Byzantine and Christian Museum

About the Project

The project concerns the design and implementation of the new digital presence of the Byzantine and Christian Museum, aiming to upgrade the experience of visitors and researchers while strengthening its international visibility.

The intervention included the redesign of the website, the development of a content management system, accessibility optimization, and the creation of digital tools to highlight the Museum’s collections and educational activities.

Objectives and Challenges

Objectives

• Creation of a modern, multilingual, and mobile-first digital experience.

• Unified management of exhibitions, collections, educational programs, and events.

• Support for the research community through well-organized and structured information.

• Increase in website traffic and audience engagement.

Challenges

• Large volume and complexity of content (historical documentation, metadata, multimedia).

• Requirement for a high level of accessibility (WCAG compliance).

• Balancing the aesthetic presentation of cultural content with functionality.

• Integration with third-party systems (ticketing systems, archival databases).

Solutions

• Design of a modular information architecture emphasizing clarity and fast navigation.

• Implementation of a custom CMS enabling dynamic management of exhibitions and collection items.

• Creation of interactive exhibit pages featuring rich media (zoomable images, timelines, videos).

• Integration of online ticketing and educational program registration forms.

• Responsive UI with emphasis on readability and progressive disclosure of information.

Workflow

Discovery & Needs Analysis – Stakeholder interviews, content mapping, and flow analysis.

UX Strategy & Information Architecture – Creation of sitemap, user flows, and wireframes.

UI Design & Design System – Visual identity, component library, and design guidelines.

Development & Integration – Front-end and back-end implementation, API integrations.

Testing & QA – Accessibility audits, cross-browser testing, performance optimization.

Launch & Training – Data migration and training for administrators.

Tech Stack

Front-end: HTML5, CSS3 (SCSS), JavaScript (ES6+)

Framework: React.js

Back-end: .NET Core

CMS: Custom headless CMS

Database: MS SQL Server

Integrations: RESTful APIs (ticketing, archival system)

Hosting: Cloud infrastructure (Azure)

Features and Functionalities

Multilingual support

SEO optimization

WCAG 2.1 compliance

Analytics and reporting tools

Results

• Increased organic traffic and international reach.

• Improved average session duration and reduced bounce rate.

• Simplified content management for the Museum’s staff.

• Strengthened digital presence and overall institutional image.

The project significantly contributed to the Museum’s digital transformation by creating a sustainable and scalable digital platform that supports both the general public and the academic community.