Website development for Malcolm Aiken

About

Malcolm Aiken is an award-winning trumpeter, producer, and educator based in Vancouver, Canada. He holds a Master's degree in ethnomusicology from the University of British Columbia and has established himself as a prominent figure in the North American jazz and world music scenes. Malcolm is known for his warm, lyrical sound that traverses the sounds of jazz, world, and pop music.

The Project

I designed and developed malcolmaiken.ca as a personal website for Malcolm, creating a modern, visually appealing, and user-focused platform that showcases his performances, recordings, and educational work while reflecting his unique artistic identity.

Objectives

• Present Malcolm's biography, achievements, and musical journey in a clear and engaging way.
• Highlight recordings, performances, and media content with an intuitive and visually appealing layout.
• Ensure the website is fully responsive for a seamless experience on desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
• Optimize performance and accessibility for fast loading and broad usability.
• Provide an easy-to-maintain platform for content updates and event announcements.

Key Features

• Responsive Design: Works flawlessly across mobile, tablet, and desktop devices.
• Intuitive Navigation: Simple menus and structure for easy access to music, biography, media, and events.
• Dynamic Media Showcase: Integrated audio, video, and image galleries to highlight performances and recordings.
• SEO Optimization: Structured content and metadata to increase online visibility.

Technology & Development

The website was built using Golang (backend), SQLite (database), React (frontend), and Docker for deployment. Best practices in performance optimization, security, and accessibility were applied to ensure a modern, reliable, and maintainable digital presence for Malcolm Aiken.