Redesigning Suzanne Collins Site Case Study!

This project was focused on the famous author, Suzanne Collins. She has her own site revolving around her history, her works, and awards. However, her original site is not the greatest. This case study focsues on how I can redesign the overall user experience and navigation for her site, while keeping and recognizing her works as an amazing author.

Problem and Vision

Problem

In this case study, I have prentended that Suzanne Collins is a client, and she is seeking a redesign for her current website. She wants to keep key point information surrrounding her famous works such as the 'Hunger Games', and her awards. With the current site, it is not in the best shape for user experience. There are a lot of text throughout the site, and it is difficult to navigate and view her famous works.

Vision

Throughout this process I plan to create multiple simple mockups that could satisfy her needs. I then would go into more details with the design and wireframing. I wanted to create a site that was minimal and straight to the point.

Design Problem

"There is a need for young adult readers to help them navigate Suzanne Collins' website. A redesign is needed to help visualize all her works, and the general navigation interface around the entire site."

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Design Process

User Research

First I have navigated through Suzanne Collins' site to see what needed to be improved. Based on what I have seen, it seems that her site is needed to find a way to reach out to her viewers for all ages. I have created user personas and design requirements based off the data I have collected and researched.

Design Requirements:

• Make the site more minimalistic to view, and simple to the touch
• Minimize the amount of text used and spread out the works in different pages
• Focus on the book itself and enahce its purpose
• Change the layout and make the site straight to the point

Final Result

In the end I was able to create a site that incorporates proper user navigation around Suzanne Collins' work. There are designated pages for her works and awards, as well as a simple layout. I have focused on the key points of who Suzanne Collins is, and what she is known for. It is important to focus on key aspects for a certain site, and I wanted to create a site that is pleasing to the eye, and that the site is approachable to readers of all ages.

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