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TEDxChicago
The digital home for TEDxChicago: speaker profiles, recorded talks and event information for one of the largest independently organized TED events.
Overview
TEDxChicago brings ideas worth spreading to the city's biggest stages. The website is where that energy lives between events: introducing speakers, sharing recorded talks and getting people to the next one.
The challenge
Balance TED's global brand with Chicago's local character, and make a content-heavy site feel as dynamic as the live event.
What I built
- Speaker profiles. Speakers and their ideas, presented with weight.
- Video-first talk pages. Past talks embedded for on-demand viewing.
- Event information. Clear paths to tickets, schedules and participation.
- Community features. Easy sharing to carry ideas beyond the room.
Design approach
- Bold, commanding typography that honours the TED brand
- Dynamic layouts that hold attention across long pages
- A layout that prioritizes the viewing experience for recorded talks
Under the hood
Semantic HTML5, modern CSS and lightweight JavaScript for the video players and interactive elements.
Outcome
A site that extends TEDxChicago's reach beyond event day, helping talks travel and building anticipation for the next stage.
