Grants:IdeaLab/Make Wikipedia more modern

Inspire campaign

Make Wikipedia more modern

The website needs to keep up with developments in layout and design preferences of our times. It still remains too old-looking

idea creator• Holy Goo

this project needs...

volunteer

developer

designer

created on11:38, 12 January 2018 (UTC)

Audience

Who are the people you want to introduce Wikipedia to?

Try to be as specific as possible about this group.
People in 2018

In what languages do they search for information, online or otherwise?

In Brazil, in their own language, since most people can't understand english at all

In what ways does this group communicate with each other?

This can include services and apps in social media, mailing lists, physical spaces like conferences or lectures, or at specific institutions like at a library.
I'm not sure

What are some reasons this group would use Wikipedia? How would they benefit from it, or what would they find useful?

Think about what they would be interested in reading and learning about; does Wikipedia provide better access to information this group cares about?
They are seeking a friendly space. However, Wikipedia looks very distant. We must somehow show the humans behind all the work. Wikipedia is distant and unfriendly.

Project idea

What language Wikipedia projects will you promote to new readers?

Portuguese

How will you communicate with new readers? Will you be communicating with them online, in-person, or both?

via Google I guess

Describe your idea to engage new readers. How might it be implemented? What will you tell people about Wikipedia?

Think about the steps that might involved to make this idea happen, and what you might teach people about your experience or others' experiences using Wikipedia.
I will tell them it is a friendly place with humans behind the work

How will you know if this project is successful? What are some outcomes that you can share after the project is completed?

If you’re not certain about how to respond to this question when starting your idea, you do not need to answer it right now. Campaign participants and Wikimedia Foundation staff can help you consider some options.
If people visit more the website

Do you think you can implement this idea? What support do you need?

Do you need people with specific skills or resources to complete this idea? Are there any financial needs for this project? Do you need advising from Wikimedia Foundation staff?
I can edit templates and make them more modern. I need the approval of the community, however

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About the idea creator

. I'm from Brazil.

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No funding needed?

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