About
"Ctiv" is a mini-site that is part of the National Library website, serving as a centralized catalog for the entire archive of digital Hebrew manuscripts. As part of our course, we were tasked with characterizing and redesigning a site with complex and rich content, and the National Library website was a natural choice. However, the site's diverse information can create a load and difficulty in orientation for users, causing interesting items and documents to be missed. This is often due to the functional need of the archive, which can make it challenging for users to find what they are looking for.
In this redesign of the 'Ctiv' mini-site, I’ve focused on two core principles: user orientation and aesthetic appeal. My goal was to clearly structure and organize the site's content, ensuring that users never feel lost or overwhelmed, while providing a browsing experience that is both enjoyable and visually pleasing. Drawing on my own experiences with websites like the 'Ctiv' mini-site and the National Library website, I recognize the frustration that comes from navigating complicated categories and hierarchies. With this in mind, I prioritized making the site intuitive from the homepage onward, so users can quickly grasp what’s available. Additionally, I’ve adopted a modern, engaging design language to appeal to a younger audience and broaden the site’s reach.
