Case Study: Harvard Gazette achieves a supercharged, accessible publishing experience with Human Made

Harvard Gazette streamlines publishing for 300K+ subscribers with Human Made

The Harvard Gazette, the official news source for Harvard University, partnered with Human Made to overhaul its digital presence. The challenge was to update the design system and move away from the classic WordPress editor to better organize content, improve audience engagement, and meet strict WCAG 2.1 accessibility requirements, all while managing a vast archive of content.

Human Made implemented a new platform using Gutenberg blocks and custom block patterns to create a flexible, user-friendly publishing interface. The solution provided editorial teams with powerful layout tools while ensuring brand consistency and accessibility. The result was a supercharged publisher experience and a redesigned site focused on improved UX, UI, and performance, ready to serve the Gazette's 300,000+ subscribers and 1.3 million monthly page views.

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