&#8217;, and &#8216;serif&#8217;<\/strong>&nbsp;complement the color scheme. Black-and-white vinyl images maintain visual consistency, and the logo aligns with the overall design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My choice of logo is consistent with the overall colour of the design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" data-id=\"156\" src=\"https:\/\/newdawnsunrise.org.uk\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Records.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newdawnsunrise.org.uk\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Records.jpg 200w, https:\/\/newdawnsunrise.org.uk\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Records-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>This project deepened my understanding of&nbsp;<strong>HTML structure<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>CSS principles<\/strong>. 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&nbsp;<strong>JavaScript<\/strong>&nbsp;for enhanced interactivity. While I couldn\u2019t implement all desired JS features this time, I aim to improve in future projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reference<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/musicshop360.com\/blog\/music-shop-website-design\">https:\/\/musicshop360.com\/blog\/music-shop-website-design<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"8CTCpD0WZM\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yoursoundmatters.com\/\">Sound Matters: A Vinyl Record Website for the Digital Age<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Sound Matters: A Vinyl Record Website for the Digital Age&#8221; &#8212; Sound Matters\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yoursoundmatters.com\/embed\/#?secret=3hQN1KNnCr#?secret=8CTCpD0WZM\" data-secret=\"8CTCpD0WZM\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flaticon.com\/search?word=youtube%20logo\">https:\/\/www.flaticon.com\/search?word=youtube%20logo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alamy.com\/stock-photo\/vinyl-record-artwork.html?blackwhite=1&amp;sortBy=relevant\">https:\/\/www.alamy.com\/stock-photo\/vinyl-record-artwork.html?blackwhite=1&amp;sortBy=relevant<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"o2sgFJKvny\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vinylart.co\/product\/12inchdub\/\">Custom 12-inch Vinyl Record<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Custom 12-inch Vinyl Record&#8221; &#8212; VinylArt Co\" src=\"https:\/\/vinylart.co\/product\/12inchdub\/embed\/#?secret=IhSR03OLbJ#?secret=o2sgFJKvny\" data-secret=\"o2sgFJKvny\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thesoundofvinyl.com\/products\/the-beatles-white-album-vinyl\">https:\/\/thesoundofvinyl.com\/products\/the-beatles-white-album-vinyl<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/a-black-and-white-photo-of-a-record-store-P3_MLxr5eBY\">https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/a-black-and-white-photo-of-a-record-store-P3_MLxr5eBY<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.rarevinyl.com\/products\">https:\/\/uk.rarevinyl.com\/products<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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