The NLI Website’s New Look

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The NLI Website’s New Look

You may have noticed some changes to the NLI website… We are proud to unveil a new, modern style designed to provide clear and legible content on all screen sizes, including phones!

The new style has been developed with universal web design principles pioneered by tech innovators like Google and Apple as well as complying with WCAG AA color contrast rating for accessibility.

Some of the redesigned components include…

Hand holding phone displaying 'Professional Development' for Natural Learning Initiative, focusing on outdoor play and nature-based environments.

Think & Do

We have added a new page under the HOME category of our navigation bar titled “Think & Do.” The new page illustrates the scope and impact of NLI since our founding in 2000, highlighting programs and success stories.

Visit Think & Do

Think & Do: NLI promotes outdoor play, nature-based environments, and inclusive educational playgrounds.

Margins and Page Width

Full-width pages are now site-wide! Providing a modern and immersive experience. The iconic leafy background has been strategically preserved in select places to maintain the playful and time-honored NLI brand.

The website no longer renders decorative margins on screen sizes below desktop, saving valuable real estate on small screens like phones and tablets.

Visit Design Assistance Example Page

Phone screen showing 'Design Assistance' for NLI, highlighting outdoor play and nature-based child environments.

Navigation

Menus and navigation have been restyled to better convey hierarchy and usage. Improvements have also been made to how these menus render on mobile screens.


Visit Shape NC Example Page

Mobile app mockup showcasing outdoor play areas, nature-based child environments, and educational playground design.

Search and Post Galleries

Pages with grid galleries of posts are now stacked evenly allowing for quicker scanning.


Visit Search Example Page

Search results for 'children in nature': outdoor play, nature-based environments, and educational playground design.

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