About the History Council of WA website project
The History Council of Western Australia (HCWA) serves as the primary representative body for Western Australia’s historical community. With a commitment to preserving and promoting the historical heritage of the region, HCWA serves as a voice for stakeholders including families, historical societies, Aboriginal organisations, universities, and other institutions dedicated to historical research and preservation. Through collaboration with students from the GRD338 Web Design unit, HCWA looks to enhance its digital presence, ensuring that its website effectively meets the evolving needs of its audience.
In collaboration with the MESH student team, HCWA aims to leverage its position as a leading voice in history to create a dynamic and engaging online platform. Through thoughtful design and user experience (UX) considerations, the website will serve as more than just a repository of historical information; it will be a vibrant hub for interaction, education, and community engagement.
Through a co-design and UX approach, the MESH student team will iteratively improve the website to meet HCWA’s goals and user needs effectively. This evidence-based approach ensures that our design solutions are not only visually compelling but also strategically aligned with HCWA’s mission and goals, fostering meaningful engagement with the history of Western Australia.
Project Timeline
The project took 14 weeks to complete and involved-
•Compiling research into a brief, so the client was able to choose a design direction and a content strategy
•Producing design concepts
•Testing the website for usability, accessibility and SEO
•Developing the website and a custom theme in WordPress
•Client sign-off and website launch
Client Testimonial
We recently had the pleasure of collaborating with Graphic Design students, Zarah, Thisari, Meagan, Jessica and Chet on the redevelopment of the History Council of WA’s public-facing website. We are beyond impressed with their professionalism, thorough preparation, and outstanding creative dedication throughout this entire process.
From the very first meeting, it was clear that this group was exceptionally well-organised. They came prepared with detailed plans, well-researched information, and a clear vision of how to achieve our objectives. Their ability to anticipate challenges and propose innovative solutions was commendable. Their reverse brief and the final product showed great attention to detail, and it was clear that they really listened and understood the needs, obstacles and character of the HCWA. Throughout the project, the students demonstrated a level of professionalism that was truly outstanding.
Their communication was prompt and clear, their commitment to deadlines was thorough, and their collaborative spirit fostered a productive and positive working environment. They approached every task with enthusiasm and originality, bringing fresh ideas and perspectives that significantly enhanced the project’s outcome. Their passion for excellence and attention to detail were evident in every aspect of their work.
We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work with such a talented and dedicated group. Zarah, Thisari, Meagan, Jessica and Chet exceeded all our expectations, and we would highly recommend them to anyone seeking a team that combines professionalism, meticulous preparation, and creative innovation. We have no doubts that they will each excel in their future careers.
Sincerely,
Deborah Gare (Chair), Elizabeth Burns-Dans and Paul Taucher (members, HCWA)
