We imagine starting with a minimalist version of the Earth Landing Page. This version includes a static or slightly animated spinning globe that looks good on both mobile and desktop. The webpage will feature a prominent phrase (perhaps something inspired by the Hitchhiker's Guide tone such as “invitation”) and serve as the visual for the upcoming launch event.
Below this, additional text will provide basic context for the invitation. Users will be able to click through to book a Zoom call via a calendar link, using a shared scheduling service like Cal.com, ideally through a team account synced with our Google calendars. There’s an intention to put care into these Zoom meetings (proper microphones, visuals, filming and interview elements) to learn more about participants and gather feedback.
**Actionable Items:** - Finalise minimalist webpage with globe animation, key phrase and invitation section. - Set up shared Cal.com team account and integrate calendars. - Design visuals for Zoom setting and prepare interview-style format. - Send out first 20 invitations and aim for a one-third to one-half response rate.
# Expanded and Conventional Website Options We could also build a more ambitious, conventional website. This would include multiple sections such as the Manifesto, calls to action, biographies and other structured content. A well-designed template would be used to avoid over-complicating layout and graphic execution.
We imagine this still fitting with a minimal production plan if the right template is found, otherwise, it may demand more energy than we have now. If viable, the page could be up within a day once text is ready. The text includes content for calls to action and "who we are" sections. The purpose would be to offer something more polished but requires us to balance effort with impact.
**Actionable Items:** - Write and refine content for key sections (manifesto, biography, CTA). - Search and select an appropriate web template. - Build and test the structured sections on the website.
# Hitchhiker Version and Community Video Plan Alternatively, we go for an artistic and informal “Hitchhiker” style site which builds off the materials from the planned Launch Video on November 5th. This page would reuse visuals and slides in a playful, quirky setting reminiscent of indie or retro web design. The visuals and text would also be used in our Zoom meetings and may later be edited into video content.
These sessions can become a mini-series of interviews (with permission) for web or social sharing, potentially evolving into a viral format. We could collaborate with Dimitri in post-production and start collecting feedback and social proof early by filming the first 10 to 20 participants. **Actionable Items:** - Plan and shoot Launch Video and slide visuals. - Design artistic landing page using live slides and code exports. - Record and edit interview Zoom sessions with visuals into short clips. - Coordinate with Dimitri for post-production and schedule roll-out.