Project Title Design & Build Website for a Policy & Narrative Institute (Needs to be done in a maximum of 2-3 days) Project Description (paste this) MINNAR is an emerging policy, research, and narrative institute based in Australia. The details will come after we have connected and it is set that you are going to do the website. We are in the infrastructure-building phase and need a website that makes MINNAR look and feel like a real think tank, not a school project or small NGO site. I am looking for a designer/developer who can take this vision and: What You Will Do 1. Translate our mission into a visual identity • Develop a clean, modern, institutional design (think tank / policy institute style). • Define a coherent colour palette, typography system, spacing, and component style that can be reused as we grow. • Avoid cheesy stock imagery; instead, use subtle, respectful visuals (abstract shapes, patterns, maps, muted photography, data-style graphics). 2. Architect a future-proof website (structure to be provided later) • Turn our vision into a multi-section website that can later host: o Research briefs & policy papers o Rapid-response notes o Explainer videos & media content o Partnership and support information • You won’t invent the content structure alone – I will share more details of the content once we connect – but you are responsible for turning that into a logical, intuitive, and scalable layout. 3. Craft clear, credible on-page messaging • Take draft text that I provide (mission, vision, pillars, etc.) and refine it into tight, professional copy that feels: o Calm o Strategic o Evidence-based o Accessible to both Muslims and non-Muslims (journalists, lawyers, policymakers, donors). • Suggest headings, subheadings, micro-copy (buttons, CTAs, section intros) that fit a serious policy/narrative institute. 4. Build the site on a modern, maintainable platform • Implement the design using a platform that is: o Easy for us to update after handover (Framer, Webflow, Dorik, or a clean React/Next.js build with a simple CMS – open to your recommendation). o Fully responsive (mobile, tablet, desktop). o SEO-friendly at a basic level (clean URLs, titles, meta descriptions, good structure). o Compatible with multiple devices • Set up reusable components/sections so we can later: o Add more briefs, videos, and pages without breaking the design. 5. Integrate content & media • Create placeholders/sections for: o Embedded YouTube videos (our explainer content engine). o Downloadable PDFs (policy briefs, research notes). • Ensure it’s straightforward for us to upload new documents and link new content without touching code. 6. Think about credibility, safety, and sensitivity • Design with awareness of: o Will explain once we are connected • The site must communicate professionalism and care, not sensationalism. 7. Handover & documentation • Provide a short handover document or Loom video explaining: o How to edit text o How to add new content blocks/cards o How to embed new videos o How to upload/link new PDFs • Make sure the site is something we can realistically maintain and expand as we grow. What I’m Looking For in You • Strong portfolio with clean, modern sites – ideally for: o NGOs, advocacy groups, think tanks, etc. • Ability to think in terms of systems and long-term infrastructure, not just “one pretty page”. • Comfort working with content about politics, race, Palestine, Islamophobia, etc., in a respectful and grounded way. • Clear communication and willingness to discuss ideas, not just follow a template. Tech & Tools (open to your proposal) In your bid you will need to specify with me: • How you normally structure projects like this (design → implementation → revisions → handover). • Approximate timeline Note - I need this to be a one off project fee Next Step If you’re interested, please send me a message with a form of contact we can get in touch