Jo Nesbo

Jo Nesbø (pronounced “Ju Nesbø”) is a Norwegian writer, journalist, musician, and former football player, born on March 29, 1960, in Oslo. He is one of the most renowned Scandinavian crime fiction authors and the creator of the bestselling series about Inspector Harry Hole. Commissioned by a Polish publisher, we had the opportunity to design and publish a Polish version of his work.

The graphic design we developed is characterized by Scandinavian minimalism; simple geometric shapes are broken up by textures reminiscent of crime mysteries and the use of a typeface reminiscent of a traditional typewriter. Burgundy details contrast with the cool tones of the overall design, thus reflecting the atmosphere of Jo Nesbo’s books.

As part of the pre-implementation documentation, we prepared:

• A description of the website’s specific features and functionality – our primary goal was to highlight the book series and engage readers. For informational purposes, we emphasized the online product catalog and the presentation of the main character’s story.
• We prepared a preliminary design of the homepage in mobile and desktop versions – to showcase the visual concept and gain client approval for the visual style.
• A clickable prototype in Figma (so-called mockups) including key views and a mobile version.

The website implementation cycle took approximately one month.

We built the website using the WordPress CMS, the WooCommerce plugin, and the LightBox framework. These tools were used to optimize site speed. The website was integrated with the external API of the Publicat publishing house’s online store.

Using the WooCommerce plugin, we equipped the website with additional features, including a dynamic shopping cart (which prevents the page from reloading after adding a product to the cart) and integration with delivery and payment systems. The website was integrated with the writer’s Facebook fan page.

We implemented a discount code system within the website. This allowed the website administrator to offer individual or group discounts on specific purchases.