The client’s COVID-19 research website, built on Sitecore, was costly, complex, and painfully slow to update—often requiring over 10 steps per content change. During the pandemic, this led to outdated information and errors, threatening the site’s credibility as a trusted health resource. Sitecore’s licensing costs and scarce developer pool further strained internal resources. A faster, more scalable solution was urgently needed to support real-time updates and maintain public trust.

Strategy

We collaborated with the client’s internal tech team to align the new CMS structure with their content publishing goals, improving agility and long-term sustainability.

UX Design

We restructured how research articles were managed by introducing modular content models and automation to streamline editorial workflows.

UI Design

We preserved the existing brand but enhanced visual clarity and consistency across thousands of scientific articles and resources.

CMS Integration

We automated the migration of 5,000+ content pieces and built a modular Kontent.ai architecture that dynamically updates menus, citations, and references.

Design System

We created reusable templates and structured content types tailored to scientific articles, making it easy to edit and preview changes in real-time.

• 5,000+ content items migrated through automated scripts
• 10-week delivery by 4-person D.A.R.T. team
• Reduced update time from 10+ manual steps to 1-click changes
• Eliminated errors through modular CMS logic
• SSO integration for seamless access across research sites
• Scalable templates support both structured and freeform articles