INDUSTRY:
Social Change
AGENCY:
SML DESIGN
YEAR:
2020
EXPERIENCE:
UI / UX Design - Web Development

Lucy
about.
LUCY is a ground-breaking initiative founded in New York, created to inspire and champion women over 50+ whose lives continue to be compromised by age and gender bias. In 1974, archaeologists in Ethiopia were listening to “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” as they unearthed the skeleton of a 3-million-year-old female, the first known species to walk upright. Fittingly, they named her LUCY. This new ground-breaking online community has been named in honour of this “first lady” and to unabashedly salute the power of Women everywhere.
awards.
Silver
Anthem Award 2022
Silver / Websites Design for Social Change
Indigo Awards 2024
Bronze / Branding for Social Change
Indigo Awards 2024
Platinum / Web Design
International Architecture & Design Awards 2024

challenge.
LUCY, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to championing women over 50+ and combating age and gender bias, required an online platform that not only honored its namesake – the 3-million-year-old "first lady" Lucy – but also clearly engaged two distinct user groups: potential community members and fundraisers. The challenge was to create a visually compelling and emotionally resonant website that seamlessly integrated the brand's unique elements (diamond shapes, triangles, hexagons), while also making a powerful social statement. A critical aspect was to use imagery in a way that directly addressed and helped to dismantle racist bias, aligning with LUCY's inclusive mission.


result.
I designed LUCY's website with a deep understanding of its two primary user types, crafting intuitive pathways for both community participants and fundraisers. The entire site meticulously integrates the brand's geometric elements – diamond shapes, triangles, and hexagons – using them to create a cohesive and visually striking experience. A deliberate and impactful design choice was the exclusive use of black and white imagery throughout the site. This stylistic decision was strategically employed to amplify the social tone of the initiative and directly challenge and mitigate potential racist biases, ensuring all women are represented with dignity and equality. The resulting website is a powerful digital hub that not only celebrates the "power of Women everywhere" but also provides a clear, engaging, and emotionally resonant platform for LUCY to inspire, champion, and unite its community while effectively supporting its fundraising goals.



