44 Films
44 FILMS is a collaboration between the Sports Media Center at the Newhouse School of Public Communications and the Syracuse University Athletic Department. The project is focused on short form nonfiction narrative filmmaking that puts the students at the forefront of every aspect of production, with the guidance of faculty and professional staff.
Scope: UX Research, User Interface Design, Web Development
Deliverables: Sitemap, Low-fidelity wireframes, High-fidelity prototypes, Website
Tools: Figma, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap
Overview
A Solution for Digital Inclusion
44 Films is a collaboration between Syracuse Athletics and the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. The initiative showcases student-directed video projects, highlighting the stories of Orange sports through compelling narratives. While the content has been primarily distributed through YouTube and Facebook, the team identified the need for a centralized platform to house their growing library of videos and engage their audience more effectively.
Challenge
How might we create an online platform for 44 Films that increases audience engagement through a seamless, responsive, and Syracuse University branded digital experience?
Solution
Final Solution
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