Exploration Centre Website Development

Overview

Designed and developed a modern institutional website for the HKU Wong How Man Centre for Exploration, creating a visually engaging digital experience that redefines the presentation of academic expeditions, research initiatives and educational programmes. Built on HKU’s WordPress ecosystem, the platform combines immersive storytelling with structured content management while maintaining alignment with the University’s technical standards.

Key Features

• Designed a visually distinctive UX different from conventional academic websites
• Developed structured information architecture for expeditions, research and educational programmes
• Built dynamic listing and archive modules for projects, expeditions and news
• Implemented reusable WordPress content modules
• Optimised responsive image-rich layouts
• Delivered CMS implementation aligned with HKU governance and technical standards

Outcomes

• Established a distinctive digital identity for the exploration centre
• Improved presentation and accessibility of research and expedition content
• Enhanced engagement through immersive storytelling and visual design
• Enabled efficient long-term content management within HKU’s WordPress ecosystem
• Delivered a scalable platform supporting future programmes and research initiatives