Yale School of Art: Homepage Redesign and New Student-Centered App
For this project, I created a redesigned homepage for Yale School of Art’s website and a corresponding application for students, faculty and alumni.
Client:
Yale (unofficially)
Year:
Spring 2024
Homepage
Problem
The Yale School of Art’s original website allowed open editing by students, leading to inconsistent layouts, confusing navigation, and accessibility issues. The lack of a cohesive design made it difficult for users to find information and engage with the content effectively.
Approach
Designed a responsive homepage concept as part of an academic project, using grid systems in Figma to create a structured layout adaptable across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
Focused on simplifying navigation, improving accessibility, and creating a unified visual identity to better serve diverse audiences, including students, alumni, faculty, and art enthusiasts.
Prioritized showcasing the school’s mission, events, and student artwork in a visually appealing and user-friendly manner.
Outcome
Delivered a responsive homepage design concept that addressed usability challenges and improved accessibility.
Created a cohesive and scalable layout that effectively highlights the school’s resources and artistic achievements.
Low-Fidelity Wireframes:
Final Design:
Mobile App
Problem
Designing a mobile app that aligned with the goals and culture of the Yale School of Art presented challenges, including creating intuitive navigation and interaction design within the constraints of small screens.
Approach
Developed a mobile app concept as part of an academic project, focusing on fostering community and engagement among students, alumni, and staff.
Designed features to allow users to explore school events, showcase their artwork, and connect with peers.
Ensured the design followed mobile app design principles and professional style guides for consistency and usability.
Outcome
Created YSOA Connect, a mobile app concept that serves as a digital hub for the Yale School of Art community.
Enabled users to engage with events, exhibitions, and each other’s work through an intuitive and visually cohesive interface.
Successfully addressed the unique challenges of mobile design while reflecting the school’s creative culture.
