Design Inclusive was a static website build for an interior design company, constructed using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with supporting PHP functionality. The project predated the widespread adoption of CMS platforms for every type of site, so the base site was built as a static structure with PHP used selectively for specific dynamic behaviors.
PHP handled the rotating message display in the site's footer section and implemented active state logic for links in both the top and bottom navigation menus. This kind of lightweight PHP integration — providing just enough server-side logic to support dynamic behaviors without a full CMS — was a common pattern for smaller sites where a complete database-backed platform would add unnecessary complexity.
JavaScript was used to create a rotating slideshow in the "What We Offer" section, cycling through service descriptions or imagery within individual content panels. This provided visual interest and content variety without requiring additional page real estate.
A WordPress blog was integrated into the site on the main domain, allowing the client to publish news and updates through WordPress's editorial interface while maintaining visual continuity with the static main site. Matching WordPress theme styles to a custom static site requires careful CSS management to ensure the typography, color, and layout conventions of the main site carry through into the blog's templates, particularly for elements like navigation, header, and footer that need to appear consistent across both environments.
