Bill Duke
leaving inspiration
for the children.
How HD designed and developed a viral and memorable platform for Bill Duke Entertainment and his mission to highlight real stories that needed to be told.
SERVICES
- Product Strategy
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
SECTOR
- Entertainment
- Education
YEAR
- 2022
TIMELINE
- 1 Year
PROJECT TYPE
Reimagine an existing product for scale
Location
Los Angeles
Total funding
$50k
About Younite
YOUNITE Network specializes in scripted and unscripted, edu-tainment programs and series that highlight the stories of changemakers and inspirational figures today and in our history.
This uplifting content holds a greater, more important role now more than ever in people’s hearts and minds. Our programming is dedicated to celebrating people and organizations who selflessly champion for others; making the world a better place for the next generations.
Thank you Chris for putting my dreams into reality on the web.
- Bill Duke
Actor, Founder of Younite Network
Objective
HD Studios was approached by a renowned actor who envisioned a platform to share the stories of inspirational individuals making a difference in the world. The aim was to create Younite Network, a website dedicated to showcasing these changemakers, their journeys, and their impact on society.
If you look at Forethought’s design today, I would say still 90% is, at its core, exactly as HD designed. And the system they set in place for us has enabled future work. We just would not be in the state we’re in today if we hadn’t hired HD.
- Bill Duke
Actor, Founder of Younite Network
Unique
problems to
solve
Website Development
Create a responsive, visually appealing, and easy-to-navigate website. Highlight stories of changemakers with engaging multimedia content. Implement a content management system (CMS) for easy updates. Optimize the website for search engines (SEO). Incorporate social media integration for broader reach and engagement.
Graphic Design
Design a logo and develop a cohesive brand identity.
Create visually appealing graphics and multimedia content.
Ensure brand consistency across the website and social media platforms.
Discovery and Research
We began with an in-depth discovery phase to understand the actor’s vision, target audience, and the type of stories to be featured. This involved detailed discussions with the actor and their team, as well as research into similar platforms and inspirational storytelling formats.
Conclusion
Our collaboration with the renowned actor to create Younite Network successfully brought their vision to life. By developing a visually appealing and user-friendly platform, we helped shine a light on the stories of changemakers and inspirational figures, making a positive impact on the community.
Who we
designed for
Rachel J. Newman
Senior manager who was responsible for onboarding, setting up integrations, triaging, training, and tracking insights about impact as well as potential opportunities to fill in gaps across the project.
Bill Duke
Actor, producer, director and educator, Bill Duke, desires to share conscious content, spread knowledge and to call attention to the “great people doing great things” during a tumultuous time in our society.