International Beach Festival 2017

Creating Waves: A concept website for IBF 2017

The concept for the international beach festival website aimed to surpass the remarkable success of the previous year's gathering in 2016. It was an exciting opportunity, especially considering that Australia's beloved Sally Fitzgibbons was set to host the Sydney International Women’s Pro at Cronulla. This event held particular significance as the final event on the World Qualifying Series (WQS), ensuring a gathering of top-tier female surfers vying for coveted spots on the 2018 World Tour.

Computer screen displaying a webpage about international beach surfing festival, with an image of a surfer riding a green wave.
Two tablets displaying websites for the International Beach Festival and Sydney International surfing competitions, showcasing images of the beach, surfers, and event winners.
Webpage advertising the Sydney International Junior Women's Pro surf event, held in November 2017 in Cronulla, Australia, featuring a surfer jumping on a wave.
Tablet displaying a beach festival video with a surfer riding a wave and the text "BEACH FESTIVAL" and "Sally Fitzgibbons, 2017 CT Rank No. 2".
Screenshots of a mobile app or website about the International Beach Festival, featuring event dates, news articles about surfing and beach activities, and group photos of people at the beach.

A sense of purpose

The prospect of creating an experience that celebrated the sport and empowered female athletes was incredibly motivating. Every aspect of the design and build process was infused with purpose, from co-operating on crafting the visual identity to mapping out the logistical details.

Drawing inspiration from the vibrant energy of the surfing community and the natural beauty of Cronulla's coastline, I meticulously curated the concept to capture the essence of the sport and the location. The goal was not just to replicate the previous year's success but to elevate the overall experience, offering attendees something truly unforgettable and live streaming of the event.

Multiple white smartphones displaying a flyer for the 2017 International Beach Festival in Cronulla, Australia, featuring a surfer riding a wave.
A woman surfing on a large ocean wave during the daytime.