rebrand the website to the new logo

public/favicon_io/site.webmanifest

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+{"name":"","short_name":"","icons":[{"src":"/favicon_io/android-chrome-192x192.png","sizes":"192x192","type":"image/png"},{"src":"/favicon_io/android-chrome-512x512.png","sizes":"512x512","type":"image/png"}],"theme_color":"#ffffff","background_color":"#ffffff","display":"standalone"}

src/components/BaseHead.astro

@@ -10,13 +10,18 @@ interface Props {
 
 const canonicalURL = new URL(Astro.url.pathname, Astro.site);
 
-const { title, description, image = '/placeholder-light.png' } = Astro.props;
+const { title, description, image = '/simitc-banner.jpg' } = Astro.props;
 ---
 
 <!-- Global Metadata -->
 <meta charset="utf-8" />
 <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1" />
-<link rel="icon" type="image/svg+xml" href="/favicon.svg" />
+<!-- Favicon -->
+<link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="180x180" href="/favicon_io/apple-touch-icon.png">
+<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="/favicon_io/favicon-32x32.png">
+<link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="16x16" href="/favicon_io/favicon-16x16.png">
+<link rel="manifest" href="/favicon_io/site.webmanifest">
+<link rel="icon" href="/favicon_io/favicon.ico">
 <meta name="generator" content={Astro.generator} />
 
 <!-- Font preloads -->

src/components/Footer.astro

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ const today = new Date();
 <footer>
 	<div class="social-links">
 		{
-			<a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sim-it-club/' target='_blank'>
+			<a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/sim-information-technology-club/' target='_blank'>
 				<span class='sr-only'>Follow SIM IT Club on LinkedIn</span>
 				<Icon title="LinkedIn" name='bi:linkedin' />
 			</a>

src/components/Header.astro

@@ -1,21 +1,20 @@
 ---
-import HeaderLink from './HeaderLink.astro';
-import ThemeRadio from './ThemeRadio.astro';
-import { SITE_TITLE } from '../consts';
-import { Icon } from 'astro-icon/components';
+import HeaderLink from "./HeaderLink.astro";
+import ThemeRadio from "./ThemeRadio.astro";
+import { SITE_TITLE } from "../consts";
+import itcLogo from "../assets/svg/itc-logo-profile-bg.svg";
 ---
 
 <header>
 	<nav class="columns">
-		<a href='/'>
-			<h2 class='sr-only'>{SITE_TITLE}</h2>
-			<Icon class='light-only logo' name='simitclub-light' />
-			<Icon class='dark-only logo' name='simitclub-dark' />
+		<a href="/">
+			<h2 class="sr-only">{SITE_TITLE}</h2>
+			<img src={itcLogo.src} alt="ITC Logo" class="logo" />
 		</a>
-		<div class='internal-links'>
-			<HeaderLink href='/'>Home</HeaderLink>
-			<HeaderLink href='/blog'>Blog</HeaderLink>
-			<HeaderLink href='/about'>About</HeaderLink>
+		<div class="internal-links">
+			<HeaderLink href="/">Home</HeaderLink>
+			<HeaderLink href="/blog">Blog</HeaderLink>
+			<HeaderLink href="/about">About</HeaderLink>
 		</div>
 		<ThemeRadio />
 	</nav>

src/content/blog/2023-nutshell.md

@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ Itatur? Quiatae cullecum rem ent aut odis in re eossequodi nonsequ idebis ne sap
 
 #### Output
 
-![blog placeholder](/placeholder-dark.png)
+![blog placeholder](/simitc-banner.jpg)
 
 ## Blockquotes
 

src/pages/about.md

@@ -2,53 +2,96 @@
 layout: ../layouts/DefaultMarkdown.astro
 title: 'About'
 description: 'About SIM IT Club'
-updatedDate: 'Jan 02 2024'
+updatedDate: 'Sep 20 2025'
 ---
 
 <div class="center">
-<img width="720" height="360" src="/placeholder-light.png" class='light-only' alt="" />
-<img width="720" height="360" src="/placeholder-dark.png" class='dark-only' alt="" />
+  <img width="720" height="360" src="/simitc-banner.jpg" alt="SIM IT Club Banner" />
 </div>
 
