Omeka S Case Study — Nikhil Shetty

Nikhil Shetty

Hello, I am a UX Designer based in NYC.

Currently, I am a graduate student at Pratt Institute studying Information Experience Design

Omeka S Case Study

DOC 2024-12

Evolving Omeka: From heritage platform to exhibition powerhouse

Omeka S is a robust web publishing platform developed by Digital Scholar, specifically designed for curating, managing, and showcasing digital collections. Widely used by libraries, museums, and academic institutions, it provides a flexible solution for organizations seeking to present digital assets in an organized and visually engaging manner.

The platform enables users to create custom, responsive websites tailored to their specific needs. One of its key strengths is its ability to integrate resources from linked data sources, supporting semantic web technologies and promoting data interoperability. Omeka S is particularly well-suited for collaborative and multi-site projects.

Team

Nikhil Shetty
Radhika Balaji
Charlene Guo
Chelsea Mai

Tools

Figma
Google Drive
Google Sheets
Google Docs

Role

UX Researcher
Interaction Designer

Timeline

October 2024 - December 2024

Project Overview

As a UX Consultant for Digital Scholar, I had the opportunity to conduct a case study on their web builder platform, Omeka S.

My team and I conducted a usability study of Omeka S and presented a redesign that solves many of the pain points that we observed.

Methodology

Our goal was to identify usability issues within Omeka S and discover opportunities to enhance its user experience.

To achieve this, we employed a user-centered approach that included moderated usability testing, iterative prototyping, and detailed analysis of user feedback.

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