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Web Design
Re-shaping Worlds: Histories, Connections, and Global Futures
Re-shaping Worlds is an online publication featuring student writing from the undergraduate art theory and context course, Re-Shaping Worlds, designed for Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) students at RMIT University. The platform showcases contemporary art practices and curatorial approaches across Asia, focusing on China, Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Australia. The project encourages students to critically reflect on their own art practices within these global conversations and cultural contexts.
Position
Lead UI/UX Designer
Client
RMIT University, School of Art
Timeline
Oct 2021 - Nov 2021
Tool Used
Cargo, Photoshop, Illustrator
Web Design
UI/UX Design
Problem Statement
The challenge was to design a user-friendly online space where students and visitors could engage with contemporary art from across Asia, highlighting various themes such as art activism, feminism, and environmental ecologies. The platform needed to provide an immersive experience that reflects the dynamic, ever-evolving nature of the contemporary art world while keeping the content organized and accessible.
Solutions
To create a visually dynamic and engaging web experience, I applied UI/UX strategies that focused on enhancing user interaction, ensuring seamless navigation, and emphasizing the vibrancy of contemporary art. Interactive features, such as mouse-hover effects and click-and-drag functionality, were incorporated to reflect the energy of contemporary art, encouraging users to actively explore the thematic categories in an immersive and intuitive way.
The design used a vibrant color palette and custom illustrations for each category, adding visual interest without overshadowing the artwork. Bold typography and graphic elements contributed to a modern, youthful tone while honoring the academic and cultural depth of the content. The site’s structure organized themes like art activism, feminism, and environmental ecologies, ensuring easy navigation through the rich media experience and making the content both engaging and accessible.
Optimized for all devices, the platform ensured a seamless, user-centered design across desktop, tablet, and mobile. With intuitive navigation and clear, engaging presentation, the design prioritized usability, providing a smooth browsing experience that encouraged exploration without overwhelming the user.
Publication link: www.reshapingworlds.com.au
Final Notes and What’s Next?
Since its launch, the Re-shaping Worlds platform has continued to be updated with fresh student perspectives. In 2022 and 2023, RMIT University’s School of Art continued its partnership with Salty Fish Studio to keep the site vibrant and relevant. The platform is evolving to include new features, such as enhanced interactivity, to engage a wider audience and encourage even deeper connections with contemporary art. We look forward to continuing this collaboration and pushing the boundaries of web design to make the platform even more immersive and impactful.
