Case Study

VenturaNomadica.com

The Ventura Nomadica company website. Built end-to-end using Trail.

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# Intent 002
Ventura Nomadica Website Refinement

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# Objective

Refine the existing Ventura Nomadica website by updating structure, content, and presentation to better match the current studio direction.

This intent builds on the existing website and focuses on tightening the site rather than redefining it.

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# Definition of Success

Success is achieved when all of the following are true:

- the website work for this intent is saved under `site/`
- the repository includes the new asset folders:
  - `trail/meta/files/images`
  - `trail/meta/files/icons`
- Field Notes is hidden from the website
- the homepage cards are updated to the new split layout
- the Studio card uses the correct image and updated copy
- the About page is updated with venture links, the Chrome Browser Extensions venture, and revised founder cards
- the Contact page includes size-appropriate logos next to venture URLs
- the Brushy and Trail email addresses on the Contact page are clickable

The site must remain fully functional after these changes.

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# Scope

This intent includes the following work.

## 1. Site Location

The website for this intent is saved under:

- `site/`

## 2. New File Folders

Add the following folders to support website assets:

- `trail/meta/files/images`
- `trail/meta/files/icons`

## 3. Navigation / Visibility

- Hide Field Notes from the website

## 4. Home Page

Update the homepage cards.

### Card layout

Use a split layout:

- photo/image occupies the left third
- content occupies the right two thirds
- card shape remains visually consistent regardless of logo size or color
- layout should provide a natural place for full-color logos without competing with text

### Studio card image

Use:

- `KelliandJames.png`

### Studio card copy

Use this exact text:

**Where everything starts.**  
The studio behind the work: deliberate, practical, and built to last.

## 5. About Page

Update the About page as follows:

- add links to the current venture names
- add **Chrome Browser Extensions**
- use this description for Chrome Browser Extensions:

  **Simple extensions that work without giving up your personal data**

- update the Kelli and James cards to use the same split layout approach:
  - left third for image
  - remaining space for text
- use `james3.png` for the James card
- use a placeholder image for Kelli
- use this URL for Brushy:

  `https://brushy.venturanomadica.com`

## 6. Contact Page

Update the Contact page as follows:

- add size-appropriate logos to the URLs
- make the Brushy email address clickable
- make the Trail email address clickable

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# Constraints

These changes are refinements to the existing Ventura Nomadica website.

Do not broaden the scope beyond the items listed in this intent.

The site should remain:

- warm
- clear
- minimal
- inviting
- aligned with Ventura Nomadica branding and tone

Avoid adding unnecessary features, pages, or complexity.

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# Out of Scope

This intent does not include:

- creation of new top-level pages beyond what is required for the listed changes
- redesign of the entire site
- changes unrelated to the listed homepage, about page, contact page, asset folders, or Field Notes visibility
- backend systems, CMS integration, or analytics changes

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# Notes

This is a refinement intent for an already existing website.

The intent defines what must change.
The Manager is responsible for determining how to execute the work safely and in bounded runs.