Revista Ferroviária – Responsive Website Redesign

Project Overview

Complete redesign of Revista Ferroviária website, modernizing the interface while preserving the essence of the previous version. As Brazil's leading railway industry publication, the project required balancing modernization with the trust and authority the brand had built over decades.

Key Achievements

  • Research with 459 users (subscribers, newsletter readers, and visitors)
  • Identified three main personas: CEO, young engineer, and commercial manager
  • Implemented fully responsive design with improved navigation for desktop and mobile
  • Complete frontend and backend development on modern architecture
  • Achieved +81% increase in new user rate according to Google Analytics
  • Improved content discoverability and search functionality
  • Maintained brand heritage while modernizing visual design

Impact Metrics

459
Users Researched
3
Main Personas Created
+81%
Increase in New User Rate

Design & Development Process

User Research: Conducted comprehensive research with 459 users across different audience segments—long-time subscribers, newsletter readers, and new visitors—to understand diverse needs and expectations.

Persona Development: Identified three distinct user archetypes: C-level executives seeking industry insights, young engineers looking for technical content, and commercial managers tracking market trends. Each persona informed specific design decisions.

Responsive Design: Created mobile-first responsive layouts ensuring optimal reading experience across all devices, critical for professionals accessing content on-the-go.

Full-Stack Implementation: Handled both frontend (HTML/CSS/JS) and backend development, ensuring performance, scalability, and easy content management for the editorial team.

Results: The redesign led to an 81% increase in new user acquisition while maintaining high engagement from existing subscribers, validating the balance between modernization and brand continuity.