House of Europe
European Union Programme in Ukraine
House of Europe

House of Europe is a European Union programme that supports professional and creative exchange between Ukrainians and Europeans. The platform provides grants, residencies, training, and opportunities for collaboration in culture, education, media, healthcare, youth work, and social entrepreneurship. During the war, it has also become a humanitarian and stabilisation tool to support Ukrainian society.

The challenge: To create a bilingual website for the EU programme that combines institutional identity, ease of use, and flexible content management. The resource had to clearly communicate all programme opportunities, offer user-friendly registration for applicants, and be equally effective for local NGOs, independent professionals, and international partners.

The project included:
– Target audience analysis and development of a content structure
– UI/UX design focused on accessibility and transparency
– Adaptive website development with easy management via custom CMS
– Tools for application submission, grant filtering, and programme archive
– Bilingual interface (UA/EN)

The result: House of Europe website became the digital hub of the programme's communications. It is visited by thousands of Ukrainians every month in search of opportunities, while the team can easily update content and launch new initiatives. The interface remains simple and human-centred, even when guiding users through complex bureaucratic processes.

Client
Goethe-Institut Ukraine
Year
2020
Role
Design, Frontend, Backend, Support
GRID SYSTEM
In this project, we developed a unique grid system. It resembles a visual builder, providing clear content structure, adaptability, and intuitive navigation for different types of users.
MAP OF THE WEBSITE
We decided to implement the site map interface in the form of an auditorium layout.
BUILT WITH MOBILE IN MIND
Although the website design was experimental, the team chose responsive layout tools for the mobile version. This ensured maximum user comfort on the platform.
STOLZL DISPLAY TYPEFACE
Stolzl Display is a modern geometric grotesque with clean shapes and high contrast, making it ideal for headlines and brand identity.
THE MAIN COLORS
Deep colors create a soft contrast and improve text readability. The overall palette evokes a sense of freshness and fosters a creative mood, while bright accent areas draw the user's attention where needed.
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