Portfolio / Walthamstow Wetlands

Walthamstow Wetlands

UX/UI Architect & Front-End Consultant

Walthamstow Wetlands was developed as part of Waltham Forest Council's digital commercialisation programme to promote Europe's largest urban wetland nature reserve. The website provided visitors with information about events, activities, conservation initiatives and visitor facilities while supporting the launch of a major new London attraction.

Project Details

Client / Organisation
London Borough of Waltham Forest / Walthamstow Wetlands
Date
2017
Role
UX/UI Architect & Front-End Consultant
Project Focus
Visitor engagement, tourism promotion, event discovery and user experience design.
Technical Environment
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Drupal 8, Responsive Design, UX Design and Agile Delivery.

Project Focus

The project focused on creating a modern, engaging and highly accessible digital platform to support the launch of Walthamstow Wetlands following its transformation into a public visitor destination. The website needed to serve a wide range of audiences, including local residents, tourists, schools, conservation groups and event attendees.

and events, explore the site's heritage and access practical information. The platform also needed to showcase the unique character of the wetlands while supporting ongoing visitor engagement and programme promotion.

My Contribution

Working as part of the Waltham Forest Digital Commercial Team, I contributed to the UX/UI architecture, front-end development and delivery of the website. The role involved translating business and visitor requirements into intuitive user journeys and responsive digital experiences that supported both visitor engagement and operational objectives.

Main contributions included:

  • UX/UI architecture and interface design
  • User journey mapping and optimisation
  • Responsive front-end development
  • Information architecture and content organisation
  • Event and activity discovery experiences
  • Accessibility and usability improvements
  • Front-end template development
  • Collaboration with stakeholders and content teams
  • Cross-browser and cross-device testing
  • Support for Agile delivery and iterative releases

Technical Environment

The website was delivered using Drupal 8 together with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and jQuery. Responsive design techniques ensured an effective user experience across desktop, tablet and mobile devices, while Agile delivery practices supported close collaboration between stakeholders, designers and developers throughout the project lifecycle.

Outcome

The completed website successfully supported the launch and promotion of Walthamstow Wetlands as a major visitor destination. By combining strong visual design, intuitive navigation and clear information architecture, the platform helped visitors discover the reserve, plan their visits and engage with the wide range of events, educational activities and conservation initiatives available throughout the year.

Download Latest CV