Hamad AlJasser Magazine e-commerce Website
Hamad AlJasser website represents the cultural and scholarly legacy of Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Jasser ; a pioneering Saudi journalist, historian, and author. The platform serves as a digital resource hub for his writings, studies, publications (including al-Arab magazine), and the cultural initiatives of the Hamad Al Jasser Cultural Center, which preserves and promotes Arab heritage and historical research.
Technologies
Project Objective & Challenges
Objective
The core objective of the Hamad Al Jasser website project was to build a comprehensive cultural archive and informational platform that:
- Documents the life, works, and contributions of Sheikh Hamad Al Jasser.
- Shares cultural research, historical articles, and publications.
- Provides visitors with easy access to the cultural center’s resources and heritage materials.
- The site aims to serve academics, students, researchers, and heritage enthusiasts.
Challenges
- Content Organization: Presenting a rich, multi-faceted cultural legacy; including articles, biographies, publications, magazine archives, and audio/video content, in an accessible structure.
- Heritage Presentation: Ensuring that historical and scholarly content is readable and engaging for both academic and general audiences.
- Multilingual Considerations: Accommodating primarily Arabic content while making the site navigable for broader audiences familiar with the legacy of Hamad Al Jasser.
- Responsive Design Needs: Ensuring the platform remains usable and visually coherent across desktop and mobile devices.
Our process
Discovery & Content Mapping
- Worked closely with the client to catalog core content types: biography, publications, articles, cultural center activities, and multimedia archives.
Structured UX Architecture
- Created a logical menu hierarchy and page layout that places key resources, such as articles, magazine issues, and publications at the forefront.
Design & Development
- Implemented a clean, culturally respectful aesthetic that reflects the intellectual heritage of Hamad Al Jasser.
- Built the platform for modern responsiveness, ensuring readability on phones and tablets.
Content Integration & Review
- Integrated published works, historical biographies, and multimedia (where applicable).
- Performed quality checks to ensure accuracy and coherence of displayed content.
Key Features
- Biography & Legacy Sections: Dedicated pages outlining Sheikh Hamad Al Jasser’s life, achievements, and impact on Arab journalism, literature, and cultural heritage.
- Articles & Studies Archive: A structured, searchable repository of scholarly articles, historical studies, and research materials.
- Publications Library: A digital catalog showcasing magazines and publications associated with the Hamad Al Jasser legacy, including Al-Arab magazine.
- Subscription Model: Yearly subscription system allowing users to receive new physical copies of upcoming magazine issues on a recurring basis.
- E-Commerce Features: Integrated e-commerce functionality enabling visitors to purchase individual magazine issues and publications online.
- Cultural Center Overview: Informational sections highlighting the mission, activities, and initiatives of the Hamad Al Jasser Cultural Center.
- Contact & Engagement Tools: Clear communication channels for inquiries, institutional engagement, and subscriptions.
- Responsive Web Experience: Optimized usability and readability across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
The Outcome
The Hamad Al Jasser website now functions as a centralized cultural archive and educational resource, elevating the legacy of Sheikh Hamad Al Jasser while providing easy access to historical content, publications, and research material. It successfully balances the depth of scholarly material with a user-friendly browsing experience for diverse audiences, from academics to heritage enthusiasts.
