Remember
A memorial website
Renewal of UX/UI design for Remember
Role: Ux Design | Ui Design
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The Importance of Digital Memorialization and the Need for a Redesign
Remember is a digital platform that allows users to create and share digital memorials for loved ones. The website serves as a place for memories, stories, and tributes, helping people honor and remember those who have passed away. Our team was tasked with redesigning the Remember website to improve its user experience and overall visual appeal. The original site did not fully convey the emotional and meaningful nature of the platform.
the challange
Addressing the Challenges and Strengthening Emotional Engagement
The site did not effectively convey the emotional weight of the platform's purpose, making it difficult for users to connect on a deeper level. Additionally, the existing Remember website faced several key issues. Users struggled to find key features and create memorial pages efficiently due to unclear navigation. The design was not aesthetically appealing and lacked a cohesive visual system, leading to visual clutter.
the goals
Defining the Goals for a Comprehensive Memorial Platform
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Strengthening emotional connection through storytelling, making the memorialization process more personal and impactful
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Ensure a respectful memorialization experience that helps users preserve the memory of their loved ones
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Offer an interactive platform where users can create, explore, and connect through personalized memorial pages.
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Create an easy, experience with social media-like features, ensuring future adaptability for a mobile app.
research & analysis
Exploring User Needs and Market Opportunities
To better understand the users and their pain points, we conducted extensive research. We performed a competitive analysis, studying similar platforms to identify best practices in digital memorialization. We also conducted user interviews with existing users to understand their experience, challenges, and expectations. Lastly, we performed usability testing by observing users navigating the old website to pinpoint major friction points.
interviews
Gathering Insights from Grieving Families
In-depth interviews with designers
These insights directly shaped the features of Remember.
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I want to create a digital space where I can truly feel my loved one’s presence, not just see a list of dates and facts
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It would be meaningful to have a way to share memories with family and friends, instead of struggling with platforms.
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Collecting Insights And Analyzing Responses
Feel current platforms lack emotional depth and connection
Want a way to contribute to digital memorials.
Wish to share stories, photos, and tributes with family.
persona
Understanding Our Target Users and their needs
Name
Daniel Cohen
Age
48 Years
Location
Tel Aviv, Israel
Occupation
High School Teacher
Goals
Create a digital memorial for his son, who fell in battle.
Keep his son memory alive
Provide a space where friends, family, and fellow soldiers can pay tribute.
Challenges
- Wants to ensure the memorial remains over time
Needs a respectful, platform that honors his legacy
- Finds it emotionally overwhelming to manage a memorial alone.
Website Benefits
Personalized Memorial Page: A dedicated space to share stories, letters, and photos.
Community Support: Allows friends, family, and fellow soldiers to contribute and connect.
Intuitive platform: Simple tools to preserve and share memories without technical barriers.
Legacy Preservation: Ensures his story remains alive for future generations in a respectful way.
ui design
Designing a User-Friendly Visually Appealing Interface
The design of Remember is not just about creating a digital space it is about honoring legacies, fostering connections, and ensuring that memories live on. Every element, from color to layout, reflects these values, making Remember a place of comfort, reflection, and everlasting remembrance.
pain points
Defining the Goals for a Comprehensive Memorial Platform
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Lack of Emotional Connection digital memorial platforms often feel impersonal, focusing on basic information rather than meaningful storytelling and emotional engagement.
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Navigation and Search Issues Complex menus and ineffective search functions make it difficult for users to find and interact with content, leading to frustration and page abandonment.
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Inconsistent design
The site lacked visual harmony and felt cluttered, making navigation overwhelming and distracting from the emotional significance of memorialization.
solutions
Addressing The Challenges And Delivering Targeted Solutions
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Emotional Connection
Designing for Meaningful Storytelling And Strengthening Emotional Connection
Prioritize emotional connection
Adding features to help the user connect to the ones who passed away, a space where users can connect deeply with memories turning each memorial page into a heartfelt tribute.
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Navigation and Search
Creating a Seamless and Intuitive Journey and Search Prosess
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Restructured the platform’s architecture and navigation system. Simplified menus and an enhanced search experience allow users to easily find and interact with content, ensuring a smooth journey across the site.
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Redesigning
Reimagining the site’s visual identity to reflect the sensitivity of memorialization
Emotionally-Driven Design
Creating a clean, consistent visual design system. Using elements with emotional meaning. These changes helped create an environment that supports reflection and emotional connection.
