The client
Over the past decade and some change, the DMP Tool has grown from a grassroots project into a global research platform. A massive help for universities and institutions across multiple continents, it’s a place to create and manage data management and shaping plans (DMSPs).
Simply put, it’s a crucial cog in meeting modern research funding requirements.
What they asked for
After a successful collaboration in 2023, the California Digital Library team got back in touch for their next ambitious digital phase. This time, they wanted to expand on how useful the DMP Tool is in general and make it easier to use.
Their goals were clear, which is always helpful: improve the user experience, add machine-actionable functionality, and rebuild the platform from the ground up.
Basically, future-proof everything and make it easier to use. Right up our alley.
What we delivered
We kicked things off in early 2024 with a week-long discovery session, which included branding partners, Reeves Branding. Here, we unpacked it all, from goals to priorities, and those “wouldn’t it be nice if” ideas that often spark breakthroughs.
From there, we wireframed every page in a brand-spanking-new interface, reimagining complex workflows to be as intuitive as possible.
As development work progressed, we continued refining the UI, which meant adapting and improving as new insights emerged. This resulted in a fantastic new rebuild combining modern usability, accessibility, and flexibility.
The result
More power. More accessible. More future-proof.
The newest iteration of the DMP Tool simplifies complicated data management processes for thousands of researchers worldwide. It’s faster and clearer than ever before, and boasts a better user-friendly experience built on the back of strong technical foundations.
So, the goal was met, and this vital tool is now ready for its next decade of growth and usage.
See what the client had to say below:
“Cazinc Digital’s expertise was instrumental in the complete redesign and rebuild of our web application. They facilitated highly productive brainstorming sessions, and their unwavering commitment to delivering a rebuilt application we could all be proud of was evident throughout the process.
Cazinc’s collaborative approach, combined with their clear communication and professionalism were truly a pleasure to work with. I wholeheartedly recommend them and look forward to future collaborations.”
Maria Praetezellis, Associate Director, UC3 at University of California Office of the President
And here’s the DMP Tool in all its glory.
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