Wikigyptian – The Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt
The project
Wikigyptian is a fictional project created as part of my Coursera Google UX Design certification.
However, it was designed and developed as if it were a real project, with version 2.0 currently being built on Lovable and planned for future deployment.
Wikigyptian is a website offering verified information about Ancient Egypt and its history. Unlike other platforms, Wikigyptian will only provide content validated and endorsed by Egyptologists, the Cairo Museum, and other trusted sources that guarantee authenticity and accuracy.
As someone passionate about Ancient Egypt since childhood, this case study allowed me to reconnect with that passion. I revisited my own books and encyclopedias to design this prototype of a site that could one day become a true reference in the field, should I decide to fully develop it.
The goal is to make reliable knowledge accessible—whether for children learning history at school or for adults traveling to Egypt—by offering official, trustworthy information about a civilization that achieved extraordinary architectural and cultural feats for its time.
Problem
Research
- Users struggle with contradictory sources and wasted time.
- Personas: students & history enthusiasts needing trustful content.
- Prototype testing confirmed need for clarity and simplicity.
- Les utilisateurs peinent à faire face aux sources contradictoires et perdent du temps.
- Personas : étudiants et passionnés d’histoire en quête de contenus fiables.
- Les tests de prototypes ont confirmé le besoin de clarté et de simplicité.
Solution
- Designed Wikigyptian, a site with verified Egyptology content.
- Built wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes.
- Ensured accessibility (RGAA) for readability and inclusiveness.
Outcome
- Delivered a functional prototype providing a reliable knowledge hub on Ancient Egypt.
- Improved usability with simplified navigation, clear summaries, and structured categories.
- Defined next steps for a potential V2: gamified content, advanced e-commerce, and mobile expansion.
Website features
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Blog articles on the latest Egyptology news
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A page dedicated to the history of Ancient Egypt
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A page dedicated to the gods of Ancient Egypt
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A page dedicated to the pyramids and their history
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A page dedicated to hieroglyphs and their uses
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An online shop to purchase books about Ancient Egypt
Tasks
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Needs analysis
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Creation of personas
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User flow design
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User research
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Wireframe design
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Mockup creation
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Prototype creation
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Case study creation
To showcase the work completed, you will find below two buttons giving access to part of the Adobe XD prototype as well as the case study. This showcase is only available on french.
Project Informations
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Date
2023
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Category
Website