Insitu – El Diario de Yucatan
A digital editions platform developed for El Diario de Yucatan, enabling users to browse and access online newspaper publications and supplements through a structured, section-based interface.
Project Overview
Understanding the Project
The Goal
Develop the frontend structure and visual implementation of the Insitu platform to showcase digital editions of the newspaper, allowing users to navigate publications, sections, and supplements in an organized and accessible format.
The Challenge
Creating a visually structured landing experience capable of presenting multiple digital editions and content categories while maintaining performance and responsive behavior. The platform required a clean layout to handle image-heavy previews of newspaper covers and supplements.
My Role
I worked as a web developer focused on frontend implementation, layout structure, styling, and integration with backend systems.
Role
Frontend / Web Developer
Timeline
2014
Platform
Web
Team
Cross-functional (Design + Dev)
Screenshots
Visual Showcase
Digital editions landing page with publication previews
What I Built
- Implemented the frontend layout and styling using HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap.
- Developed interactive components using JavaScript and jQuery.
- Integrated dynamic content provided by backend services.
- Structured the landing page to display digital editions and supplements.
- Optimized layout for responsiveness across desktop and tablet devices.
Tech Stack
Frontend
Backend
Database
Architecture Design Decisions
These decisions were intentional to ensure the site feels professional, calm, and easy to navigate:
- Landing structure focused on digital edition previews
- Section-based navigation for publications and supplements
- Image-heavy layout optimized for performance
- Responsive implementation using Bootstrap
- Clear separation between branding elements and content grid
Results & Learnings
The project delivered a structured digital platform that extended the newspaper’s reach into online editions. It provided users with intuitive navigation across publications and reinforced the media group’s digital presence.