Humber E-Sports
The aim of this project is to create a dynamic and engaging website for Humber College’s E-sports community. The website will serve as a central hub for students, faculty, and enthusiasts interested in E-sports, providing information, updates, and resources related to gaming tournaments, teams, events, and community engagement. This project will involve collaboration between developers, designers, and content strategists to ensure a seamless and user-friendly experience.
Goals of the Project
My Role
I worked as a UI UX Designer for this project. From client requirement understanding to user needs, research, Information Architecture to the final UI Design.Â
What do we Aim?
Be the first e-sports program people see in a search!
Google is updating SEO for 2024.
Increase the Programs ranking in searches by:
Future proof the system
Keyword Optimization is one part.
Unique Blog and news articles to become content leader
Updated info to keep pages relevant
Entertaining content that keeps users coming back
Content that puts eyes on sponsors placements
CMS
WordPress as a CMS?
Works with Humber Systems
WordPress Is Free. WordPress is open-source software that doesn’t cost anything to download, install, and use
All features have plugins that will work without requiring much reprograming
WordPress Is SEO-Friendly. For all websites, WordPress SEO (Yoast Plugin, SEO Framework, Rank Math) is super important.
WordPress Is Secure
use Google Analytics on a WordPress site.
What did I learn?
The collaborative endeavor to create the Humber E-sports website provided invaluable insights into the intricacies of teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration. Working closely with developers, designers, and content strategists underscored the importance of effective communication channels and mutual understanding of each team member’s expertise and responsibilities. Regular meetings facilitated the alignment of project goals and priorities, while open channels for feedback encouraged constructive dialogue and creative problem-solving. This collaborative dynamic not only enhanced the quality of the final product but also fostered a sense of shared ownership and collective achievement among team members, reinforcing the notion that successful projects are often the result of cohesive teamwork and collective effort.
Moreover, the project illuminated the significance of user-centric design principles in creating engaging and intuitive digital experiences. Conducting thorough user research and usability testing helped identify user needs, preferences, and pain points, informing iterative design iterations aimed at optimizing the website’s usability and accessibility. Integrating features such as alternative text for images and keyboard navigation not only ensured compliance with accessibility standards but also demonstrated a commitment to inclusivity and user diversity. By prioritizing the user experience throughout the design and development process, the team was able to create a website that resonated with its target audience, fostering a sense of belonging and participation within the Humber E-sports community while laying the groundwork for future enhancements and iterative improvements.
Sanika Kalvit
Sanikalvit@gmail.com