Digital Visual Studies
Digital Visual Studies Website Redesign
Steven was asked by Professor Robert Sweeny of IUP's Art Education program to redesign the Digital Visual Studies website (digitalvisualstudies.net) using Squarespace to create a more modern, user-friendly interface. The project involved refreshing the site architecture, improving navigation, and enhancing the overall visual presentation while maintaining the academic integrity of the content.
Website Transformation: Old vs New Home Page
The homepage transformation represents a significant modernization of the Digital Visual Studies website. The original design featured a basic layout with limited visual hierarchy, while the new design incorporates a more dynamic and engaging interface. Stevenimplemented a cleaner navigation structure, featured content sections, and improved visual presentation that better represents the nature of the Digital Visual Studies program.
Collaborators Page
The Collaborators page showcases the network of researchers involved with the Digital Visual Studies program. Steven designed this page to highlight the collaborative nature of the project while giving proper recognition to all contributors. The layout features clean, organized sections that present faculty researchers in a visually cohesive manner.
What is DVS & Teaching Page
These core informational pages explain the Digital Visual Studies program's mission and educational offerings. The "What is DVS" page provides visitors with a comprehensive overview of the program's goals. The Teaching page showcases photos of the learning opportunities the program has created.
Lecture Series, Blog & Archived Content
These resource pages provide access to the academic content produced by the Digital Visual Studies program. The Lecture Series page organizes presentations in a structured format that allows users to easily find and view past lectures. The Blog presents the latest research and insights, while the Archive preserves historical content in an accessible format.