Intent: research
Executive summary (3 findings)
- Event displays are time-boxed: the build process must be repeatable and fast (templates + bulk updates).
- “Find my class” is the killer feature: reunions succeed when browsing is effortless by year and groups.
- Plan for crowds: big touch targets, clear “home,” and fast resets matter more than animations.
Methodology
This use-case brief synthesizes event/reunion patterns and related HallOfFameWall guides:
Key findings
- Insight: Reunion engagement spikes when people can “self-serve nostalgia.”
- Evidence: Visitors browse by year, clubs, sports, and photos far more than they read long text.
- Implication: Build year-based navigation and photo-forward views.
- Insight: A reunion display should not be a one-off.
- Evidence: The same content becomes useful for tours, admissions, and alumni relations.
- Implication: Treat event displays as a reusable content module.
Data visualization: event content plan (table)
| Module | Time to build | Visitor value | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class year navigation | Low | High | The “entry point” for reunions |
| Photo wall (by decade) | Medium | High | Use curated sets; avoid clutter |
| “Then vs now” highlights | Medium | Medium | Short captions perform best |
| Honorees / awards | Medium | High | Tie to program schedule |
| Sponsor / donor thanks | Medium | Medium | Keep legible; avoid takeover |
Data visualization: crowd UX checklist (ASCII)
Crowd-ready kiosk checklist
- Big touch targets
- Clear "Home" button always visible
- Session reset / timeout
- Fast search and year browse
- Silent-first (captions / readable text)
Requirements checklist
- Event operations
- Template-based pages for each class year
- Bulk import (names, photos, highlights)
- Easy “re-run” workflow for next reunion
- User experience
- Browse by year and decade
- Photo-forward sections
- Fast resets and simple navigation
- Accessibility
- Contrast, type scale, predictable controls
What this means for schools
If you want your reunion display to drive long-term value:
- Capture updates during the event (names, corrections, missing photos).
- Save a “reunion mode” view you can reuse in admissions/tours.
- Link into your yearbook archive and alumni wall of honor for depth.
CTA
- Primary: Request a research briefing.
- Secondary: See the platform behind the data.
- Relevant Rocket PDP: Digital Hall of Fame platform overview
