Website for HELP
The University of Hawaii
Hawaii English Language Program
Designed and developed the official website for the Hawaiʻi English Language Program (HELP) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, supporting one of the world’s most respected programs in second-language education and research.
Created a dual-purpose institutional platform serving both as a promotional website for prospective students and a functional resource hub for current students, instructors, and program staff.
Led the visual and user-experience design, developing the graphic identity and front-end interface to ensure clear navigation, accessibility, and a professional presentation aligned with the university’s international reputation.
Developed key academic and student-support resources, including program information, learning materials, and guidance resources designed to support international students studying English in the program.
Built a centralized online resource environment that improved communication between students, instructors, and program administrators.
Designed and implemented the majority of front-end UX architecture, organizing content structures to make complex academic information intuitive and easy to navigate for a global audience.
Integrated social media systems into the website ecosystem, connecting program communication with platforms such as Facebook and other outreach channels.
Managed and developed program social media accounts, expanding online visibility and supporting recruitment and engagement with international students.
Contributed to the digital presence of a globally recognized ESL program, affiliated with the internationally renowned Department of Second Language Studies at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
Demonstrated expertise in educational web design, combining graphic design, UX architecture, and language-education expertise to support both marketing and academic operations.
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