Designing for Purpose: Using Divi to Build the Quilts for Veterans Website
At Brick and Code Web Design, I believe websites should serve a purpose. One of my proudest projects to date was creating the website for Quilts for Veterans—a nonprofit that provides handmade quilts to U.S. military veterans as a way to honor their service.
To bring this project to life, I used Divi by Elegant Themes, my go-to WordPress builder. Divi gave me the flexibility and design power I needed to create something meaningful—and functional.
The Mission Behind the Website
The organization needed a website that could:
- Tell their story with warmth and clarity
- Showcase handmade quilt images
- Offer easy access to donate
- Allow Veterans to be nominated for quilts
- Be easy to navigate and update over time
Why I Chose Divi for the Job
Divi stood out as the best tool for this nonprofit build for several reasons:
1. Visual Builder for Quick Prototyping
Divi’s drag-and-drop interface helped me present real-time layouts to the client, eliminating extra mockups and streamlining approvals.
2. Global Design Settings
Using Divi's Global Styles, I set up a warm, patriotic inspired color palette and consistent font system to maintain brand identity across every page.
3. Responsive Controls
The mobile layout was a huge priority, and Divi made it easy to customize the experience across phones, tablets, and desktops.
4. Clean Donation Flow
Divi’s built-in buttons and layout modules helped me create clean, compelling callouts that stand out without clutter.
5. Speed and SEO Friendliness
Combined with caching and image optimization, Divi loads quickly and plays nicely with SEO plugins—making it a great long-term tool for nonprofits.
Page-by-Page Breakdown
Homepage
I built a bold hero section, photo slider, and donation CTA using Divi's column layout and button modules.
Gallery
Using Divi’s Portfolio module and Lightbox effect, I created a quilt showcase that’s easy to browse.
Above: A sample quilt featured in the online gallery.
About
With toggles and blurbs, I included the organization's origin story and team bios without overwhelming the page with text.
Donation
A clean, simple page with large buttons and a contact form helps streamline supporter actions.
Empowering the Client
Quilts for Veterans staff now manage the website easily on their own, updating photos and text with ease. That’s one of the biggest benefits of using Divi: it’s powerful for developers, but approachable for non-tech users too.
Why I Recommend Divi
If you're building a site for a nonprofit or small business, I highly recommend Divi by Elegant Themes. It’s fast, flexible, and beginner-friendly—with pro-level results.
Affiliate Note: I’m a proud Elegant Themes affiliate because I truly use and love their products. If you purchase through my link, it supports my small business at no extra cost to you. 🙌
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Want Help With Your Website?
If you’re looking to build or refresh a website with Divi, I’d love to help. Whether you're a nonprofit, creator, or small business owner—let's bring your vision to life with clean design and smart functionality.
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