redesigning local news
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After assessing the current state of local news blogs in New York, we realized the desperate need for a clutter-free interface. In the redesign of the Local East Village, we aimed to prioritize the news, highlight a sense of community, and create a simple user experience, all through a clean and concise design.TRANSCRIPT
Redesigning Local NewsCarrie Kawamura + Zippy Burman | Juliette Cezzar | Spring 2012
Redesigning Local News | Project Statement
Our goal is to design a local news blog that is clutter
free, therefore prioritizing news, highlighting a sense of
community, and creating a simpler user experience.
Redesigning Local News | Assessing Current Local Blogs
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Redesigning Local News | Assessing Current Local Blogs
how can we reduce clutter?
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highlighting time
highlighting community
highlighting “sharing”
social media
articles in order by time published
horizontal scroll for easy viewing
Redesigning Local News | Responding to the Issue
Simple interface for article page
slide to view following article
Redesigning Local News | Responding to the Issue
Carrie Kawamura + Zippy Burman | Juliette Cezzar | Spring 2012