The Right Time
An initiative focused on improving the digital experience for The Right Time, a resource for reproductive health information and services. This project included a decoupled React-Drupal architecture, enabling a seamless, responsive user interface, optimized for accessibility. The goal was to empower users with easy access to educational content, interactive tools, and resources on birth control options across all devices.
Technologies Used
- Drupal
- React
- Decoupled
- SCSS
- Javascript
Project Details
Client Background:
The Right Time is an initiative by Power to Decide, designed to provide trusted information about contraceptive methods and reproductive health to the residents of Missouri. The website offers comprehensive resources, clinic locator tools, and user-centered educational content, aiming to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their reproductive health. The Right Time’s platform required a robust, flexible infrastructure to accommodate a diverse range of informational needs.
Project Goals:
1. Implement a Decoupled Architecture: Separate the front and backend, using a React-based frontend with a Drupal backend to create a responsive, high-performing site with enhanced user engagement.
2. Enhance Accessibility and Usability: Ensure that all content adheres to WCAG 2.1 standards, providing an inclusive experience for all users, including those with disabilities.
3. Develop a Dynamic Clinic Locator: Integrate a clinic locator feature with a map interface that allows users to find nearby reproductive health services easily.
4. Design a User-Friendly Content Management System (CMS): Enable seamless management of content updates, blog posts, and health resources for staff with minimal technical expertise.
5. Optimize for Mobile Devices: Prioritize mobile responsiveness to provide a smooth, consistent experience across devices.
Challenges and Solutions:
• Decoupled Architecture with React and Drupal:
• Challenge: Ensuring seamless communication between the React frontend and Drupal backend while maintaining performance and user experience.
• Developed a custom API layer to bridge Drupal and React, allowing for smooth data exchange and content rendering. This setup provided a flexible, modular system that supports future scalability.