Plataform migration and Design System for PUC Minas
PUC Minas faced a critical challenge: two independent portals, PUC Carreiras and Filhos da PUC, were operating on legacy technologies with severe content management limitations.
Dexa took on the mission to execute a full migration and Design System implementation, rebuilding both sites on a modern, scalable technical foundation oriented toward the diverse user journeys of the university’s audience.
CONTEXT
Transforming legacy portals into intelligent, manageable platforms
CHALLENGE
The PUC Carreiras and Filhos da PUC portals faced critical issues that directly impacted the university's digital reputation, maintenance costs, and user experience. The result was two independent sites characterized by rigid management, low editorial flexibility, and an outdated visual structure.
Obsolete technology & rigid CMS management
Both sites relied on legacy WordPress setups with minimal flexibility for creating or updating pages. Managing events, job fairs, and institutional content required complex, slow, and non-intuitive processes.
Fragmented user journeys & outdated visual identity
Difficult navigation and scattered information made for a disjointed experience, hindering the journey for students, alumni, and partner companies alike.
Disorganized content architecture & unstable infrastructure
Legacy taxonomies made searching and filtering information nearly impossible. Furthermore, hosting was tied to the university’s internal infrastructure, leading to access delays and deployment bottlenecks.
Modular architecture, unified Design System, and editorial autonomy
To execute the platform migration and Design System, Dexa deployed a dedicated squad specializing in design, Drupal engineering, information architecture, and content strategy. The project kicked off with deep-dive interviews and workshops involving students, faculty, coordinators, and corporate partners.
Two modern portals, total autonomy, and a unified experience
The platform migration and Design System implementation significantly improved PUC Minas's digital experience, navigational clarity, and management capabilities. With a modular architecture and a robust Design System, the university gained the flexibility to evolve its digital channels in sync with academic cycles and semester demands.
PUC Minas
PUC Minas is one of Brazil’s largest and most prestigious universities, recognized for its academic excellence and strong integration of education, research, and the corporate sector. The institution connects thousands of students, alumni, faculty, and partner companies, making its digital portals essential cornerstones for community engagement and communication.
