Dazzling EVO2 by Semiomantics

Dazzling EVO2 by Semiomantics

The final Ycademy Seminar 2010 introduced the dazzling EVO2 by Semiomantics – a new learning curve as to the Code and Script, but long-awaited and, finally, even I could get to it – here my first steps:

World of Birds on EVO2

For my first steps on EVO2 by Semiomantics, I chose a project that’s been close to my heart since a while: the unique bird sanctuary set within a tropical garden – “World of Birds” – in Hout Bay, South Africa… just 20 minutes away from where I live… and the largest bird park in Africa. Imagine over 3000 birds… probable about 500 species… and not only birds but also small mammals, reptiles and especially monkeys.

Many years ago, I got to know it intrinsically while working on a documentary for the European TV Industry, now I noticed the existing website is outdated and does not reflect the magic of this unique place.

The fact is, I admire this project that is based on the passion and resolute determination of one man – and his team… against all odds over many years … especially the mega Goliath of destruction of all times: a constant fight for funds … and thus… survival.

World of Birds Homepage

Starting with the World of Birds Homepage, we look at the integration of the following visual elements:

1. Vertical Menu to the left – which changes from the previous Evolution websites I built, eg. for Monkey Valley Resort HERE. Seems I’m into the monkey business :)
2. Logo
3. Full-screen Background Image
4. Slideshow (4)
5. Footer with Copyright Notice.

World of Bird Categories

Next, we need to decide on the Categories for this Website – which depends on its purpose. A client would provide us with these essentials – which are important in terms of keywords.

In our ttest example, we will mainly focus on images; so these will be the ‘World of Birds’ Categories:

1. Home
2. Mission (About)
3. Birds
4. Mammals
5. Reptiles
6. News
7. Contact

More categories – like Blog and Memorabilia can be added, however, as this is sort of a first exercise on the brand-new EVO2 Script, I focus on a few basics just to have – and give – an idea of what ‘could’ be.

I love the first ever Evolution Script… I’m curious to see what EVO2 makes of me … which of course depends on what I can get myself to make out of  ‘it’! It definitely is much more complex, no doubt. No mastery without experience… which comes from doing only – so here we go!

World of Bird Menu

The title “World of Bird Menu” is a bit misleading here, but we do mean the menu that lines up the categories to the left. As said above, categories need some thought, especially as we want to kick out everything that’s superfluous.

Do I need the sound module?

At this stage, I am not yet quite sure if I’ll add some sound, however, I have something specific in mind and I keep this module.
What about Video?

Possibly, I’ll find a video as well… so that’s at the back of my mind. I keep this module as well.
Which Image Galleries?

I am checking out the various image galleries to make up my mind as to whether I want to show big images without any text – like in a Photo Gallery that speaks for itself – or smaller images where I have an opportunity to add text as well. As it makes a lot of sense to present animals with specific descriptives, the ‘services’ gallery makes sense here and I inserted it for “News”.

What’s the Link for?

Ideally, this EVO2 should be linked to a dynamic Blog on Semiomantics XO2011. Just as on the first Evolution Script.

What about a Shop?

‘World of Birds’ has a Curio Shop that offers a wide range of souvenirs and mementos… so obviously a professional WP Best eShop by Semiomantics would be appropriate, especially as PayPal has finally opened its doors in South Africa not too long ago – but this complex is apart and not part of my current excursion right here.

To be continued. . . after Christmas Dinner :)

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1. New Look with Semiomantics Thesis
2. Barry Bell on Semiomantics Team
3. Eileen Cupido on Semiomantics Team
4. Semiomantics Web Design
5. New Look with Semiomantics XO 2011

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