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Orange County Supervisor of Elections
Chatter Buzz Media Case Study
Modernizing Orange County's Digital Election Experience
We partnered to create a modern, accessible, and citizen-focused digital experience for the Orange County Supervisor of Elections. Designed to serve residents across every device, the website makes it easier to access election information, register to vote, track important dates, and stay informed through real-time election reporting.
ADA / WCAGCompliant
ResponsiveExperience
Live ElectionResults
InteractiveCalendar
Government / Elections & Public Services
UX/UI Design, Accessibility & Responsive Web Design
Information Architecture, WCAG Accessibility, Service UX, Live Data Integration
A Digital Platform Built for Every Voter
The Orange County Supervisor of Elections website was designed to help residents quickly and confidently access essential election services. From voter registration and polling locations to real-time election reporting and important deadlines, every experience is designed to make election information easier to find while promoting transparency, accessibility, and public trust.
ADA Compliant
Accessible. Inclusive.
For Everyone.
The website was designed to meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards, helping ensure every resident—including people with disabilities—can access election information confidently and independently.
Keyboard Friendly
Easily navigate using your keyboard.
High Contrast
Clear text and colors for better readability.
Resizable Text
Adjust text size without losing functionality.
Screen Reader
Compatible with assistive tech.
Focus Indicators
Easy to see where you are on the page.
Language Support
Content available in multiple languages.
Exploring the Complete Digital Experience
A scroll-through showcase of the Orange County Supervisor of Elections digital experience, highlighting mobile-first methodology to homepage structure, core service pathways, and responsive behavior.
Homepage Deconstructed
Our Approach in solving complexity
1The Challenge
Designing for Every Voter
Government websites must balance large volumes of information, strict accessibility requirements, and public trust while serving residents with varying levels of digital experience. The existing platform required a more intuitive structure, clearer navigation, and better access to essential election services.
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Complex information
architecture
2
Accessibility compliance
requirements
3
Large amounts of public
information
4
Real-time election
reporting
5
Mobile
usability
6
Building citizen trust
through transparency
2The Solution
A Clearer, Faster Digital Experience
We reimagined the website around the needs of Orange County voters, simplifying navigation, improving accessibility, and making critical election information easier to find. Every design decision focused on creating a more inclusive, transparent, and user-friendly experience.
3Navigation
Finding Election Information in Seconds
Clear information architecture and intuitive navigation make it easy for residents to quickly locate the services they need. Whether browsing on desktop or mobile, users can easily access voter registration, election information, candidates, polling locations, and additional resources.
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Mega Navigation
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Organized content categories
3
Responsive Mobile Menu
4
Optimized navigation for every screen size
5
Integrated Search
6
Quickly locate pages and services
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Consistent User Experience
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Seamless transitions across all devices
4Live Election Results
Transparent. Accurate. Real-Time.
During election periods, residents need immediate access to trusted information. The platform integrates live election reporting, allowing voters to view updated results, turnout statistics, precinct reporting, and other election data as it becomes available.
5Election Calendar
Never Miss an Important Election Date
The interactive election calendar provides residents with a clear overview of upcoming elections, registration deadlines, early voting periods, vote-by-mail deadlines, candidate filing dates, and other important milestones throughout the election cycle.
Upcoming
Elections
Voter Registration
Deadlines
Early Voting
Schedule
Vote-by-Mail
Deadlines
Candidate Filing
Dates
Election Day
Reminders
6Responsive Experience
Built for Every Screen
Residents access election information from desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones throughout the day. The fully responsive design ensures every feature remains accessible, readable, and easy to navigate regardless of screen size.
UI System
Built for Accessible Government Services
Reusable components help maintain consistency across service pages, location pages, forms, alerts, CTAs, and help content.
Typography / Inter
Hero
Demi Bold / 80px / 120%
Headline 1 <H1>
Demi Bold / 60px / 120%
Headline 2 <H2>
Demi Bold / 46px / 120%
Headline 3 <H3>
Demi Bold / 38px / 120%
Headline 4 <H4>
Demi Bold / 32px / 120%
Headline 5 <H5>
Demi Bold / 26px / 120%
Headline 6 <H6>
Demi Bold / 22px / 140%
Brand Palette
Brand
#FF6600Text
#000000Background
#FFFFFFSecondary
#520E37Secondary
#7466FFSecondary
#BCE8FF
Design System
Component Library
Modular elements designed for extreme reusability across platforms, maintaining strict accessibility standards.
Input Fields
Normal
Focus
Active
Error
Error message
Okay
Valid email
Disabled
Stickers
Result
Building Digital Government Experiences That Inspire Trust
Successful government websites do more than publish information—they create confidence. Through thoughtful UX, accessible design, and intuitive navigation, the Orange County Supervisor of Elections website helps residents quickly access the information they need while promoting transparency, usability, and trust in the electoral process.
