CUET Unveils Sleek and Innovative Website Design
Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) is a leading engineering university in Bangladesh, renowned for its academic excellence and research contributions. The university sought to enhance its online presence and user experience through a comprehensive website redesign project.
The objective was to redesign CUET’s website to better reflect its prestigious status, improve accessibility to information for students, faculty, and stakeholders, and optimize the site for better performance and usability across devices.
Challenges Faced in CUET Website Redesign
Complex Information Architecture : Structuring extensive academic, research, and administrative content into an intuitive navigation system.
Accessibility Compliance : Meeting stringent accessibility standards (WCAG) while maintaining a modern design and functionality.
Stakeholder Diverse Expectations : Balancing varied expectations of faculty, students, alumni, and administrators in website features and usability.
Legacy System Integration : Ensuring seamless integration of existing systems into the new website architecture.
Optimising User Experience Enhancing user experience across devices and platforms for diverse user demographics.
Content Management Complexity : Managing and updating vast amounts of content efficiently through a user-friendly CMS.
Performance and Security : Optimising website performance and ensuring robust security measures for data protection.
Change Management and Training : Overcoming resistance to change and facilitating smooth user transition with effective training.
Feedback Incorporation : Integrating stakeholder feedback to refine design, functionality, and content structure iteratively.
Working Steps :
1. Requirement Analysis : Held stakeholder meetings to understand CUET's needs and objectives.
2. Planning and Design : CDeveloped a project plan, wireframes, and design mockups based on user feedback.
3. Development : Built the website iteratively using agile methodologies and focused on responsive design.
4. Content Migration : Ensured data integrity and consistency while migrating existing content to the new CMS.
5. Integration : Seamlessly integrated legacy systems and third-party tools.
6. Accessibility and Optimization : Met WCAG standards and optimized website performance across devices.
7. Testing : Conducted thorough usability, performance, and security testing.
8. Deployment : Smoothly transitioned the redesigned website to CUET’s infrastructure.
9. Training : Provided training sessions and user manuals for effective content management.
10. Support and Maintenance : Offered ongoing technical support and regular updates.
Results:
Enhanced User Experience : The modern design and intuitive navigation significantly increased user satisfaction and engagement, making it easier for users to find relevant information quickly
Accessibility Compliance : Achieved compliance with WCAG standards, ensuring the website is accessible to users with disabilities and providing an inclusive online environment.
Efficient Content Management : The new CMS enabled non-technical staff to easily update and manage content, streamlining the content management process and improving operational efficiency.
Seamless Integration : Successfully integrated legacy systems and third-party tools, ensuring consistent data flow and functionality without disrupting existing processes.
Improved Performance : Optimized website performance resulted in faster load times and reliable functionality, even during peak traffic periods, enhancing overall user experience.
Improved Performance : Optimized website performance resulted in faster load times and reliable functionality, even during peak traffic periods, enhancing overall user experience.
Seamless Integration : Successfully integrated legacy systems and third-party tools, ensuring consistent data flow and functionality without disrupting existing processes.
Improved Performance : Optimized website performance resulted in faster load times and reliable functionality, even during peak traffic periods, enhancing overall user experience.
Positive Stakeholder Feedback : Received positive feedback from students, faculty, and alumni, praising the website’s usability, modern design, and enhanced functionality.
Robust Security : Implemented strong security measures to protect sensitive data, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and safeguarding user information.
Conclusion:
The redesign of the CUET website was a comprehensive project that addressed complex challenges and delivered significant improvements. By focusing on modern design, accessibility, and user experience, we created a platform that effectively serves the diverse needs of CUET’s stakeholders. The new website not only enhances the university’s online presence but also ensures efficient content management and robust security. The successful collaboration between our team and CUET has resulted in a digital platform that supports the university's mission of academic excellence and innovation.