The Estonian Research Information System (ETIS) is as a digital hub/portal that manages and shares research-related information in Estonia. Its mission is to enhance transparency, collaboration, and resource allocation within the research and scientific community. The ETIS portal offers a comprehensive repository of research projects, publications, funding sources, and researchers’ profiles, getting around 200,000 queries a day and contributing to assessing research impact and fostering a dynamic research ecosystem.

However, the last rebuild was in 2016 and struggle with an outdated technology, user experience, and lack of responsiveness. It was time for a revamp with a dashing Identity and a new user-friendly experience matching today's accessibility standards.  

The challenge was taken up by FinestMedia and me, David Castillo, who was given the exiting and challenging opportunity to bring ETIS portal Brand Identity and UX/UI to a new level with a new invigorating user experience, with a dynamic and intuitive interface to breathe life into its aesthetics and functionality.