Case Study: Vanderbilt University achieves a scalable unified design system with Upstatement

Vanderbilt University unifies 100s of digital properties with Upstatement

Upstatement partnered with Vanderbilt University to tackle the challenge of unifying its vast and fragmented digital presence. The university had hundreds of different sites and systems, each with a different look and technical stack, which hindered a cohesive user experience for both prospective students and the current community.

The solution implemented by Upstatement was a comprehensive and scalable design system and pattern library. This included developing a library of stress-tested components and creating prototypes to demonstrate real-world use, resulting in a unified digital ecosystem for both public-facing and internal sites. The new system provided the flexibility for individual schools to express their unique identity while maintaining consistency, empowering Vanderbilt with the tools to evolve its web presence for years to come.

Vanderbilt University