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History
Territories
Communities
Centre for Functional Ecology,
HTC research group
About the client
Centre for Functional Ecology
The Research Group “History, Territories and Communities” (HTC) is part of the Centre for Functional Ecology at the University of Coimbra. The group focuses on interdisciplinary research connecting historical knowledge, territorial dynamics and community-based studies, producing scientific outputs and collaborative projects across heritage, landscape and social sciences.
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Overview
The HTC research platform was created to centralize and present the group's scientific output, projects, researchers, publications and events in a structured, accessible and interconnected digital format. The website needed to organize a complex network of information while maintaining clarity, academic credibility and usability. Designed fully in Figma and implemented in WordPress, the platform integrates multiple content types and cross-references, allowing visitors to explore research themes, past and ongoing projects, and team members with ease. The resulting website functions as a comprehensive institutional hub that supports both public visibility and internal scientific communication.
My Role
I was responsible for designing the main pages of the HTC research group website and implementing the entire project in WordPress using WPBakery, GridBuilder, PHP, and custom code. I adapted the initial PHP structure provided by a colleague to support the complex interconnections and content management required by the platform.
Following the Figma prototypes, I developed the full visual direction, defining layout structures, visual hierarchy, and interface behavior. I ensured that all components were user-friendly, consistent, and aligned with the research group’s identity, while designing all high-fidelity UI screens in Figma before development.
During implementation, I translated the designs into a functional WordPress website, focusing on accurate reproduction of the prototypes, seamless navigation across interconnected content, and responsive behavior across all devices. My work also included fine-tuning interactive elements with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to ensure a polished and cohesive user experience.
[ View prototype ]* Project created during my work at Soochy. All rights belong to Soochy and the client.