Data Events Board

Overview

Data Umbrella is a global community dedicated to supporting underrepresented individuals in data science. They welcome participants of all skill levels to explore and join upcoming events. To enhance accessibility and organization, Data Umbrella aimed to create an Events Board on their website- a centralized hub for hosting and showcasing data science-related events, both their own and those from the broader community.

Challenge

The project needed both light and dark modes while maintaining a visual connection to Data Umbrella's brand. I also faced stakeholder requests for complex sign-up forms that were overwhelming users.

Process

1. Created branding inspired by Data Umbrella's purple color scheme

2. Designed both light and dark mode versions that felt connected but not identical

3. Built and tested multiple versions of the newsletter sign-up form

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4. Ran remote usability tests with real users completing 5 key tasks

5. Made all colors and text meet WCAG 2.0 accessibility guidelines

Results

Delivered a user-friendly platform where:

• 100% of test users successfully completed all tasks
• All users found the interface easy to navigate and visually appealing
• A simplified newsletter sign-up replaced the original complex form after showing data from user testing

What I Learned

Standing up for users sometimes means pushing back on stakeholder requests. By showing research results and multiple design options, I was able to advocate for a better user experience while still meeting business needs.

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