HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON

Website redesign for newly expanded museum, opened in June 2019.

In becoming one of the top Holocaust museums in the country, the HMH broadened its mission as a superregional hub for Holocaust education and a national voice for human rights and social justice. Houston's Holocaust Museum is also fully bilingual — the only Holocaust museum in the country that provides full experiences in English and Spanish.

Full site at hmh.org.

2018 – 2019

RESEARCH

Given what already exists online in the way of Holocaust museums and education centers, this website needed consistency, top notch content, and a bold touch while avoiding a heavy or dark feeling. We wanted to bring the museum into the present and future with a fresh image, while retaining a reverent space for the remembrance and education on the history at hand. 

PRELIMINARY SKETCHES+FINAL

Exploring various type pairings and layout options to accommodate the wide range of information that the museum delivers to the public.

Ultimately, a selection of a neo-grotesque paired with a warmer serif provided clarity and personality to written content.

This web refresh delivers an engaging space for events, teaching tools, programming, and giving.

Technical aspects of this project involved managing a large sitemap, wireframing, design, and constant coordination with development.