Catholic University of Applied Sciences for Social Work, Berlin (KHSB)
Relaunch of the website of the Catholic University of Applied Social Sciences Berlin using TYPO3. The focus was on a user-centred information architecture, accessible design, efficient editorial workflows and sprint-based collaboration with clear quality assurance.
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The challenge
The existing website needed to be revamped in terms of its structure, design and technical infrastructure. At the same time, it was necessary to migrate a large volume of content accurately, ensure that key page types were presented consistently, and organise collaboration with multiple stakeholders reliably within an agile framework. In the higher education sector, this involves a mix of different target groups, numerous stakeholders and diverse content.
In the university environment, there is a mix of different target groups, numerous stakeholders and a wide variety of content. The website had to be structured in such a way that content remains easy to find.
Key page types were not presented in a consistent manner. What was needed was a clear, recognisable structure across all content areas.
Content could not be managed efficiently. Editorial teams and media management required reliable modules and workflows.
A great deal of content had to be migrated accurately. At the same time, the aim was to create a technical infrastructure that could be maintained in the long term.
Coordination with multiple stakeholders and ongoing adjustments, such as bug fixes and change requests, had to be organised reliably, even during ongoing operations.
The approach
We developed the website iteratively in sprints, with regular reviews, coordination with the product owner and end-to-end quality assurance from the design phase right through to launch.
To begin with, we analysed the content, navigation and page types, and developed a structural and page-type framework for key content and overviews. This resulted in a clear user journey and navigation logic.
We have developed consistent templates and content modules and implemented reusable components for content and overview pages. Map and teaser layouts have been optimised for the various page types, such as profiles and content teasers.
To ensure efficient maintenance, we have improved input forms and modules, including self-service components. Media handling has been implemented, including alt text and copyright workflows.
Implementation was carried out using a sprint-based approach, with regular reviews and coordination meetings, including a regular Product Owner meeting. This allowed requirements and change requests to be integrated into the modular system seamlessly.
We have established a transparent QA and acceptance process via staging. This has ensured that quality has remained consistent even whilst adjustments are being made.
We oversaw the go-live planning as well as domain and launch-related matters, and organised the transition to production. Reliable release and handover processes were established to support further development.
The result
The relaunch creates a consistent, maintainable TYPO3 platform that helps users find what they’re looking for more quickly and makes day-to-day editorial work noticeably easier.
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