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Diriyah Art Futures (DAF) is a groundbreaking initiative established by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture. Located in the historic UNESCO World Heritage Site of Diriyah, DAF serves as a beacon at the intersection of art, science, and technology. The institution is dedicated to fostering innovation and empowering the next generation of artists by providing cutting-edge facilities and hosting a vibrant creative community. Through initiatives such as public exhibitions, artist residencies, workshops, and masterclasses, DAF seeks to set global benchmarks in the field of New Media and Digital Art. As the first institution of its kind in the MENA region, and aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, aiming to expand the Kingdom's creative ecosystem and establish it as a global leader in New Media Arts.
Project Goal
The Diriyah Art Futures (DAF) portal was developed to establish an innovative and immersive digital platform that reflects the institution’s pioneering role in New Media Arts. By incorporating advanced technologies, the portal aims to provide an engaging experience for users while seamlessly showcasing the intersection of art, science, and technology. It serves as a hub for emerging artists, fostering collaboration and creativity, while offering tailored user experiences aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
Immersive Visual Design
The Diriyah Art Futures (DAF) portal incorporates visual technologies to provide users with an engaging and dynamic digital experience, reflecting the innovative spirit of the institution.
Dynamic 3D Models with Customization
Each page on the portal features unique 3D models integrated into the backend system. These models are highly dynamic, allowing custom dimensions, positions, and rotations tailored to match the thematic content of the page. This design ensures every page has its distinct aesthetic and purpose, fostering a deeper connection with users as they navigate through an immersive visual environment.
Interactive 2D and 3D Animations
Interactive elements such as mouse-responsive 3D animations and movable 2D models enhance the overall user interaction. These features provide a tactile and exploratory browsing experience, where users can interact with graphical elements in real-time. The fluidity of these animations reflects the fusion of art and technology, offering a media-rich experience that feels both innovative and engaging.
Personalized Color Schemes
The portal’s footer and search pages are equipped with customizable color palettes to align with the overall theme of the site while maintaining individuality for each section. This approach creates a visually cohesive yet diversified browsing experience, ensuring that the design resonates with the artistic and cultural essence of the institution.
Registration and Login
The platform features a robust registration and login system that empowers users to personalize their experience. Registered users can curate favorite lists by adding events or artists, enabling the system’s recommendation engine to predict their preferences. This intelligent feature ensures users receive tailored updates and announcements on events of interest. Additionally, the portal incorporates authorization tiers, granting access to specific content and features based on membership levels, enhancing the exclusivity and functionality of the user experience.
Artists and Event Listings
A dedicated section highlights comprehensive profiles of artists, detailing their Information, events and participations. This feature not only showcases the contributions of individual artists but also creates a centralized repository of information, ensuring visitors can explore and connect with the creative minds shaping the New Media Arts scene.
The portal is designed to foster a thriving artistic community by serving as a bridge between artists and audiences while establishing new standards for digital art representation in the region. This platform empowers creative professionals by offering interactive opportunities such as lab-driven workshops, curated exhibitions, and artist residencies. These initiatives provide a collaborative space for innovation and growth.
Drupal emerged as the ideal choice for developing the Diriyah Art Futures (DAF) portal due to its exceptional ability to handle the complex requirements of a cutting-edge, visually dynamic platform. Its flexible architecture allowed for seamless integration of advanced 3D modeling functionalities, dynamic animations, and interactive elements, ensuring a visually immersive user experience.
The CMS’s powerful content management capabilities were pivotal in managing the extensive artist profiles, events, and blog sections while maintaining a high-performance environment. Drupal's robust API integrations enabled smooth connectivity with Google Analytics, Google Webmaster, and other tools essential for tracking user behavior and optimizing site performance.
Additionally, Drupal’s ability to handle user authentication and role-based authorization provided a secure and scalable solution for personalized user experiences. This included features like custom dashboards, tailored content recommendations, and access control based on membership levels, perfectly aligning with the portal's vision to cater to diverse user needs.
With its multilingual support and mobile-first approach, Drupal delivered a responsive, globally accessible platform that met the innovative aspirations of DAF while remaining future-ready to accommodate evolving technologies and content needs.
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