Digital Storytelling & Experience Design for UW Libraries
Video Production & Marketing for Open Scholarship Commons Promo
Project: Filmed and directed a promotional mini-documentary for an Open Access initiative of the University of Washington Libraries.
-Designed digital and physical signage for the Open Scholarship Commons initiative.
Role: Multimedia Communication Specialist/Strategist
Tools: Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva, Microsoft PowerPoint
Project Key Highlights & Takeaways:
Supporting the University of Washington Libraries with their recently launched “Open Scholarship Commons” initiative has been one of the most versatile roles I’ve taken on in my entire career.
From planning and facilitating podcasting workshops to performing usability research and designing space signage to filming and directing a mini-documentary about the program, I’ve had the opportunity to hone nearly every skill in the multimedia portfolio.
In March 2023, I was awarded the UW Libraries Student Employee Endowed scholarship for my contributions, and my essay was featured on the Spotlight section of the UW Libraries newsletter.
My stint at the UW Libraries gave me ample experience in seamlessly switching between different roles and skills and also understanding how they relate to one another.
Featured in the UW Libraries newsletter for Husky Giving Day on April 6th, 2023.
Video Production & Marketing for Open Scholarship Commons Promo
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Video analytics in the first month since it's publication on YouTube.
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Storyboard:
Physical Space Experience Design + Signage
Designed promotional and informational signage of the new "Open Scholarship Commons" space in the 1st floor of Suzzallo Library.
The new Open Scholarship Commons space in Suzzallo that opened in Fall 2023
Worked on signage design for:
-Space booking and reservation with a QR code for Group Workspace A and Group Workspace B of the Open Scholarship Commons. (in picture above+ inset).
- Important food policy reminders and notices with QR code to full list of policies. (in picture above)
-Noise level notices and food policy reminders in the Presentation space at the Open Scholarship Commons. (Below and inset).
References: Verletta Kern, Head of Open Scholarship Commons*
Sandy Hawley, Communications Director, University of Washington Libraries*
*Reference contact details can be shared upon request. Please reach out to gautam.m18@gmail.com