Academy Web projects
CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES:
Web projects
While working at the Academy, I took every opportunity to build a stronger web brand, engaging experiences, with a bit of humor and personality.
Team:
Andrew Sawyer - UX, Visual Design
Nick Colin - Content
Josh Ause - Web Development
Greg Rotter - Web Development
Location:
The California Academy of Sciences
Year:
2017-2019
Homepage carousel samples. This hero element was used to feature and promote exhibits.
Empty cart graphic
Created an error page (404) with original illustrations by Michael Bartalos. The goal was to make a broken link or incorrect URL less frustrating to visitors.
Interactive hero image to promote the 10 year anniversary of the building. By pulling the slider visitors could see how much the biodome rainforest has grown between 2008 and 2018.
Navigation refresh
Navigation refresh increased the size of the logo and added 3 buttons to purchase tickets, become a member, and donate.
Secondary color scheme used for the research and education hubs of web pages.
As part of the navigation update site search navigation was enhanced.
Footer refresh highlights email newsletter signup, key web pages, hours, and location.