The George Institute
Project overview
The George Institute for Global Health (TGI) is a leading medical research institute dedicated to improving global health outcomes. \\\
The Institute first connected with Marameo in 2015 through a word-of-mouth recommendation, seeking minor Drupal support. This initial engagement marked the beginning of a long-term partnership, which has since expanded to include various digital projects, culminating in a complex migration from Drupal 7 to Drupal 8 and a comprehensive website redesign.
Key challenges
- Complex data migration
The existing Drupal 7 setup included over 15,000 pages, 25 content types, and a myriad of custom fields, requiring a complete re-architecture of data structures and relationships.
- Multi-domain and multi-language complexity
The platform’s multi-domain and multi-language setup added another layer of complexity, demanding careful coordination to ensure a seamless migration and consistent user experience across all regions.
Our approach
Leveraging our deep expertise in the health research sector, we approached this project with a focus on creating a scalable, flexible, and user-friendly platform. Our extensive experience allowed us to understand the unique needs of The George Institute, ensuring that the final product not only met but exceeded their expectations.
- Re-architecting the data structure to improve content relationships and streamline the migration process.
- Implementing a multi-domain and multi-language system to support The George Institute’s global presence.
- Developing a block-based design approach to empower editors with greater flexibility and control over content creation.
The solution
The solution we delivered for The George Institute was a significant transformation of their digital platform. The migration from Drupal 7 to Drupal 8 was more than just a data transfer—it involved re-architecting the entire data structure, enabling better content relationships and a more intuitive user experience. We integrated a multi-domain, multi-language setup to support their global reach, ensuring that each regional site could operate independently while sharing a common codebase.
Our innovative block-based design system was a key component of the solution, giving editors the ability to create engaging, customised content without needing technical expertise. Additionally, we developed an automated system for fetching and displaying research publications from UNSW, streamlining the process and keeping researcher profiles up-to-date.
To enhance the user experience, we integrated a SOLR search engine, providing fast, accurate search results tailored to the user’s intent. This combination of features and innovations resulted in a robust, scalable platform that supports The George Institute’s mission of improving global health outcomes.
Editor capabilities
The editor experience was revolutionised with the introduction of our block-based design system.
Editors now have the freedom to create and manage content more efficiently, without compromising on quality or brand consistency. The reusable blocks fit perfectly within the content structure, enabling the creation of dynamic web pages that are both visually appealing and highly functional.
Tangible results 🎯
Streamlined content management
The new block-based design approach has significantly reduced the time and effort required for content creation and management.
The new block-based design approach has significantly reduced the time and effort required for content creation and management.
Enhanced global presence
The multi-domain and multi-language setup allows The George Institute to maintain a consistent global brand while catering to regional needs.
The multi-domain and multi-language setup allows The George Institute to maintain a consistent global brand while catering to regional needs.
Improved search functionality
The SOLR search engine integration provides users with fast, accurate search results, enhancing the overall user experience.
The SOLR search engine integration provides users with fast, accurate search results, enhancing the overall user experience.
Automated research publication integration
Publications from UNSW are automatically fetched and displayed on the site, ensuring that researcher profiles are always current.
Publications from UNSW are automatically fetched and displayed on the site, ensuring that researcher profiles are always current.
Successful data migration
Over 15,000 pages of content were successfully migrated from Drupal 7 to Drupal 8, with improved data relationships and a more intuitive structure.
Over 15,000 pages of content were successfully migrated from Drupal 7 to Drupal 8, with improved data relationships and a more intuitive structure.
EXCITING NEWS
Nominated for The Best Chinese Web Designs 2023
The George Institute’s website is up for Best Chinese Web Designs 2023!
Big shoutout to our awesome team for the dedication to top-notch design and innovation.
Let’s celebrate this milestone together and dive into the world of the best web design right here.
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