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Website for Author Jean-Cédric Michel
No horrible murders. No sick cops or killers. No endless clues and false leads. A much bigger world – that of big corporations, the super-rich, high finance and states. Jean-Cédric Michel, based in Geneva, is an author who writes ‘clever thrillers without a murder’.
I studied Media Management at the Schule für Gestaltung in Bern, while working in Marketing and Communications at Leica Camera and now work independently as a freelance designer.
Services
Website concept, design and development
Made with
Wix Studio
Client
Jean-Cédric Michel
Date
September 2024
Location
Genève, Switzerland
Special thanks to
Jean-Cédric Michel
Services
Website concept, design and development
Made with
Wix Studio
Client
Jean-Cédric Michel
Date
September 2024
Location
Genève, Switzerland
Special thanks to
Jean-Cédric Michel
About the project
To mark the publication of Plus pour tous, Jean-Cédric Michel wanted a new, slick and interactive website on which to promote this latest work and showcase his existing books. The focus was to be more on press statements and a news section which, together with new pages for retailers and journalists, have been integrated into a brand new bilingual website. I developed the concept, and did the layout and design from scratch. It can be viewed on any device and is quickly found on Google.
The animated and interactive hero section gives visitors a warm and engaging introduction. It highlights a curated selection of books, a portrait and a short biography to create an immediate connection. Clear primary and secondary buttons help users find their next step, making the experience simple and intuitive.
The website is fully responsive, delivering a consistent experience across all devices and screen sizes. With most visitors expected to browse on mobile, the design was developed with a mobile first approach to ensure smooth usability and a clear, visually balanced layout.
The homepage puts the latest book in focus with a short description and a clear call to action to order. Four additional book highlights follow, giving visitors a quick overview of the wider collection.
A simple overview highlights media coverage of Jean-Cédric Michel and his work. Recognisable media logos make the sources easy to identify, adding credibility and helping visitors scan the section quickly.
At the bottom of each page, visitors are invited to explore the Books page. This makes it easy to discover the full collection, even if they entered the website through a page other than the homepage.
A clear and visually prominent button leads directly to Amazon, making it easy for visitors to purchase the featured book while fitting naturally into the overall design.
To make future updates simple, I created a step by step video tutorial for Jean-Cédric Michel. It explains how to edit pages and update content, giving him the confidence to manage the website independently.
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"Louis immediately understood my needs for a new website to accompany the publication of my latest novel. Thanks to his expertise in a variety of visual fields, he was able to come up with the right ideas and create a fantastic design in a very short time."
Jean-Cédric Michel, Author from Geneva
"Louis immediately understood my needs for a new website to accompany the publication of my latest novel. Thanks to his expertise in a variety of visual fields, he was able to come up with the right ideas and create a fantastic design in a very short time."
Jean-Cédric Michel, Author from Geneva
