Overview

The Internet Public Library (IPL) is an online public service providing research and reference tools on nearly every conceivable subject. The website offers targeted content for teens and children through separate portals, Teenspace and Kidspace, respectively. I collaborated with the IPL team to update Kidspace education modules, conduct an analysis of the global website, and create and present design concepts for a renewed interface and improved user experience.

Project Goals

• Develop a more cohesive taxonomy, site architecture, and global navigation.
• Strengthen the IPL brand and provide distinct identities for Kidspace and Teenspace.
• Create a cleaner and more appealing aesthetic.
• Update markup and styling to conform with best practices and allow for more efficient maintenance.

Deliverables

• Conducted a comparative evaluation of similar sites in terms of aesthetics, functionality, and usability.
• Evaluated existing taxonomy and site architecture and provided potential solutions and recommendations for further consideration.
• Developed distinct, branded identities for the IPL, Kidspace, and Teenspace.
• Created design concepts for each of the three main sections that offered a global navigation, consistent page layout and aesthetic, and improved section-level navigation.

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