About the Project

Ave Maria University sought a modern, user-centered redesign for its website to support students on their personal and professional journeys. The project involved transforming content-rich pages into an elevated, streamlined user experience that remained accessible and engaging. Working closely with the university's team, the design focused on modernizing the visual style and simplifying navigation, emphasizing clarity and a welcoming atmosphere. Through an iterative process that balanced functionality with aesthetics, the result was a clean, organized interface that is intuitive for users, culminating in an updated, highly functional website aligned with the university's mission.

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Design Approach

This redesign began with in-depth research and analysis of Ave Maria University’s existing website to identify areas for enhancement. Key challenges included simplifying the navigation to accommodate a wide range of content while maintaining an inviting, student-focused aesthetic. The design process included wireframing and prototyping to test and refine user interactions, ensuring ease of use and accessibility across devices. User feedback was incorporated throughout, enabling adjustments that aligned with the university’s vision. The end result is a refreshed website that supports intuitive exploration, clear communication, and an overall enhanced experience for users at all stages of their academic journey.