Northwestern University IT Site Redesign

Sun, Mar 29, 2009

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Northwestern University IT Site Redesign

The Original Design

  • The design did not reflect Northwestern University branding.
  • The site was in table format and not W3C compliant.
  • Content overload and poor use of graphics throughout the site. Users were unable to identify themselves on the site, and navigate to information relevant to them.
  • Site hadn’t been updated in over 5 years.
  • The site is a service-driven site, however services and navigation weren’t clearly organized.

The Redesign & Site Improvements

  • Branding:  the site reflects Northwestern University colors and images.
  • W3C Compliance:  Table design was removed, and CSS styles were applied.
  • Unified Design:  Departments within the organization were anxious to receive training and migrate content to the new site.
  • Social Media:  The site now has RSS feeds, Blog capabilities, a YouTube campaign video, podcasts, webinars and more.
  • Content Reviewed:  Organized home page, deleted legacy documentation and content.
  • Added “Mobility” Section
  • Improved navigation:  There’s a consistent header and footer throughout the site.

About Web Accessibility

Web accessibility means that people with disabilities can use the Web. More specifically, Web accessibility means that people with disabilities can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact and contribute to the Web. It encompasses all disabilities that affect access to the Web, including visual, auditory, speech, cognitive, neurological, and physical disabilities. Learn more by going to the following links:

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