 ---
 
-## Providing in-Campus Platform for IT Enthusiasts
+# 👋 Welcome to SIM IT Club
 
-The journey to understanding and exploring the landscape of modern informational technology 
-is best taken amongst a community of like-minded individuals.
+We’re the SIM Information Technology Club (ITC) — a student-run community where techies, curious minds, and “I’ll-learn-as-I-go” folks gather to build cool stuff, learn useful things, and just vibe together. ✨  
 
-Whether you are...
+Our mission? **Make tech fun, relevant, and accessible for everyone.**  
+No gatekeeping. No stress. Just growth and community. 🚀  
 
-- a beginner looking for an introduction workshop to core programming concepts.
-- an intermediate hoping to apply your course knowledge on a team-based technical project.
-- an advanced player honing your leadership skills.
+---
+
+## 💡 Who We Are
+
+We’re simply a group of ambitious students who wanted to create a platform for SIM techies to **learn, grow, and make an impact**.  
+
+Our community is all about curiosity, collaboration, and building cool things together — no matter your background or starting point. 🚀
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 What We Do
+<div class="center">
+  <img width="720" height="360" src="/25-26-roadmap.jpg" alt="SIM IT Club Roadmap" />
+</div>
+
+We host a wide range of activities throughout the year, such as:  
+
+- 🧠 **Tech talks & seminars** with industry experts  
+- 🧪 **Hands-on workshops** in Web Dev, GitHub, AI, UI/UX & more  
+- 🎉 **Hackathons** (the fun kind)  
+- 🤝 **Networking & collaborations** with partners and other clubs  
+
+---
 
-SIM IT Club welcomes you with a myriad of activities tailored to help you grow as an individual in the fields of IT.
+## 📚 Programs & Initiatives
+
+### ITCamp: Frontendamentals  
+A **3-month interactive workshop** for subcommittee members, where you’ll learn to build sleek, interactive websites from scratch. 🌟  
+
+**What you’ll get:**  
+- ✅ Hands-on skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Tailwind, and Vercel  
+- ✅ Guided sessions with experienced mentors  
+- ✅ A portfolio-ready mini project  
+- ✅ A supportive community of tech enthusiasts  
+
+No coding background? No problem — we’ll guide you step by step! 💡  
 
 ---
+<div class="center">
+    <img width="720" height="360" src="/how-to-get-involved-banner.jpg" alt="" />
+</div>
 
-## Our Activities
+👉 **Step 1: Join our Telegram group**  
+Stay updated with hackathon alerts, tech events in Singapore, and SIM IT Club’s own activities.  
+🔗 [Join here](https://t.me/+o_3QtjEFmNFhYmFl)  
 
-> An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.  
-> Sir Benjamin Franklin
+👉 **Step 2: Become a Subcommittee Member**  
+Help us organize events, create content, and run the club — while gaining exclusive access to ITCamp and leadership experience.  
 
-Our upcoming workshops are freely available resources of knowledge  
-for those seeking to enrich themselves with all things IT. 
-From a full hands-on tutorial session to a quick burst of 5-minute introduction to relevant IT topics, 
-the SIM IT Club will continue to provide learners with rich contents.
+📌 Subcommittee recruitment is **open from 16 Sept to 29 Sept 2025**.  
+Apply here (it’s free!):  
+🔗 [Subcommittee Registration](https://forms.office.com/r/ehz8jAawTH)  
 
-### Join Us
+---
 
-Subcommittee members 
-will be able to contribute to events for SIM students. 
-This contribution includes (but is not limited to):
+## 🌍 Our Community
 
-- Becoming a speaker for one of our workshops.
-- Promoting our club events on various social media alongside the marketing team.
-- Making sure the event runs smoothly as part of our events crew.
+We’re proud to be part of the student chapter under:  
+- Singapore Computer Society (SCS) 🏢  
+- Association of Information Security Professionals (AISP) 🔐  
 
-The recruitment drive initiative also looks for executive committee members who can lead the club.
+---
+
+## 🤝 Past & Present Partners
+
+Over the years, SIM IT Club has had the privilege of working with amazing partners who help us bring impactful events, workshops, and opportunities to our members.  
+
+<div class="center">
+  <img width="720" height="360" src="/past-present-partners.jpg" alt="SIM IT Club Partners" />
+</div>
 
