Description:
WIGG is about seven years old, and it has transformed the campus web landscape. As of the end of 2025, 45% of the third-level Illinois domains use the toolkit, and more have adopted the look and feel of their website based on how designs that WIGG has built. The main Illinois site and 14 of the 16 major academic units all use the design. Learn about how WIGG operates, what it has done lately, and how you can get involved.
About this event:
Presenters:
- Bryan Jonker, Senior Web Developer, IT Partners @ College of Education
- Laura Hayden, Web Services Manager, The Grainger College of Engineering
- CordeliaGeiken, Program Director, Website Management Center of Expertise
Track:
Engage New Ways of Working — Boldly go beyond old workflows and explore new frontiers in collaboration.
Experience Needed:
Beginner
Learning Outcome:
People who complete this should be able to know what WIGG is, how WIGG interacts with other areas on campus, and knows what WIGG can offer units on campus in terms of design patterns, web components, and CMS options.
Additional Keywords:
web development, web design, branding, web components