EHH Education
Objective
Create a professional and inspiring website for a Swiss-inspired hospitality and culinary academy in Dubai that communicates their unique value proposition: 70% practical, real-world training integrated with 30% academic excellence. The website needed to appeal to prospective students, parents, and industry partners while clearly showcasing EHH's authentic Swiss programs and partnership with MAF Accor Hotels and Resorts.
Research & Discovery
I researched how prospective hospitality students and their families evaluate educational institutions online, focusing on trust signals, program clarity, and career outcomes. Analysis of competitor hospitality schools revealed opportunities to differentiate EHH through their unique "real-world from day one" approach. User interviews highlighted that families wanted to see clear pathways from education to employment, transparent program structures, and evidence of industry partnerships and international opportunities.
Design Strategy
The website architecture was designed to guide visitors through a progressive journey: understanding EHH's Swiss heritage and unique methodology, exploring diverse programs across hospitality, culinary arts, and aviation, and finally taking action through clear application pathways. Every page reinforces the core message that EHH students "don't just learn hospitality they live it from day one."
Professional & Trustworthy Aesthetic
The visual language balances educational professionalism with hospitality warmth. Clean layouts, structured information hierarchy, and strategic use of student testimonials and industry partner logos build credibility. Photography showcases real students in actual hotel environments, reinforcing the authentic, hands-on nature of the programs and creating emotional connection with prospective learners.
Refined Colour Palette
A sophisticated colour system anchored in red and white reflects both Swiss precision and hospitality warmth. The palette conveys trust, excellence, and approachability while maintaining the premium positioning expected of an international hospitality academy. Accent colours guide users toward key actions like program inquiries and applications, while neutral tones ensure content readability and professional presentation.
Typography
A contemporary serif typeface for headlines establishes educational credibility and Swiss heritage, while clean sans-serif body text ensures excellent readability across program descriptions and detailed course information. The typographic system maintains a professional tone while remaining approachable and accessible on both desktop and mobile devices, supporting the diverse content needs of program pages, student testimonials, and application information.
Conclusion
The EHH Education website successfully positions the academy as a premier destination for hospitality, culinary, and aviation education in the UAE and beyond. By clearly communicating their unique "70% practical, 30% academic" model and real-world training partnerships, the site builds trust with prospective students and their families. The professional design, intuitive navigation, and compelling storytelling work together to drive program inquiries and support EHH's mission of developing globally competitive hospitality professionals.