Arab Cartoon: Preserving 15 Years of Cartoons for Arab World

Sector(s)

Arts

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Organizations Involved

Sprintive

Founded by Palestinian cartoonist Nedal Hashem in 2005, Arab Cartoon House is a dedicated platform for editorial cartoons that explores themes such as politics, society, economics, and sports. Unlike other forms of cartooning, it focuses solely on editorial content, creating a unique space for artistic expression and discussion

Describe the project (goals, requirements and outcome)

Goal

The goal of the Arab Cartoon House portal development was to create a robust platform that would effectively preserve and present over 15 years of editorial cartoon publications. The site, a legacy in the cartooning community, serves as a repository of editorial works spanning political, social, and economic themes. Additionally, the platform was designed to feature profiles for cartoonists, an archive of their portfolios, and dedicated sections for contests, news, and industry blogs, making it a comprehensive hub for cartoon art enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Outcomes:

Legacy Content Archive:
A fully integrated archive system that preserves and categorizes over 15 years of editorial cartoon content, ensuring easy access and seamless navigation.
Artist Profiles & Portfolios:
Created artist-specific pages showcasing individual portfolios and galleries, allowing visitors to explore the unique styles and collections of editorial cartoonists.
Contest Management:
Developed interactive pages for hosting and managing cartoon-related contests, including submission features and result publication.
News & Blog Integration:
Added sections dedicated to news, blogs, and external content related to the field of editorial cartoons, fostering continuous engagement and updates in the community.
Media-Rich Experience:
Integrated advanced multimedia features to support both static editorial cartoon content and animated works, enhancing user engagement across different content types.

Why Drupal was chosen

Content Management Flexibility: Drupal offers a highly flexible content management system that allows for the organization and categorization of diverse content types. This flexibility is essential for managing the extensive archive of editorial cartoons, enabling easy updates and modifications to the content as needed.
Robust User Management: With its advanced user role and permission settings, Drupal allows for the effective management of artists' profiles and portfolios. This feature is crucial for showcasing individual cartoonists and their works while ensuring that they have appropriate access to manage their content.
Scalability: As the site evolves and potentially expands to include more artists or content types, Drupal's scalability will support this growth without compromising performance. This makes it an ideal choice for a legacy site focused on long-term sustainability.
Community Engagement Features: Drupal excels in creating community-driven platforms, making it easier to implement features such as contest pages and news sections. These functionalities foster user engagement and allow for interaction within the cartooning community.
Multimedia Support: Given the nature of editorial cartoons, which may include both static and animated content, Drupal’s capabilities to handle various media types enhance the site's overall user experience.