User Experience (UX) & Research Resources

Designing for People, Not Just Platforms

The User Experience & Design (UXD) team at Harvard Web Publishing helps schools and departments create websites that are accessible, usable, and sustainable to manage over time.

We focus on practical, user-centered solutions that improve the experience for both website visitors and the people who maintain content every day.

Current Projects

Here are some of the projects we're working on. Don't forget to visit our Labs page to learn about new initiatives and projects.

Site Administrator Experience

User Interface

Understanding how non-technical users manage content, navigation, media, and workflows across distributed publishing teams.

Governance & Portfolio Management

Governance

Studying how schools and units operationalize local governance, lifecycle policies, and stewardship responsibilities.

Accessibility Adoption

Accessibility

Evaluating how platform standards and training improve accessibility outcomes across site portfolios.

Design System Usability

Design

Testing how reusable components and templates support content creators and improve visitor experiences.

HarvardSites Design System

Providing the shared accessible, visual, and interaction foundation for HarvardSites platforms. It helps schools and departments align to create consistent, accessible websites while supporting diverse publishing and branding needs across Harvard.

What you'll find

  • Reusable components and content patterns
  • Branding and visual guidance
  • Accessibility and design standards
  • Documentation and implementation guidance
  • Recommended layouts and website elements
Visit the HarvardSites Design System
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