Progest
I developed the website for Progest, a leading company in engineering, architecture and project management in Angola, with a focus on translating its technical expertise into a clear and structured digital presence.
Technologies
- CSS, JavaScript, Linux Server, WordPress Platform
Client
Year
Website
The main challenge was to redesign and modernize the digital presence of a well-established company in the engineering and project management sector, without disrupting its existing infrastructure or communication channels.
This involved handling a sensitive migration process, ensuring zero downtime, especially for business-critical services like email, while also translating a complex and highly technical business into a clear, structured and modern web experience aligned with the brand’s identity.
The solution involved a full redesign of the website combined with a carefully planned infrastructure setup to ensure stability and scalability.
A new hosting environment was configured, followed by a controlled migration process where DNS records were updated to point to the new server without affecting critical services such as email. This ensured a seamless transition with zero downtime.
On the application side, the website was rebuilt using WordPress with a modern and flexible structure, allowing for efficient content management and future scalability. The interface was designed based on the brand guidelines, ensuring consistency in visual identity, tone and communication.
Additionally, new visual content was produced, including professional photography and aerial video, to elevate the overall presentation and better reflect the company’s positioning.
The process began with stakeholder meetings to understand the client’s needs, expectations and existing limitations. This was followed by an analysis of the previous website and supporting materials such as the brandbook and institutional content.
Based on this, a clear information architecture and site structure were defined, ensuring that the content would be organised in a logical and accessible way.
In parallel, the technical setup was prepared, including server configuration and backup of the existing system to ensure a safe transition.
The design and development phases were carried out iteratively, in close collaboration with the creative direction, aligning visual decisions with the brand identity.
Finally, new visual assets were produced to support the experience, followed by testing, validation and deployment, ensuring a stable and consistent final delivery.
The project resulted in a significantly improved digital presence, aligning the company’s online image with its real-world credibility and scale.
The new website provides a clearer structure, better communication of services and a more modern and professional user experience.
From a technical perspective, the implementation ensured a stable and reliable infrastructure, allowing the client to manage content more efficiently while maintaining full operational continuity.
Overall, the project strengthened the company’s positioning online and provided a solid foundation for future growth.
