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Kyoto Project Center
京都プロジェクトセンター
Kyoto IQP Database
In WPI's archive of IQPs, there are 7,000+ projects listed, and continuously growing. The Venice Project Center narrows down the search, while providing a distinctive identity and description.
I led the creation of a project center website for Kyoto, showcasing 40+ projects as a resource for policymakers, students, and faculty to explore and gain insights for future work.
Product
Website Database
Skills
Product Design
Stakeholder Management
Front-End Development
My Role
Designer & Developer
Timeline
October 18 - December 13, 2024
Team
Jason Zhang, Arjun Bhat, Szymon Mamro
Project Goal
A need for personalization
Worcester Polytechnic Institute juniors participate in a humanitarian project known as the Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP) in any part of the globe. Whenever a project is completed, its paper and resources are put into the Digital EProject library, which consists of thousands of projects.
The Kyoto site is unique and distinct, focusing on the growing tourism dynamics and community dynamics in neighboring regions. With their identity and brand set, a need for a centralized website database with THEIR respective projects was born.
Key Stakeholder Needs
Prospective students, faculty, and sponsors can view the Kyoto Project Center mission and info.
A database list of Kyoto IQP projects, with search/filter functionality.
The website must reflect the identity of Kyoto and our work here.
Ideation & Design
Zen
In crafting a website that reflects Japanese sensibilities, embracing the principle of Zen create not just a beautiful interface, but also an experience with cultural depths.
Zen emphasizes mindful simplicity, removing unnecessary distractions and highlighting what matters most. We need clean layouts and intentional structure. The ample white conceptualizes "ma" (間)—the meaningful pause or space between elements. Content can breathe and it invokes a calm experience. The standard black text offers highest readability and supports the minimalist elegance.
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