Shanshiping Village Online Museum
Online bilingual museum to preserve the history of Shanshiping Village, transforming archival materials into a digital narrative of medical struggle, resilience, and cultural continuity.
Project Type
Individual Project
Role
Website Builder & Designer
Timeline
July 2025 - Present
Team
Just me!
My Contribution
I designed the storytelling framework and visual structure of the Shanshiping Online Museum, transforming unorganized village archives into a cohesive digital narrative. I focused on visual hierarchy, accessibility, and engagement to make local heritage more discoverable to a global audience.
Project Overview
This online museum was co-created with a high school student passionate about cultural preservation, documenting the history of Shanshiping Village—a community shaped by leprosy isolation and recovery. The bilingual one-page website guides visitors through themes of medical struggle, community resilience, and cultural continuity. By integrating archival materials collected by the students with structured storytelling, the project transforms local memories into an accessible digital narrative—honoring the villagers' lived experiences while engaging a wider public in themes of dignity and social inclusion.
My Contribution
As design lead, I guided the high school student in shaping this digital heritage project. I advised them on content collection—directing what types of images, texts, and stories to gather—to ensure narrative coherence and emotional flow. Based on raw materials and draft texts, I structured the website’s thematic layout, curated the final selection of assets, and built the bilingual site using Squarespace. Through iterative feedback, I helped the student refine storytelling while maintaining the authenticity of her perspective—resulting in a platform that is both visually compelling and historically meaningful.
Takeaways
This project strengthened my ability to craft narratives through visual storytelling. While it didn’t require advanced technical skills, it challenged me to organize fragmented materials into a cohesive, engaging experience. Designing the website’s structure prompted me to step back and view the content from the perspective of visitors unfamiliar with the village—deciding how to present each piece in a way that informs, guides, and emotionally connects.