Innovation Support Services Projects

Redesigned the navigation bar for the Innovation Support Services (ISS) website based on insights gathered through multiple meetings with the department manager. I categorized the navigation buttons by analyzing ISS’s core activities and services, ensuring each section reflected real user needs. The final layout simplifies user access to key resources, aligns with departmental goals, and improves the overall clarity of the site.

Designed a dropdown-style content layout to present ISS’s services for researchers and industry partners. This section contains a large amount of detailed information, which was originally displayed as long, static paragraphs. By using collapsible menus, I improved content scannability, reduced visual overload, and allowed users to easily navigate to the topics most relevant to them.

Designed a dynamic and visually engaging news section titled “Shaping Innovation” to feature ISS updates, funding opportunities, and partnership announcements. I used a card-based layout with bold headlines, preview text, and visual thumbnails, enabling users to scan content quickly. This layout not only improved content discoverability, but also aligned with the modern, professional brand tone of the department.

Designed a visually consistent “Related Links” section to guide users toward key affiliated resources such as Research and Innovation, the Kanata North campus, and the Entrepreneurship Hub. I used uniform icon style and circular image formatting to maintain visual alignment with the ISS site branding. This section enhances cross-navigation and encourages deeper engagement with the broader uOttawa research ecosystem.

Structured the “About Us” page around clear and concise vision and mission statements, supported by relevant imagery to reflect ISS’s role in fostering research and industry collaboration. The layout balances textual clarity and visual engagement, helping users quickly understand ISS’s purpose and values. This section reinforces organizational credibility and establishes a strong first impression for new visitors.

Created the “uOttawa IP Policy” page to clearly communicate ownership rules and disclosure obligations. I applied a clean layout with bullet-point formatting, bold section titles, and visual icons to break down complex information. This section helps researchers understand their intellectual property rights and responsibilities at a glance, improving accessibility and reducing confusion around commercialization processes.

Designed a structured and easy-to-read table for the “Indirect Costs of Research” page, displaying contract types, applicable rates, and contextual comments. This format allows researchers and administrators to quickly compare cost structures across various funding sources. The use of clear alignment, consistent typography, and category-based grouping ensures maximum legibility, even for dense financial content.