Case Study

Hibernian Community Foundation

Problem

Create a powerful digital presence for Hibernian Community Foundation — one that honours the history of Hibernian FC, supports the community, and can handle significant traffic from a passionate fanbase.

Challenge

The Foundation needed more than a brochure website. This wasn’t just web development — it was digital legacy building.

Solution

We designed and developed a robust, scalable digital platform for Hibernian Community Foundation — combining storytelling, memorialisation and community contribution within a high-performance architecture.

Digital strategy UX architecture Website design Full-stack development Scalable hosting configuration CMS integration Community submission system
Digital strategy UX architecture Website design Full-stack development Scalable hosting configuration CMS integration Community submission system

The Problem

Hibernian FC is more than a football club — it’s generational identity, heritage and shared memory.

The Foundation needed a platform that could:

  • Reflect the emotional weight of the club’s history
  • Encourage community participation
  • Handle large spikes in traffic
  • Remain intuitive for users of all ages
  • Provide a respectful space for commemorations

This had to feel authentic, not corporate.

Hibernian C.F. Hibs community trust

The Challenge

Community-driven platforms bring unique challenges:

  • User-submitted content requires thoughtful structure
  • Memorial content must be handled with sensitivity
  • The site must scale during major club moments
  • Navigation must balance storytelling with usability
  • Performance cannot suffer under heavy traffic

When dealing with legacy and loss, the digital experience must feel stable, trustworthy and considered.

Hibernian C.F. Hibs community trust

The Solution

A Living Digital Archive
We built a structured platform where memories, moments and stories connected to Hibernian FC can be documented and shared.

The system allows:

  • Organised historical content
  • Community submissions
  • Ongoing expansion as the archive grows

Fan Memorial Section
A dedicated commemorative space where supporters who have passed away can be honoured — with the community able to leave tributes and memories.

Designed with sensitivity, clarity and permanence in mind.

Built for Scale
Given the club’s following, the platform architecture was developed to manage substantial traffic volumes — ensuring performance remains stable during high-engagement periods.

Clean, Confident UI
The design respects Hibernian’s heritage while remaining modern and accessible — prioritising readability, emotional tone and structured storytelling.

Hibernian C.F. Hibs community trust

The Outcome

Hibernian Community Foundation now has a digital platform that:

  • Preserves club and community history
  • Encourages participation from supporters
  • Provides a permanent space for remembrance
  • Performs reliably under significant traffic

A living archive.
A digital memorial.
A platform built for a club that means everything to its community.

Hibernian C.F. Hibs community trust
Hibernian C.F. Hibs community trust

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Case Study Summary

Hibernian Community Foundation

Hibernian Community Foundation needed a clearer digital home for programmes, stories and impact, so we created a platform designed around accessibility and community value.

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