J.J. Foraday — Lockwood University
JoinWebForge developed an immersive, interactive author website for J.J. Foraday’s Lockwood University book series, designed to bring its fictional world to life and create a more engaging experience for readers. Moving beyond the traditional author website, the project introduces visitors to a virtual university environment, complete with an interactive entrance and explorable locations. This approach encourages readers to discover the setting behind the stories while exploring information about the books, the author and available purchasing options. Combining atmospheric design, interactive navigation and traditional author website functionality, the platform creates a distinctive digital home for the Lockwood University series, connecting storytelling with an engaging online experience.
Visit websiteInteractive author world
A fictional university website built around exploring the setting of the Lockwood University books.
Enter the university
A visual entrance invites readers into the fictional setting.
What we built
JoinWebForge designed and developed a bespoke interactive website that transforms the fictional setting of J.J. Foraday’s Lockwood University series into an explorable digital environment. At the heart of the experience is an interactive university entrance, inviting visitors to move beyond a conventional homepage and enter the fictional grounds. From there, location-based navigation allows readers to explore different areas of the university, creating a stronger connection between the website and the world established in the books. The website incorporates a distinctive gothic-inspired visual identity, using atmospheric imagery and immersive design elements to reflect the character of Lockwood University. Interactive navigation forms a central part of the experience, encouraging visitors to discover the setting through exploration rather than relying entirely on traditional menus and static pages. Alongside the immersive university experience, we integrated essential author website functionality, including dedicated information about the books, author content and purchasing links. These elements provide visitors with straightforward access to the published works while maintaining the atmosphere of the fictional setting. The project combines creative web design, interactive storytelling and practical website functionality into a cohesive platform. By treating the website as an extension of the fictional universe rather than simply a promotional tool, JoinWebForge created a distinctive online presence that supports both reader engagement and book discovery.
Project outcome
An interactive online world and book showcase designed around the Lockwood University series.