The Bundeswehr aimed to create a new, unified and modern site for all information channels, subpages, and user groups. Consolidating approximately 70 individual websites of the Bundeswehr into one new web presence. Numerous domains have found a modern, responsive, understandable and citizen-friendly format.
The project began with a design pitch, where our team created two very contrasting designs – another agency developed a third version. Starting with this design vision allowed us to dive into the topic effectively through, providing a solid foundation for the project’s direction. The 3rd externaldesign won.
Client
Bundeswehr
Category
Website Relaunch
Delivered
2019
Project Goal
Creating a modern design that fits seamlessly into today’s digital landscape. A visually appealing, user-friendly interface that not only meets contemporary aesthetic standards but also enhances user experience and accessibility.
Consolidating the content and designs of around 70 different websites into one unified, cohesive basewith a seamless and consistent user experience while preserving the unique elements of each original site.
My Role
As the leading UX Designer I started the project from the discovery phase right until delivery. My tasks ranged from information architecture, sitemap development, module development, sprint planning, development specifications in the form of Jira tickets, wireframing, prototyping, user research, usability testing, organizing user research activities, conceptualization, to workshop moderation. I took ownership in Grooming Sessions and supported junior designers on the team.
The Team
Approximately 40 people from the following areas: UX Designers (2-3), UI Designers (2), Frontend Developers, Backend Developers, Quality Managers, POs, Project Managers, Filmmakers, Content Strategists, Content Editors, plus the client’s project team from the Bundeswehr.
The Sapphire Effect
Compassion, social return on investment via a global, indicating scalable thought provoking by correlation indicating scalable, compelling growth, social return on investment via a global.
Addressing Assumptions
Compassion, social return on investment via a global, indicating scalable thought provoking by correlation indicating scalable, compelling growth, social return.
Conclusion &
Key Takeaways
Despite the challenge of working with a design vision that was not originally ours, I believe we successfully created a comprehensive platform for the diverse content of the Bundeswehr.
This project demonstrated the effectiveness of teamwork in a large-scale environment, emphasizing the importance of clear communication, openness to dialogue and changes. Through collaboration and adaptability, we delivered a sophisticated solution that met the client’s needs. Although the subject matter was not a personal passion, the project was both rewarding and educational.
Challenging was, that the size ratio of the design team to developers was not balanced. Also within the overall project differing work methodologies between the client and us as the agency were apparent: the Bundeswehr, as a traditional institution with fixed structures and responsibilities on one side, and on the other side, a dynamic agency with flat hierarchies, fast communication channels, and an agile working approach. Getting to know each other better sprint by sprint and showing how we work and what we aim for helped us tackle this issue.
Key Takeways
Great teamwork, makes the dream work
Precise and good tickets speed up the process
Designing Thinking as a tool for persuasion
Compassion, social return on investment via a global, thought provoking correlation indicating scalable, compelling growth compassion, social return on investment via a global, thought provoking correlation indicating scalable Compassion.
The Sapphire Effect
Compassion, social return on investment via a global, indicating scalable thought provoking by correlation indicating scalable, compelling growth, social return on investment via a global.
Addressing Assumptions
Compassion, social return on investment via a global, indicating scalable thought provoking by correlation indicating scalable, compelling growth, social return.
Results &
Conclusion
Compassion, social return on investment via a global, thought provoking correlation by indicating a scalable & visionary compelling growth state.