Joshua Fields — Software Engineer & Creative Technologist

Vita Nova, Community Arts Charity

Campaign| Website

Vita Nova - Web Developer

Vita Nova Website Case Study

Vita Nova is a community arts charity supporting people and families affected by addiction. The website project focused on making services, events, and support information easier to find through a clearer, more accessible digital platform.

Problem

Users seeking addiction recovery or family support may be under stress, browsing on mobile, or trying to find urgent information quickly. The site needed to communicate trust, reduce friction, and make important pathways visible without overwhelming visitors.

Role

As the Web Developer, I was responsible for the website build, responsive layout, content structure, CMS-ready publishing approach, performance considerations, accessibility improvements, and SEO foundations.

Architecture

Information Architecture: Services, workshops, events, news, donation routes, and contact information are organized around user needs.
Responsive Design: Layouts support mobile, tablet, and desktop visitors.
Content Management: The site structure supports ongoing updates from the Vita Nova team.
SEO and Accessibility: Metadata, readable content structure, and accessibility-minded design help the charity reach people searching for support.

Stack

Responsive web development, CMS-oriented content structure, SEO metadata, accessibility best practices, performance optimization, and charity-sector information design.

Media

The page includes a YouTube feature video and a gallery of Vita Nova logo, website, and supporting imagery from the project media folder.

Outcome / Impact

The website strengthens Vita Nova's online presence and gives visitors a clearer route to support information. The case study emphasizes accessibility, clarity, and maintainability rather than unsupported traffic or conversion numbers.