Designing a Welcoming Digital Front Door

Improved first impressions and clarity of information, helping new visitors understand where to start and increasing engagement across key content areas.

Landing page experience for 3Circle Church.

The Problem

The existing site felt outdated and didn’t clearly guide new visitors toward what to do next. Key information was difficult to find, and the experience lacked a strong sense of direction.

What I Did

  • Designed a clear, welcoming entry point for new visitors

  • Simplified navigation and content hierarchy

  • Used typography, imagery, and layout to create a more modern, approachable experience

  • Introduced clearer calls to action to guide users through the site

Teachings layout that's easy to browse.

Teachings layout that's easy to browse.

Key Decisions

  • Simplified messaging to reduce friction and make next steps obvious

  • Strengthened hierarchy to guide users naturally through content

  • Used community-focused imagery to create connection and belonging

  • Applied consistent spacing and layout for readability and flow

Constraints

Worked within an existing brand system while modernizing the experience. Needed to balance clarity for new users with familiarity for existing members.

Ministries with community-driven imagery.

Ministries with community-driven imagery.

What Changed

The experience now provides a clearer entry point for new visitors, making it easier to understand the church, find relevant information, and take action.

Hindsight

Future iterations could personalize content based on user intent and expand pathways for deeper engagement.

Custom branded elements for 3Circle.
Custom branded elements for 3Circle.

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