Client
Cheshire West Design Awards
Website Design & Development
Awards Website Design - The Cheshire West Design Awards celebrate excellence in architecture, placemaking and the built environment across the region. The awards recognise projects that enhance communities, improve the public realm and demonstrate the importance of thoughtful design in shaping the places where people live and work.
The new website was developed to provide a clear, modern platform for promoting the awards, explaining the nomination process and showcasing the work of the steering committee and contributors behind the initiative.
The Project
The original website had become outdated and difficult to maintain, with limited structure and little ability to expand as the awards evolved. The aim of the project was to create a clean, professional website that could act as a central hub for the awards programme.
Working closely with the organisers, the new site was designed to make it easy for visitors to understand the purpose of the awards, learn about the judging process and submit nominations.
The result is a website that balances clarity and simplicity with a design that reflects the professional nature of the initiative.
Working with Tim at The Web Hound was a pleasure. He understood exactly what we needed and produced a modern, easy-to-use website that clearly communicates the aims of the Cheshire West Design Awards. The site provides a great platform for promoting design excellence across the region.
What we Did
The new website was designed with both usability and flexibility in mind.
Key features include:
Clear award information explaining the purpose and structure of the programme
Nomination forms allowing projects to be submitted online
Timeline and award process to guide participants through each stage
Steering committee profiles showcasing the expertise behind the awards
Simple navigation to help visitors quickly find the information they need
The structure also allows future award cycles to be added easily, ensuring the site can grow alongside the programme.
Design Approach
The design approach focused on clarity, professionalism and accessibility.
A clean layout ensures that information is easy to read and navigate, while subtle design elements give the website a contemporary feel that reflects the architectural focus of the awards.
The site was built to be responsive across all devices, ensuring that architects, designers and members of the public can access the information easily whether on desktop, tablet or mobile.
Supporting a Growing Initiative
As the awards continue to develop, the website provides a strong digital foundation for promoting design excellence across Cheshire West.
By providing a clear platform for nominations, information and communication, the site helps support the wider goal of encouraging high-quality design and celebrating the projects that contribute positively to the region.
