UX Process for a
Chemical Landmark Site
This project aims to improve the user experience (UX) of
the ACS chemical landmark section. As a UX intern,
I initiated the UX process by researching, analyzing user needs,
and proposing design recommendations for the website.
Project Goals:
Understand the current user experience on the chemical landmark site.
Identify areas of improvement and potential usability issues.
Develop user personas to understand the target audience better.
Conduct user research to gather insights and feedback.
Create wireframes and interactive prototypes to propose design solutions.
Present design recommendations to stakeholders.
Pages tackle
Chemical Landmark Home page
Nomination Process page
Article page
Timeline
8 weeks
June 1 - August 1
Tools
Adobe XD
Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft Office
My Role
UX Researcher
UI Designer
TIMELINE
01
Research
02
User Personas and User Stories
03
Usability Testing (contingent upon timeline and availability)
04
Information Architecture and Content Strategy
05
Wireframing and Prototyping
06
Visual Design
07
Design Review and Iteration
08
Final Presentation and Documentation
User Persona
Pursuing Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry
Emily Davis
GOALS:
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Research and Exploration: Emily seeks detailed and comprehensive information about specific chemical landmarks, historical experiments, and influential chemists.
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Historical Context: Emily is interested in understanding chemical landmarks' historical context. She wants to connect the dots between historical events and scientific advancements.
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Community Engagement: Emily wishes to connect with other chemistry history enthusiasts and professionals in the field.
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Curated Collections: Emily desires curated collections or curated pathways that guide her through specific themes or periods in chemical history.
High School chemistry teacher
Micheal Ramirez
GOALS:
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Educational Resources: Michael seeks reliable, curated educational resources for chemical landmarks, aligning with curriculum.
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Lesson Enhancement: Michael enhances chemistry lessons by incorporating historical context, interactive tools, and case studies.
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Classroom Activities: Michael seeks hands-on activities, experiments, and resources for interactive learning on chemical landmarks.
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Professional Development: Michael prioritizes professional growth in chemistry education through webinars, workshops, and articles.
Journalist
Sarah Anderson
GOALS:
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Reliable and Credible Information: Sarah aims to provide accurate and reliable information to her readers.
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Timely and Newsworthy Content: Sarah desires access to the latest updates and developments in chemical landmarks.
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Comprehensive Background Information: Sarah needs comprehensive background information on chemical landmarks to enrich her articles.
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Engaging Visuals and Storytelling: Sarah understands the importance of captivating storytelling and engaging visuals in her articles.
Chemical Landmarks Pages
