Release v1.0
It is URGENT to release the drupal-based guadec.org v1.0.
Critical bugs & features
Here is the list of critical bugs & features stopping the release:
- Web fixes / improvements. tavon works on them.
Online registration operative. See http://live.gnome.org/GUADEC2006/Registration
- Devin is working on the form online.
- Quim is working on the form process and texts.
- Quim needs to write the related info pages.
- Testing needs to be done, including real payments.
There are more bugs open, but they are not critical for this release.
Requirements
(This is the list of initial requirement proposed, needs consensus and update)
- All the public information about the GUADEC7 needs to be there: dates, place, calendar...
- News.
- Links to all the resources involved in the GUADEC7.
- Submission of papers.
- Registration.
- Donations.
- Sponsors' logos.
- Contact / Press Information
- Downloadable and purchasable merchandising.
- Ease the preparation of BOFs, meetings, hacking, social events by the community.
- Webcast, galleries, presentations, conclusions, survey results...
Information Architecture
Goals & Requirements
Taken from the gnome.org requirements page
Satisfy all GnomeWeb/UseCases
- Easy Navigation
- Easy Modification
- Enable the use of multiple languages
- Access for disabled people (eg. Blind, Color Blind, etc.)
GUADEC Specific Goals
- To provide information about GUADEC (about GUADEC, location, sessions, ...etc).
- To promote and market GUADEC to potential attendees (users, developers, press, and sponsors).
- To provide a tool where people can register, signup and organize BOFs, sessions and talks.
- To provide a medium where pre and post conference discussions can occur
Repeated Elements
- Header
GUADEC Logo & Navigation
Gnome Logo & Navigation/Links
- Footer
- Trademarks, Legal, Terms, Privacy
Current Navigation
- Schedule
- News
- Registration
- Call for papers
Travel & accomodation
- Get involved
- About GUADEC
- About (((place)))
Suggested Navigation
- Primary
- GUADEC 7
- Forums
- About
- Archives
- Store
- Secondary
- Gnome related links
Header Mockup
2006(2f)Website/guadec_2006_header_mockup.png "guadec_2006_header_mockup.png")
Another Header Mockup
I really like this version because it consolidates the navigation into a tight group... The problem is that there are currently too many links for gnome related sites... 2006(2f)Website/guadec_2006_header_mockup2.png "guadec_2006_header_mockup2.png")
Yet Another Header Mockup
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Front Page
Purpose and Goal
The Front page is the first page that potential attentees, sponsors, the press, and current users/developers see. Therefore, it is critical that the frontpage provides enough information about:
High Priority
- Banner GUADEC 2006 - location, date, theme
- Sponsors
- Keynot Speakers
- Latest Conference News
- Sign up/Registration Links
- Search
Medium Priority
- About GUADEC
- Latest News
Low Priority
- Copyright, Privacy, Terms, RSS, etc
- Preferences
- Font size
- Fixed/Liquid Layout
- Different Languages
- Subscribe (RSS)
- Recent News
- Recent Links
Wireframe
2006(2f)Website/guadec_2006_wireframe_homepage.png "guadec_2006_wireframe_homepage.png")
GUADEC 2006 Section
Purpose and Goal
At the GUADEC 2006 page, visitors should be able to find all the information they need to register, attend and even sponsor GUADEC 2006. The goal is to not only provide information but also attract the visitor to consider attending GUADEC. It should clearly present the value of attending, presenting or sponsoring GUADEC.
High Priority
- About GUADEC 7
- Why Attend
- Featured Speakers
- Sponsors
- Registration Information
- Exhibit/Sponsorship
- Previous Sponsors
Medium Priority
- Call for paper
- Conference News
- Events
- Schedule-At-A-Glance
- Schedule
- Programme-Details
- Previous Events
- Upcoming Events
- Expo
- BOFs
- Hacking
- Tutorials
- Tracks/Sessions
- Pre-Conference Tutorials
- Special/Social Events (Promotion on front page and around the site)
- Media/Press Room
- GUADEC Press Releases
- Press Registrations
Low Priority
- FAQ
- Catalonia, Spain
- About Catalonia
- How to get there
- Visa Information
- Accommodation
Previous GUADECs & Locations
- Subscribe(RSS)
- Surveys/Results
Wireframes
GUADEC 2006 Overview Page
2006(2f)Website/guadec_2006_wireframe_guadec_2006.png "guadec_2006_wireframe_guadec_2006.png")
Sponsors
2006(2f)Website/guadec_2006_wireframe_sponsors.png "guadec_2006_wireframe_sponsors.png")
Location
2006(2f)Website/guadec_2006_wireframe_location.png "guadec_2006_wireframe_location.png")
Event (incomplete)
2006(2f)Website/guadec_2006_wireframe_event.png "guadec_2006_wireframe_event.png")
About Section
General information page about GUADEC, GNOME, Organizers, Sponsorship, and Contact Information.
High Priority
- About GUADEC
- About GNOME
- History of GUADEC
- Team
- Previous Organizers/Helpers
- Contribute
- About Sponsorship
- Sponsors
- Previous Sponsors
- Contact Us
- Categories
- General Inquires
- Website Inquires
- Sponsorship
- Categories
- Mailing Lists
- Subscribe(RSS)
Wireframe
2006(2f)Website/guadec_2006_wireframe_about.png "guadec_2006_wireframe_about.png")
GUADEC 2006 Team
2006(2f)Website/guadec_2006_wireframe_team.png "guadec_2006_wireframe_team.png")
Forums Section
- General
- GUADEC
- Support
High Priority
- Forum Topic
- Comments
- Comment Input Form
Medium Priority
- Avatars
- Similar Entries
Low Priority
- Comment Control Panel
- Recent Forum Topics
- Recent Comments
Wireframe
2006(2f)Website/guadec_2006_wireframe_forum_topic.png "guadec_2006_wireframe_forum_topic.png")
2006(2f)Website/guadec_2006_wireframe_forum_comment.png "guadec_2006_wireframe_forum_comment.png")
Archive Page
- The Archive page is a comprehensive search/index page where visitors can easily find information based on several categories.
Recent News Title & Entries
- Search Form
- Entries By Date
- Entries By Event Type
- By Tag/Category
- Recent Comments
- Subscribe(RSS)
Wireframe
2006(2f)Website/guadec_2006_wireframe_archive.png "guadec_2006_wireframe_archive.png")
Store / E-commerce / Downloads
Perhaps this should be linked to the gnome.org store
Sell GUADEC related merchandise.
- GUADEC T-shirts
- Old t-shirts
- Buy Now
Misc
Image Gallery
Still debating whether to use the image module. We might want to simply use flickr to support community images.
My Account/Login/Register
- A customized login screen
Wireframe - Example listing of nodes
2006(2f)Website/guadec_2006_wireframe_conference_news.png "guadec_2006_wireframe_conference_news.png")
Technical Specifications
- Drupal 4.7 (4.6.5)
- Default 2 column layout, should be able to support 3 column layout
- San serif font
- Support fixed/liquid layout
- Tango color palette
- Tango icons
Tango Color Palette
2006(2f)Website/guadec_2006_tango_palette.png "guadec_2006_tango_palette.png")
Notes & Troubleshoot
See the outstanding bugs and the instructions to help betatesting.