 ---
 
-## Meet Our Executive Committee
+## 👥 Meet Our Executive Committee
+<div class="center">
+    <img width="854" height="480" src="/25-26-excos.jpg" alt="" />
+</div>

src/pages/index.astro

@@ -14,27 +14,75 @@ import { SITE_TITLE, SITE_DESCRIPTION } from '../consts';
 		<Header title={SITE_TITLE} />
 		<main>
 			<h1>SIM IT Club</h1>
+			<div class="center">
+				<img width="720" height="360" src="/simitc-banner.jpg" class='light-only' alt="" />
+				<img width="720" height="360" src="/simitc-banner.jpg" class='dark-only' alt="" />
+			</div>
 			<p>
-				Hi! 👋 Welcome to our little corner of the web. 🌐
+				Hey there 👋<br />
+				We're the SIM Information Technology Club (ITC) — the hangout spot for techies,
+				curious minds, and “I’ll-learn-as-I-go” folks. Here, we build cool stuff,
+				learn useful things, and just vibe together. ✨
 			</p>
 			<p>
-				Here, our goal is to celebrate all things IT 💻,
-				and learn crucial IT-related skills needed for the professional world 🌍.
-				We frequently organize meetings, talks, workshops, and seminars
-				that are open to all students 🎓,
-				regardless of their major or level of expertise.
+				Our mission? Keep tech fun, relevant, and useful — no gatekeeping, no
+				stress. 🚀
 			</p>
+			<p>Throughout the year, we run a mix of events and initiatives:</p>
+			<ul>
+				<li>🧠 Tech talks & seminars with industry experts</li>
+				<li>🧪 Hands-on workshops in Web Dev, GitHub, AI, UI/UX & more</li>
+				<li>🎉 Hackathons (yes, the fun kind)</li>
+			</ul>
+			<br />
+
+			<div class="center">
+				<img width="720" height="360" src="/how-to-get-involved-banner.jpg" class='light-only' alt="" />
+				<img width="720" height="360" src="/how-to-get-involved-banner.jpg" class='dark-only' alt="" />
+			</div>
 			<p>
-				We're also a part of the student chapter under the
-				Singapore Computer Society (SCS) 🏢
-				and
-				Association of Information Security Professionals (AISP) 🔐,
+				👉 First step: <br />Join our <a
+					href="https://t.me/+o_3QtjEFmNFhYmFl"
+					target="_blank">Telegram group</a
+				>! We’ll share tech-related content like hackathon alerts, upcoming tech events in Singapore, and updates on SIM IT Club’s own activities.
+				No harm in joining — just do it. 😉
 			</p>
+
 			<p>
-				We're always looking for new members to join us,
-				so if you're interested in IT, we'd <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=eF0ERJXMGE2FJ2YvtdVEB-AqdU67K4lKmefPkNg3TaZURVNPNEYyUjRHM0hXS0NBRVg4MVIyR0UzQS4u">love to have you on board!</a> 🚀
+				👉 Next step: <br />Become a subcommittee member! As a subcomm, you’ll gain
+				exclusive access to our <b>ITCamp: Frontendamentals</b> — a 3-month interactive
+				workshop where you’ll learn to build sleek, interactive websites from scratch.
+				🌟
+			</p>
+
+			<p><b>Here’s what you’ll get:</b></p>
+			<ul>
+				<li>
+					✅ Hands-on HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Tailwind, and Vercel skills
+				</li>
+				<li>✅ Guided sessions from experienced mentors</li>
+				<li>✅ A portfolio-ready mini project</li>
+				<li>✅ A supportive community of tech enthusiasts</li>
+			</ul>
+
+			<p>No coding background? No problem — we’ll guide you step by step! 💡</p>
+
+			<p>
+				Ready to join? Apply as a subcomm here 👉
+				<a href="https://forms.office.com/r/ehz8jAawTH" target="_blank"
+					>Subcommittee Registration</a
+				>
+				(open from <b>16 Sept to 29 Sept 2025</b>). It’s free! 🎉 (More details
+				inside the link.)
+			</p>
+
+			<p>
+				We're also proud to be part of the student chapter under the Singapore
+				Computer Society (SCS) 🏢 and Association of Information Security
+				Professionals (AISP) 🔐.
 			</p>
 		</main>
+
 		<Footer />
 	</body>
 </html>