Case Studies
Real-world examples of how strategic design and accessibility improvements drive measurable impact for institutions and their users.
Design System for HarvardSites
Helping to Unify Thousands of University Websites
5-person cross-functional team
2 years+
2000+ websites unified
The Challenge
Harvard University had thousands of websites across schools and departments, each with inconsistent design patterns and significant accessibility barriers.
The Process
⓵ Conducted comprehensive audit of existing digital properties
⓶ Built unified design system in Figma with accessibility-first components
⓷ Developed Storybook documentation and implementation guidelines
⓸ Established governance framework and training programs
⓹ Led cross-functional adoption across university departments
The Results
Unified visual identity across all university web properties
WCAG 2.1 AA compliance achieved by default
Development time reduced by 60% for new site creation
Editorial workflows streamlined with structured content approach
Technologies Used
Key Insights
This project reinforced that successful design systems are fundamentally about people and processes, not just components. The governance framework and training were as crucial as the technical implementation.
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