The Client
A leading credit union headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, this organization serves individuals, families, and businesses with a wide range of financial services. Known for its community-first approach, the institution has deep regional roots and a forward-thinking digital strategy.
Location: Vancouver, WA
Some of our best work happens quietly. While this client prefers to remain anonymous, their story is a testament to how Ridiculous Engineering operates: not just as a service provider, but as a trusted partner behind the scenes. We focus on delivering meaningful outcomes, empowering internal teams, and building digital foundations that stand the test of time.
The Challenge
This credit union partnered with Ridiculous Engineering to modernize their public-facing website and create a more seamless and scalable digital experience for their members.
Their goals were clear:
- Improve accessibility and performance across devices
- Ensure internal ownership of the platform
- Build upon their existing investment in Directus Cloud
- Establish a future-ready infrastructure that’s easy to manage and compliant with accessibility standards
They needed a trusted technology partner to help reduce technical debt, simplify content operations, and deliver a strong foundation for ongoing evolution, without having to start over from scratch.
The Solution
Ridiculous Engineering delivered a flexible, accessible, and modular platform designed to grow with the organization’s needs.
Built using Directus, Nuxt, and PrimeVue, the project was phased to align with internal timelines and team capacity. We focused on delivering the architecture, components, and content migration—then guided their internal team to take full ownership and customize further as needed.
From day one, this was a build-to-handoff engagement: our team handled the heavy lifting, enabling the credit union’s internal staff to confidently manage, adapt, and grow the platform independently.
Key outcomes included:
- WCAG AA accessibility across the site
- A smooth transition of content into Directus Cloud
- A design system using PrimeVue for long-term maintainability
- A front-end built for speed and SEO using Nuxt.js
The Results
In just a few months, Ridiculous Engineering helped the credit union move from a legacy, patchwork CMS to a streamlined, compliant, and maintainable digital foundation.
The soon-to-launch main site now runs on Directus Cloud, powered by a fast, component-driven Nuxt and PrimeVue front end—positioning the organization for better performance, accessibility, and internal autonomy.
Most importantly, their team now has:
- Full control over content updates
- Streamlined editorial workflows
- A platform that can scale with new digital initiatives
The platform includes:
- A fully migrated and restructured site in Directus Cloud
- Streamlined content workflows for internal teams
- Enabled to migrate to performance-optimized cloud hosting solutions and ready to scale
Most importantly, the internal team now has full control over content management, empowering them to make updates quickly and confidently. This autonomy enables them to stay agile, responsive to user needs, and in command of their digital presence.
🧩 Tech Snapshot
- Directus Cloud – Headless CMS and lightweight CRM
- Nuxt.js / Vue – Modern front-end framework
- PrimeVue – Accessible component library with built-in WCAG AA support
- Secure Cloud Hosting – Fast, reliable, and scalable for future growth
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