Project Date
January, 2023
Tools
Figma, WordPress, WCAG Testing.
Role in the project
UX Designer and WordPress Developer
Project Goal
Create a no-code WordPress solution for University of Milan researchers to build compliant, mobile-ready websites without technical overhead.
UX & System Design Leadership
End-to-End Platform Design:
- Developed a Figma component library (headers, footers, color system) to standardize 50+ research group/event sites.
- Designed intuitive CMS templates with customizable branding (logos, 6-color palette).
- Accessibility Compliance: Ensured WCAG adherence across themes, managed by ICT (cookie banners, screen reader optimization).
Key Features & Process
User-Centric Development:
- Simplified editing interface for non-technical users (drag-and-drop modules).
- Implemented advanced post filters (categories, authors, dates) through iterative Figma prototyping.
Scalable Maintenance
Partnered with ICT to automate updates, security patches, and bug fixes.
- Reduced user training needs with guided onboarding flows.
Outcome & Impact
Launched 2023: 100+ research sites deployed with ReadyWeb.
- Metrics:
- 80% reduction in site setup time for researchers.
- 100% compliance with EU privacy/university accessibility standards.
- Continuous Improvement: Quarterly UX reviews to add features (e.g., location-based filtering).
Skills Demonstrated:
- UX Systems Design
- Component Libraries
- Stakeholder Collaboration