This project focuses on transforming the species profile page of GLANSIS website, which is currently inefficient, inconsistent and outdated. GLANSIS website's design is based on a USGS NAS design from the mid-1990s which only emphasizes how long this problem has persisted. The species profile page is the most visited page, which reflects why this page was selected for the redesign.
The process was largely inspired by Liam Bannon's paper, “Reimagining HCI: toward a more human-centered perspective”, which states the importance of understanding users' needs, goals and preferences and appropriately adapting technology to meet these requirements. His emphasis on incorporating users in the design process to leverage their insights inevitably hints at the old design's failure considering feedback received from NOAA's stakeholders reflects the user confusion and difficulty in seeking relevant information on the species profile page.
My objective was to create a user-friendly interface that improves user experience, is easy to navigate, and makes information search effortless for the users. By incorporating user feedback, employing the principles of human-centered design, and utilizing the latest web design trends and technologies, I aimed to deliver a modern, responsive, and optimized species profile page for the GLANSIS website.
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