Redesi gni ng

MNArt i st s. org
From this:
To this:
A Web Project
by
Rachel Smith
MCTC
MPLS MN
WEBI 1416
Web Layout and Design
Summer 2014
F. Trice (Prof)

Mission Statement for MNArtists.org:
MNArtists.org is an online community of artists and their admirers
who strive to enhance their communities through
educational opportunities, workshops and shows.
MNArtists.org's forum bridges Minnesotans with regional and state-wide
artists growing Minnesota's love of all forms of
visual, theater and interactive arts.
We hope to create a broader understanding as to what Minnesota's art com-
munity can craft through MNArtists.org.
Site Goals include:
Connecting the public with local and regional artists across MN

Provide the most extensive database on MN art and artists in the state of MN

Foster a continuing love and appreciation for local talent and art appreciation

Educate the public (from small kids to seniors) about art opportunities in their neighborhood

Grow Local art appreciation and community and Pass Along the love of art to children
or those new to MN
Some Core Features are:
Clean Profle pages for artists along with contact info

Calendar

Javascript Scroll or CSS grid on the Front Page featuring state-wide art or links

Region selection feature map

Prominent Search and Account Login on top right of page

Social Media widgets that are easily accessible
(and have pop out tabs vs taking the user away from the previous page)

Top navigation Bar

Logo that refects MNArtists.orgs mission and objectives

Newsletter Sign Up feature

Contact Info and NonProft Support Logos on the Bottom

Videos featuring artist stories/work or successful event stories
Sample Profles for the New MNArtists.org:
MNArtists.org Sample Personas:



Persona #1
Gender: Female
Age: 70
Location: St. Cloud, MN
Work Status: Retired, volunteers part time
Family Status: Married, has three adult children and seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild
Art Know How Ranking (1-5): 4
Number of Weekly visitations: 4-7

How would this person use the site?
- To check on a favorite artist, see if s/he has posted any new pieces of art or comment
on some pieces
- Check up on events happening in the local area (new art installations, plays, craft fairs,
etc)
- Look to see who else likes this users preferred artists and reach out in adding them to
events this users planning
- Check up on some forum discussions, post some new topics


Sample Profles for the New MNArtists.org:
MNArtists.org Sample Personas:



Persona #1
Gender: Female
Age: 70
Location: St. Cloud, MN
Work Status: Retired, volunteers part time
Family Status: Married, has three adult children and seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild
Art Know How Ranking (1-5): 4
Number of Weekly visitations: 4-7

How would this person use the site?
- To check on a favorite artist, see if s/he has posted any new pieces of art or comment
on some pieces
- Check up on events happening in the local area (new art installations, plays, craft fairs,
etc)
- Look to see who else likes this users preferred artists and reach out in adding them to
events this users planning
- Check up on some forum discussions, post some new topics


Some competitors for MNArtists.org include:
http://www.mncitizensforthearts.org/
http://visualartsminnesota.com/
http://www.freeartsminnesota.org/
Some competitors for MNArtists.org include:
http://www.rawartists.org/minneapolis
http://www.arts.state.mn.us/ http://www.mnoriginal.org/#1
Sitemaps First Draft Wireframe
Sitemaps First Draft Wireframe
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A .swf doc of this wireframe can be found at zenofrachel.com under portfolio