Michelle
Weremczuk
I’m a Libra, a life-long student and former exhibit designer at the Royal Alberta Museum. I’m fascinated by the relationship between physical and digital spaces, love research, and dive deeply into the process. Complex issues easily absorb me; lately, I’ve been very excited about garbage! Over the pandemic, I lost some important things, watched a lot of Star Trek and Golden Girls, and graduated!
Deep Dive App
Deep Dive is a social game that fosters meaningful conversation on-the-go. Users answer novel questions from a deck of ten cards and discuss their results. Original creation in partnership with computer science students Ben Ha and Josephine Estudillo.
Decks are tailored for friends, family and romantic partners.
User flow diagram.
Illustrations created for each deck of cards.
City of Edmonton Annual Report Redesign
This COE annual report highlights the Westmount neighbourhood and is designed for offset printing. Bright green emphasizes the historical elm trees lining the boulevards, proximity to the river valley, and community energy.
Each heading page features a photograph taken in the neighbourhood.
Publication spreads.
Apple Podcasts App Redesign
Apple podcasts allows users to stream and download podcasts from the iTunes store. Focusing on improving the user experience, we conducted thorough research before making changes to the interface. Created in partnership with Shae McMullin and Carissa McGregor, January 2020.
User statement and research methods.
Overall design recommendations.
Screens we reworked: Library and Listen now into a Home page, Settings, Episode pop-up and Search.
English Learning Website Redesign
tolearnenglish.com is a comprehensive language learning website. Focus throughout the redesign was on improving information architecture and overall design layout.
Lessons screen. To reduce decision fatigue for users, this page was reimagined with an emphasis on search and easily scannable information.
City of Edmonton: Waste Drop-off Facility Signage
The City of Edmonton has established several drop-off services, including Community Recycling Depots, Eco Stations, and Big Bin Events, to aid in the disposal of residential waste. We studied the user experience of these drop-off sites in an effort to understand how information design impacts the way people use these services. Our goal is to improve the user experience of waste drop-off facilities through the creation and implementation of efficient, effective, and informative site signage.
Eco Stations allow residents to dispose of oversize waste, household hazardous waste, and recyclables throughout the year. Clarity has been added to the waste fees signage by separating free items from paid items and utilizing iconography. Bin signs are larger and offer more contrast, and a wayfinding map helps users navigate the site.
Community Recycling Depots are unsupervised, 24hr sites that allow residents to dispose of household recycling. Bin labels are more descriptive about accepted items, while introductory signage is straightforward and action-oriented to prevent message fatigue.
Big Bin Events allow residents to dispose of large household items at no cost throughout the spring and summer. Sandwich boards give users information and instructions prior to entering the big bin site, entry and exit signage utilize human-centered language.
Research methods used: literature review, ethnographic research at Community Recycling Depots, expert interviews, precedent analysis, and surveys to refine new signage solutions.
