

The best of Ann Arbor, all in one place
The best of Ann Arbor, all in one place
The best of Ann Arbor, all in one place
The best of Ann Arbor, all in one place
The best of Ann Arbor, all in one place
For The Michigan Daily's Product Design Team's new member onboarding project, I
co-designed a visitor's guide for the city of Ann Arbor
For The Michigan Daily's Product Design Team's new member
onboarding project, I co-designed a visitor's guide for the city of Ann Arbor
For The Michigan Daily's Product Design Team's new member onboarding project, I co-designed a visitor's guide for the city of Ann Arbor
Overview
For The Michigan Daily's Product Design Team's new member
onboarding project, I co-designed a visitor's guide for the city of Ann Arbor
For The Michigan Daily's Product Design Team's new member
onboarding project, I co-designed a visitor's guide for the city of Ann Arbor
Overview
Overview
Overview
Design Evolution


Problem
Visitors struggle to find everything efficiently
Solution
A simple home design for exploring restaurants and shops, daily events, and local recommendations
Problem
Visitors struggle to find everything efficiently
Solution
A simple home design for exploring restaurants and shops, daily events, and local recommendations
Problem
Visitors struggle to find everything efficiently
Solution
A simple home design for exploring restaurants and shops, daily events, and local recommendations
Problem
Visitors struggle to find everything efficiently
Solution
A simple home design for exploring restaurants and shops, daily events, and local recommendations
Problem
Visitors struggle to find everything efficiently
Solution
A simple home design for exploring restaurants and shops, daily events, and local recommendations
Problem
Ann Arbor has hundreds of events everyday that many visitors are unaware of
Solution
A filterable events calendar with everything in one place
Problem
Ann Arbor has hundreds of events everyday that many visitors are unaware of
Solution
A filterable events calendar with everything in one place
Problem
Ann Arbor has hundreds of events everyday that many visitors are unaware of
Solution
A filterable events calendar with everything in one place
Problem
Ann Arbor has hundreds of events every day that many visitors are unaware of
Solution
A filterable events calendar with everything in one place
Problem
Ann Arbor has hundreds of events everyday that many visitors are unaware of
Solution
A filterable events calendar with everything in one place


Problem
Visitors don't know where locals actually go
Solution
Handpicked recommendations written by The Michigan Daily that feature local favorites and stories ranging a variety of topics
Problem
Visitors don't know where locals actually go
Solution
Handpicked recommendations written by The Michigan Daily that feature local favorites and stories ranging a variety of topics
Problem
Visitors don't know where locals actually go
Solution
Handpicked recommendations written by The Michigan Daily that feature local favorites and stories ranging a variety of topics
Problem
Visitors don't know where locals actually go
Solution
Handpicked recommendations written by The Michigan Daily that feature local favorites and stories on a variety of topics
Problem
Visitors don't know where locals actually go
Solution
Handpicked recommendations written by The Michigan Daily that feature local favorites and stories ranging a variety of topics
From Discovery to Detail
Visitors can open any recommendation to explore the complete story, learn more about featured locations, and make a more informed decision.
From Discovery to Detail
Visitors can open any recommendation to explore the complete story, learn more about featured locations, and make a more informed decision.
From Discovery to Detail
Visitors can open any recommendation to explore the complete story, learn more about featured locations, and make a more informed decision.
From Discovery to Detail
Visitors can open any recommendation to explore the complete story, learn more about featured locations, and make a more informed decision.
From Discovery to Detail
Visitors can open any recommendation to explore the complete story, learn more about featured locations, and make a more informed decision.

