Object-Oriented UX in action: Building Renfrewshire.gov.uk with structured content in Drupal

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Joey Gartin

Content Designer at Renfrewshire Council

Discover how Renfrewshire Council reimagined its digital presence by applying Object-Oriented UX (OOUX) principles to build the first object-oriented local government website in Drupal. This session explores how we mapped real-world objects — like Services, Consultations, Financial Support, Topics, and Places — into a structured content model that powers the new Renfrewshire.gov.uk.

We’ll share how we:

  • How we mapped and documented objects using Figma and Notion
  • Why we moved beyond LocalGov Drupal’s core content types to support complex relationships
  • How our full-stack design system in Storybook supports consistency and testing
  • What this means for future enhancements like knowledge graphs, AI-powered search, and content retrieval.

Whether you're a Drupal developer, UX designer, or content strategist, this session will offer practical insights into applying OOUX to large-scale projects.