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Website Modernization and Enhancement

Bowdoin College

Project Overview

Bowdoin College needed a digital presence that better reflected its prestige and academic mission, while modernizing the experience for prospective applicants, students, faculty, and alumni.

The Challenge

The existing site felt unintuitive and hindered engagement—especially when users tried to navigate admissions, departments, events, and research initiatives.

Our Approach

We delivered a user-centric modernization that balanced heritage with modern functionality, prioritizing clarity, mobile usability, and content storytelling.

The Solution

A refreshed, mobile-optimized site that makes key institutional content effortless to discover while elevating Bowdoin’s story through modern, engaging design.

Conclusion

The modernization positioned Bowdoin’s digital presence as a clear, high-impact extension of the institution—supporting engagement, recruitment, and brand identity at a global level.

Key Outcomes

+26%
Admissions Clarity
42%
Program Discovery
-15%
Helpdesk Requests

Technologies

  • Design Thinking Workshops
  • Faculty Interviews
  • Usability Testing
  • Wireframing