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Tokyo Art Beat

ABOUT

Tokyo Art Beat is Tokyo's best art & design website, offering event listings, reviews and an industry job board. The site is entirely bilingual & free, and is run by a non-profit organization

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WHAT WE DID

  • Bilingual Web Design
  • User Interface Design
  • Information Architecture
  • User Testing

PROJECT

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AQ has proudly donated design and user experience consulting to Tokyo Art Beat since 2004, helping it organize its comprehensive exhibition and venue information, event reviews and creative job listings for the Tokyo area.

AQ's work has contributed to audience and revenue growth, with the site currently enjoying more than 200,000 visits a month and enough revenue to support four part-time staff members.

Highlights:

  • An information architecture that encourages browsing and content discovery for both casual visitors and power-users.
  • Permanent event pages that can be saved, recommended to other site users, and printed to a pocket friendly format.
  • Geo-location metadata that is used to suggest other nearby events and restaurants to visitors.
  • A standards-compliant platform, ensuring accessibility for visitors with disabilities, and optimal visibility on search engines.

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