

Productions & list of events
The new website centres on the productions of Oper Köln, which are now sorted chronologically and presented clearly. This structure makes it easy for users to get a clear overview of the current season. The programme allows users to filter performances by calendar day and genre. Up-to-date information and current casts of the productions are also displayed. This allows interested parties to quickly find the events relevant to them and plan visits efficiently. This functionality ensures that the website not only serves as a source of information, but also actively supports the selection and planning of events.

Magazine
For the relaunch of the website for Oper Köln, a strong visual identity was created that is reflected in every interaction. Generous white spaces create a clear and airy aesthetic, while emotive imagery captures the passion and atmosphere of the opera productions. Animations add a dynamic feel to the website and interweave elements of the print CI with the digital space.
The newly implemented magazine displays content that offers users a personalised experience consisting of video and text contributions and additional, more in-depth information on the productions of the Cologne Opera.


Summary
With the relaunch of the Oper Köln website, we have developed a modern, precise and clearly structured site that takes account of current aesthetic requirements without losing the rich tradition and cultural depth of the Cologne Opera. A successful balancing act between tradition and innovation. This is complemented by a high-performance technical infrastructure based on the latest standards. Data required to render a page is transmitted asynchronously. The page speed achieves top marks, which is equally beneficial for users and SEO. There are no more hard, slow page loads. This makes it possible to create fluid pages that deliver a high-quality UX experience.
The daily update of the event status and ticket availability is particularly important and interesting for users. This is ensured by the automated integration of event data from the database and the web shop. These automated processes ensure that the latest information can always be found on the website.
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Client
Cologne Opera
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Project
oper.koeln
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Duration
6 months
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Go-Live
Summer 2024
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Team
1 Project Manager
1 Designer
1 Frontend-Developers
1 Backend Developer
1 IT Operator -
Systemwelt
EVIS (Dispositionssoftware)
CTS Eventim (Ticketing-System)
Python/Django (Webframework)
Elasticsearch (Search Engine)
Celery (Task-Management)
Sentry (Error Tacking)