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Hope for Those Who Suffer

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

About the Project

Tim Doyle was a Christian who knew what it meant to hope despite suffering. After being diagnosed with a degenerative disease at the age of 16, his life was marked by chronic pain. Yet, even in the midst of his own difficulties, Tim cared deeply about helping others experience the goodness of God. Starting in the late 90’s, Tim founded a website as a platform to share resources, reflections, and personal stories of hope and encouragement, particularly for those enduring hardship. Over time, his site grew into a large collection of writings and resources, but after his passing in 2024, it remained a text-heavy, disorganized, and outdated web presence.
 Becky envisioned the site as more than a simple archive of Tim’s work—she wanted it to serve as a living memorial, a place where his legacy could continue to inspire and comfort others, and a platform where she could contribute her own voice and perspective.
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Website home page

From the start, it was clear that this project would involve more consideration than a simple update. Redesigning Tim’s website was about celebrating his legacy while inviting new visitors into a shared experience of hope, reflection, and healing. We wanted to build a space where Tim’s work could speak for itself while offering an easier, more intuitive user experience.

Our team kept several priorities in mind as we began this project:

  1. We wanted to preserve Tim’s voice.
  2. We wanted to make Tim’s content easier to navigate. 
  3. We wanted to continue Tim’s mission.


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Resource collection
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Becky's blog
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Responsive design on Tablet & Smartphone
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Original website Design

Our Approach

Tim’s website reflected his deep convictions, his enthusiasm for helping others, and his personal experiences with suffering. Every word he wrote was filled with meaning, and we recognized the importance of maintaining his voice through the redesign. Instead of heavily editing his writing, we opted to let it stand as it was—honest, heartfelt, and human. By preserving his unique mannerisms, language choices, and sometimes imperfect phrasing, we ensured that Tim’s message remained authentic to how he expressed himself. 

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Refreshed website

Another key aspect of the redesign was making Tim’s content easier to access and navigate. His original website was filled with valuable resources, but the sheer volume of text was overwhelming, making it difficult for visitors to find specific information or connect with the most meaningful content.

To address this, we reimagined the website with a more visuals-forward approach. We honed in on the concept of highlighting Tim as the “curator” or “tour guide” of his own archive. The redesigned site is now reminiscent of a museum or gallery, where visitors can browse through quotes, images, or excerpts from Tim’s writing. These dynamic elements invite users to click on items that resonate with them. By blending visuals with text, we made it easier for people to engage with Tim’s message in a way that feels natural, accessible, and compelling. 


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Brand Color palette & Icon
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Accessible, engaging resources

Honoring the Past & Future

While the redesign focused heavily on Tim’s work, it also created space for Becky to continue her own writing and further the testimony of Tim’s life. As such, Becky’s favorite colors became a key part of the design palette, softening the overall look while respecting the reflective nature of the content.
 
The final product became a blend of multiple purposes: an archive of Tim’s writings, a memorial to his perspective, a platform for Becky to share her own journey, and a space dedicated to dialogue with people who are suffering. This expanded purpose aligned with Tim’s original mission of helping others feel seen, loved, and understood. By incorporating Becky’s voice, the site continues to evolve and serve as a beacon of hope for visitors. It’s no longer just a static repository of past content, but a living, breathing space for ongoing conversations and reflections on suffering, faith, and healing.

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Tim's Story
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Brand color palette
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Mockup of Refreshed website
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Website purpose statement
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Resource icons

Visitors can now easily navigate Tim’s work, feeling connected to both his legacy and Becky’s ongoing contributions. This experience is why redesigning a website can be transformative—it allows for a deeper emotional connection between the message and the reader. It’s not just about functionality or aesthetics. It’s about transforming a digital space into a more meaningful and accessible experience for users while preserving the integrity of Tim’s message and the authenticity of his voice.

Ultimately, the redesign of Tim’s website was much more than a technical update—it was a thoughtful process of curating a space that invites people into his legacy as Becky carries it forward. 

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Website tagline
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