Project Overview:
In collaboration with the automotive-centric EXTEND Group, the creation of Technician•Academy transcended the boundaries of a mere website project, evolving into a multifaceted platform encompassing a podcast, job board, scholarship board, online classes, and more. Technician•Academy stands as a personalized on-site and online training hub for automotive technicians, fostering collaboration among manufacturers, distributors, and technicians to provide enhanced training opportunities.
My Role:
Tasked with designing the entire brand identity, including the logo, website, brand materials, booth displays, shirts, and more, I collaborated with the EXTEND Group to bring Technician•Academy to life. The program we developed, still in use today, offers a comprehensive platform for technicians, featuring online classes, a podcast to stay updated in the automotive world, a job board connecting technicians with employers, and a unique program promoting Respect in the industry called “In The Pits.”
Tools and Technologies:
I utilized WordPress for the website development and leveraged Photoshop and Illustrator to craft the graphics and logos that represent the essence of Technician•Academy.
Achievements:
Technician•Academy earned acclaim with multiple awards, including recognition from Women in Auto Care’s Automotive Communications Awards. The platform’s success is not just in its functionality but also in its contribution to the education and empowerment of technicians, fostering a sense of respect within the automotive industry.
Awards:
- Women in Auto Care’s 2016 Automotive Communications Awards – Business to Business Website Winner
- Women in Auto Care’s 2016 Automotive Communications Awards – Business to Consumer Car Care Clinics – Technician.Academy Winner
- Women in Auto Care’s 2016 Automotive Communications Awards – Business to Consumer Facebook Customization – Technician.Academy Winner
- Women in Auto Care’s 2017 Automotive Communications Awards – Business to Consumer Media Outreach to Female Audience – Technician.Academy Podcasts Winner
- Women in Auto Care’s 2017 Automotive Communications Awards – Logo Design and Usage – Technician.Academy “Respect is Learned©” Winner
- Women in Auto Care’s 2017 Automotive Communications Awards – Business to Business Media Outreach to Female Audience – Technician.Academy Podcasts Winner