At a glance.
- Modernized ONR’s public website and content architecture
- Streamlined navigation and improved information discoverability
- Migrated and validated legacy content with minimal disruption
- Enabled internal teams with documentation and knowledge transfer
Untangling complex mission communications.
ONR’s website had evolved over time into a fragmented digital presence that made it difficult for users to locate priority information. Content was distributed across dense page structures, navigation was inconsistent, and publishing workflows were cumbersome for internal teams.
As the authoritative source for naval research priorities and funding information, ONR needed a modern, scalable platform that simplified its content architecture, improved discoverability, and strengthened how its mission was communicated to diverse public audiences.
Purposeful Transformation.
Platform modernization
We implemented a structured CMS foundation that supports consistent templates, scalable governance, and long-term maintainability. The architecture was designed to reduce publishing friction and improve performance across environments.
Information architecture and UX redesign
We simplified navigation and restructured page templates to improve wayfinding and highlight priority content. The new design created a cohesive experience aligned with ONR’s strategic communications goals.
Migration and operational enablement
We executed a disciplined migration process to preserve content integrity and minimize disruption. Documentation and knowledge transfer equipped ONR teams to manage the platform confidently after launch.
Web accessibility standards.
In accordance with the contract requirements, we developed a selection of design prototypes following the United States Web Design System (USWDS) and partnered with the Product Owner’s Design and Content Team to determine the most advantageous option for mobile and web applications. Once the branding/design was selected, we began working with the Product Owner to incorporate graphics, create tools that enhanced the users’ experience, ensure accessibility across multiple platforms (laptop, mobile, etc.), and ease of use.
Navigation / Search Capabilities.
Faceted search capability was one of the components within ONR’s scope of work, however the legacy site had been equipped with Boolean search capabilities and an internal ONR communication disconnect had eliminated the Boolean search tool from the project scope. Recognizing the value ONR’s Product Owner placed on this feature, we stretched the project scope to include the Boolean search capabilities for the new site.
CMS migration.
The migration plan was divided into four (4) phases, with the Discovery Phase continuing throughout all migration phases.
Discovery
Seamlessly aligning teams and adapting to dynamic needs.
Extraction
Seamlessly aligning teams and adapting to dynamic needs.
Transformation
Seamlessly aligning teams and adapting to dynamic needs.
Load
Using the Phase 3 transformed output, we imported all data into its final Drupal form and completed the load, achieving 100% data integrity/migration with minimal disruption to the operability of the site because of our 1-1 mapping of all existing content, and preservation of the pre-existing URLs.
Simplifying site structure.
ONR was using Sitecore, and they did not want to drastically change their Information Architecture, but what they were very interested in was streamlining and simplifying their workflows. An example of one of the ways in which we accomplished this for them was by simplifying their content types. Previously, they had 6 content types from which to choose. This was very cumbersome for content editors. We consolidated these 6 content types into two, which exponentially expedited their process.
“Team, let me congratulate you for transforming our 14-year-old public website to the modern marketplace. You made the work and work processes the keys to achieving the results we now see today on our devices -tablet, phone, and computer. Thank you for leapfrogging us into the future. I look forward to your continuous problem solving and innovation so that ONR stays on the cutting-edge sharing information via our website. Well done!”
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