Spectrum News

Objective: Develop a modular website for Charter Communications’ Spectrum News that can be used across various news stations across the nation, including NY1. The site needed to support both two-column and three-column layouts and be optimized for desktop, mobile, and tablet breakpoints.

Challenges:

  • Stakeholder Coordination: The project involved numerous stakeholders from different departments, each requiring sign-off at various stages. This necessitated effective communication and collaboration to ensure all needs and expectations were met.
  • Live News Integration: Late in the development phase, we had to incorporate a live news feature to alert users when breaking news was being updated in real-time. This required rapid adjustments to the existing design and functionality.
  • Local Weather Module: Several news sites within the network wanted to highlight a local weather module at the top of the page. This module had to be designed to fit seamlessly into any layout, providing consistent functionality and appearance across different sites.
  • Responsive Design: Ensuring the site was fully optimized for different devices was crucial. The design had to be adaptable to desktop, mobile, and tablet breakpoints, providing a smooth user experience regardless of the device being used.
  • Asset Management: The project required the integration or recreation of assets from multiple departments to satisfy the diverse needs of all news verticals. This involved coordinating with various teams to gather, standardize, and implement the necessary materials efficiently.
  • Modular Flexibility: The site needed to be highly modular to accommodate various news categories and layouts. This involved creating a flexible design system that could easily adapt to different content needs and structural changes without compromising on the user experience or visual consistency.
  • Performance Optimization: Given the wide range of content and features, ensuring the site remained fast and responsive was a priority. This involved careful optimization of assets and code to deliver a smooth and efficient browsing experience.
** Following is a small selection of screens – they do not represent the entire web experience.**