Who is this for?
Who is this for?
Who is this for?
Who is this for?
Who is this for?
Design Evolution
Design Evolution
Design Evolution
Original Concept
Original Concept
Original Concept
Original Concept
Original Concept
April 2026
April 2026
April 2026
April 2026
April 2026
Design Evolution






Design Evolution
Key Feedback
Key Feedback
Key Feedback
Key Feedback
01
01
The event overview was visually engaging but left limited space for essential event details.
The event overview was visually engaging but left limited space for essential event details.
The event overview was visually engaging but left limited space for essential event details.
The event overview was visually engaging but left limited space for essential event details.
02
The โAll Eventsโ and โBlogโ experiences were not fully defined.
The โAll Eventsโ and โBlogโ experiences were not fully defined.
The โAll Eventsโ and โBlogโ experiences were not fully defined.
03
The events experience did not support browsing past or upcoming events.
The events experience did not support browsing past or upcoming events.
The events experience did not support browsing past or upcoming events.
04
There was no persistent navigation for quickly accessing the homepage, events, or blog.
There was no persistent navigation for quickly accessing the homepage, events, or blog.
There was no persistent navigation for quickly accessing the homepage, events, or blog.
05
The header and footer lacked consistent Michigan Daily branding and essential contact information.
The header and footer lacked consistent Michigan Daily branding and essential contact information.
The header and footer lacked consistent Michigan Daily branding and essential contact information.
06
Map cards lacked imagery, business hours, external links, and a consistent visual system.
Map cards lacked imagery, business hours, external links, and a consistent visual system.
Map cards lacked imagery, business hours, external links, and a consistent visual system.
02
The โAll Eventsโ and โBlogโ experiences were not fully defined.
03
The events experience did not support browsing past or upcoming events.
04
There was no persistent navigation for quickly accessing the homepage, events, or blog.
05
The header and footer lacked consistent Michigan Daily branding and essential contact information.
06
Map cards lacked imagery, business hours, external links, and a consistent visual system.
Redesign
Redesign
Redesign
June 2026
June 2026
June 2026


Redesign
June 2026


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Improvements
Improvements
01
Enhanced map cards with business hours, photo galleries, ratings, and direct website links.
Enhanced map cards with business hours, photo galleries, ratings, and direct website links.
Enhanced map cards with business hours, photo galleries, ratings, and direct website links.
02
Added persistent navigation for quick access to the homepage, events, and blog.
Added persistent navigation for quick access to the homepage, events, and blog.
Added persistent navigation for quick access to the homepage, events, and blog.
03
Defined the blog experience with a dedicated article layout and clearer content structure.
Defined the blog experience with a dedicated article layout and clearer content structure.
Defined the blog experience with a dedicated article layout and clearer content structure.
04
Added a calendar view for browsing events across past and upcoming dates.
Added a calendar view for browsing events across past and upcoming dates.
Added a calendar view for browsing events across past and upcoming dates.
05
Added filtering tools to help users quickly narrow the event listings.
Added filtering tools to help users quickly narrow the event listings.
Added filtering tools to help users quickly narrow the event listings.
06
Added search to the Events and Blog pages to make content easier to find.
Added search to the Events and Blog pages to make content easier to find.
Added search to the Events and Blog pages to make content easier to find.
07
Redesigned the Event Overview with expandable cards that preview the dayโs four most recent events and provide access to the full list.
Redesigned the Event Overview with expandable cards that preview the dayโs four most recent events and provide access to the full list.
Redesigned the Event Overview with expandable cards that preview the dayโs four most recent events and provide access to the full list.
08
Added a footer consistent with The Michigan Dailyโs existing website and visual identity.
Added a footer consistent with The Michigan Dailyโs existing website and visual identity.
Added a footer consistent with The Michigan Dailyโs existing website and visual identity.
Improvements
01
Enhanced map cards with business hours, photo galleries, ratings, and direct website links.
02
Added persistent navigation for quick access to the homepage, events, and blog.
03
Defined the blog experience with a dedicated article layout and clearer content structure.
04
Added a calendar view for browsing events across past and upcoming dates.
05
Added filtering tools to help users quickly narrow the event listings.
06
Added search to the Events and Blog pages to make content easier to find.
07
Redesigned the Event Overview with expandable cards that preview the dayโs four most recent events and provide access to the full list.
08
Added a footer consistent with The Michigan Dailyโs existing website and visual identity.
Design Outcomes
Design Outcomes
Design Outcomes
Design Outcomes
Design Outcomes
What this redesign enables
What this redesign enables
What this redesign enables
What this redesign enables
What this redesign enables





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