Diriyah Biennale Foundation website design and development
The Diriyah Biennale Foundation, a driving force behind Saudi Arabia’s flourishing art scene, sought a captivating website to showcase their mission and upcoming Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale at Riyadh. GTECH, the design and development team, embraced the challenge with artistic flair.
Drawing inspiration from the dynamic transformation of Saudi Arabia and the rich heritage of Diriyah, the website needed to reflect the Foundation’s commitment to fostering creative expression and cultural appreciation.
The Challenge
The Diriyah Biennale Foundation envisioned a website that would:
- Embody Artistic Spirit: Capture the essence of the Diriyah Biennale’s mission to nurture artistic expression and cultural appreciation through a visually stunning and engaging platform.
- Inform and Educate: Provide comprehensive information about the Diriyah Biennale Foundation, its events (including the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale and the Islamic Art Biennale), and educational public programs.
- Facilitate Engagement: Offer a user-friendly platform for visitors to explore the Biennale, plan their visit, purchase tickets (including entry tickets, program tickets, and group tours), and register for events.
- Streamline Ticketing: Develop a seamless online ticketing system for a smooth and efficient user experience.
- Embrace Growth: Build a scalable and dynamic website that can adapt to future events and initiatives.
Solution
GTECH, inspired by the artistic energy of the Diriyah Biennale, crafted a website that resonated with visitors:
- Artful Design: A visually captivating website mirrored the Foundation’s commitment to artistic expression. The user interface was intuitive and engaging, reflecting the vibrancy of the Saudi Arabian art scene.
- Comprehensive Content: Dedicated sections provided clear information about the Diriyah Biennale Foundation, its history, and its upcoming events (including the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale and the Islamic Art Biennale).
- Engaging User Experience: The website offered a user-friendly platform for visitors to explore the Biennale’s offerings, plan their visit, and seamlessly purchase tickets (including entry tickets, program tickets, and group tours) through an integrated ticketing system.
- Dynamic Laravel Technology: The website was built on the robust Laravel framework, ensuring scalability and future-proof adaptability for the Foundation’s evolving needs.
- Bootstrap for Seamless Interface: The user interface was built with Bootstrap, a popular framework known for its responsiveness and ease of use, guaranteeing a smooth experience across all devices.
- Laravel CMS for Easy Updates: A user-friendly Laravel CMS empowered the Diriyah Biennale Foundation with the ability to update content and manage the website efficiently.
- Seamless Ticketing System: GTECH built a separate ticketing journey where users could effortlessly book entry tickets, program tickets, or group tours. This fully dynamic system, powered by Laravel technology, generated email confirmations with unique QR codes for each booking.
- Secure Check-In System: GTECH also developed a secure check-in system that utilised the QR codes generated during the ticketing process. This ensured a smooth and efficient entry process for over 500,000 visitors.
- World class hosting in KSA OCI in alignment with the KSA Data law
Results and Impact:
The GTECH-designed website proved to be a resounding success:
- Over 800,000 Registrations: The website attracted a significant audience, with over 200,000 people registering for the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale.
- Over 500,000 Check-Ins: The seamless check-in system facilitated effortless entry for over 100,000 visitors across the three-month event.
- Enhanced Engagement: The user-friendly platform empowered visitors to explore the Biennale, plan their visit, and participate in events with ease.
- Scalable Foundation: The Laravel-based website provided a robust and scalable foundation for the Diriyah Biennale Foundation’s future endeavors.
GTECH’s artistic approach and technical expertise brought the Diriyah Biennale Foundation’s vision to life. The website not only served as a captivating platform to showcase the Biennale but also empowered visitor engagement and streamlined event operations.
With this successful collaboration, GTECH empowers the Diriyah Biennale Foundation to continue fostering artistic expression and cultural appreciation in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
