Client spotlight

OWLS SkillsOutdoorsy Women Learning Survival

A women-led outdoor survival school needed a modern, story-driven site that kept their existing booking flow while making it easy to publish new articles, photos, and course updates.

Brand-aligned UXContent toolingSupabase CDN

Project at a glance

Role

Design, development, content tooling, Supabase integration

Stack

Next.js · React · Supabase Storage CDN · CSS Modules

Goals

Keep the existing booking system, modernize the brand presence, and make content updates as easy as copy-and-paste.

Key features

Layered booking integration

OWLS Skills already had a functioning booking platform that worked for their students, so we kept it in place. The new site acts as a brand and storytelling layer on top:

  • “Book a course” CTAs that route into the existing system
  • No changes required for staff workflows
  • Clean handoff from marketing pages into the familiar booking experience

Result: a fresh site without disrupting how students actually reserve their spots.

Copy-and-paste articles, no code required

Jessie can take formatted content from her writing tool and drop it straight into the site:

  • Headings, lists, and emphasis are preserved automatically
  • No HTML editing or markdown expertise required
  • Perfect for course recaps, field notes, and long-form posts

This keeps her focused on teaching and content, not on wrestling with layout.

Image upload to Supabase CDN

Photos are central to OWLS Skills, so we optimized how they get into the site:

  • Paste or upload an image directly into the editor
  • Assets are stored in Supabase Storage and served via their CDN
  • Images are ready for reuse in articles, hero sections, and galleries

Behind the scenes, Supabase handles storage and delivery so pages stay fast and reliable.

Brand-true visual system

The UI mirrors the existing OWLS Skills brand while tightening it into a consistent system:

  • Forest greens and deep purples from the original palette
  • Topographic line textures and “field notebook” tape elements
  • Polaroid-style photo stacks that feel like trip snapshots, not stock photos

The result feels outdoorsy, competent, and welcoming — exactly like the courses themselves.

Mobile-first layout

Many visitors discover OWLS Skills from their phones in between work, travel, and trail time:

  • Responsive layout down to small mobile screens
  • Large, thumb-friendly CTAs for booking and newsletter
  • Legible typography against soft, low-glare backgrounds

Built to grow with the business

Under the hood, the site is structured for future expansion:

  • Reusable sections for new courses and offerings
  • Ready for future blog, gallery, or merch pages
  • Clear separation between content and layout so updates stay simple

Outcome

OWLS Skills now has a site that reflects the quality of the in-person experience: grounded, capable, and welcoming. The existing booking flow stays intact, while the new design and content tools make it easy to tell richer stories, highlight new courses, and keep the community engaged.