The National Institute for Health Development (NIHD), known in Estonian as Tervise Arengu Instituut (TAI), is Estonia's leading public health research and development institution.

TAI's mission is to promote science-based healthy choices and improve the health and well-being of Estonia's population. The institute aims to be an internationally recognized center of excellence in public health, supporting evidence-based policymaking and creating a healthier living environment.

Client

National Institute for Health Development (TAI)

Project deliverables

UX/UI Design

Wireframing & Prototyping

Information Architecture

Design Systems

TAI redesign

Redesigned the public website of the National Institute for Health Development (TAI), focusing on improving the visual structure, information architecture, and overall user experience. The project included evaluating the existing navigation system and developing recommendations for enhancement based on user insights gathered through navigation testing conducted with Optimal Workshop. The outcome was a more intuitive and accessible website structure, designed to help users find information more efficiently and improve overall usability.

Rewarding project

TAI project was particularly rewarding from a UI design perspective. The primary objective was to create a more welcoming, visually engaging, and accessible user experience. Through thoughtful use of imagery, color, and visual hierarchy, the redesigned interface became more inviting and easier to navigate. Close collaboration with stakeholders and an efficient design process enabled rapid progress and effective decision-making throughout the project.

Design system

Contributed to the development of a scalable design system, creating a unified visual language and reusable component library across multiple digital services. Established design patterns and guidelines that improved usability, accessibility, and consistency, while enhancing collaboration between design and development teams and increasing delivery efficiency.