MHCI+D
SIMPLE. POWERFUL. CLEAR.
Storytelling through web design
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The original MHCI+D website didn’t reflect the energy, creativity, or ambition of the program. To better capture its world-class spirit and connect with future students, we partnered closely with the MHCI+D team to reimagine the experience.
The result: a clean, modern design with interactive features that spark curiosity and invite exploration.
Oct 2024 – Jan 2025
Project
UX Research
Visual Design
Web Design
Tools
Figma
WordPress
Roles
Branding
Design
Development
OUR PROCESS
DISCOVERY
What they do
The MHCI+D program is hands-on, interdisciplinary, and collaborative – designed to launch students into careers in tech and design. We set out to capture that energy in a site that feels bold, creative, and forward-thinking.
What we did
We reviewed existing research and alumni surveys, then added our own – gathering insights from students, faculty, and staff to better understand what mattered most.
Our results
Those insights shaped everything from structure to storytelling. Students wanted clarity around careers and practical skills. Faculty emphasized the fast-paced 11-month format, thesis and capstone projects, and industry ties. The final site brings it all together in a clean, accessible experience that reflects the heart of the program.
CONCEPTING
Our challenge was to quickly capture attention – informing and inspiring visitors from the first click. Since visual communication is central to the MHCI+D program, the site had to reflect that emphasis while remaining sustainable and easy to update.
Key updates to the new site
- Clean, intuitive design: A clutter-free layout makes navigation simple and fast
- Clear content structure: Organized information about faculty, students, the program, and facilities
- Interactive elements: Fun features that invite curiosity and exploration
- Strong identity: Showcases the program’s world-class impact and “tiny but mighty” personality
Workshops
We led in-person workshops with students and our core client team to shape the MHCI+D story. These sessions ensured the narrative felt true to the program, its students, and its faculty.
Partnership
Our designers collaborated with the RWS team to complete development, testing, and migration in WordPress. We also walked the client through the final site and provided training to ensure they were fully equipped for launch and ongoing updates. Built with flexible components, the site is easy to maintain – supporting new events, projects, and more.
FINAL WORK
Our final work resulted in a website that embodies a clean aesthetic, delivers an impactful experience, and offers intuitive navigation while being easy to use and manage in a WordPress platform build.
The site balances beauty with function, creating an inviting space that conveys warmth and resonates with users, meeting them where they are in their career journey.
Our client is going to continue to build on the WordPress site to use it as a community hub for their program and the wider design community at UW and beyond.
