Case Study
Hartford Art Tour
A digital passport and multimedia storytelling app that highlights public art in Hartford, CT.
Overview
Hartford Art Tour is a digital passport and multimedia storytelling app that invites residents and visitors to discover public art across Hartford, Connecticut. Users check in at art locations, unlock stories about the artists and works, and track their progress through the tour.
The Challenge
The project needed to balance accessibility, mobile-first usability, and rich storytelling — all while supporting a geolocation-based experience that worked reliably in an urban environment without Wi-Fi.
The Solution
I designed and built the app with a focus on progressive enhancement: the experience works without geolocation enabled but rewards users who allow location access. This app also offers a suite of features for members who create an account, but allows anyone to view the artwork and stories without signing up. Each artwork has its own multimedia story page featuring artist interviews, historical context, and imagery.
Outcome
The app launched in September of 2025 and received a positive initial response. Without much promotion, it has grown slowly over the past several months. In the process of creating this app, I was able to connect with a number of local arts-based organizations to help incorporate their information and insights. From a purely technological standpoint, this modern React-based app is one of my favorite products I've designed.