UNDP Strategic Plan 2026–2029
For the UNDP Strategic Plan 2026–2029, I led the UI/UX strategy and front-end development, translating a comprehensive corporate framework into an integrated digital and print ecosystem designed for clarity, accessibility, and global reach. The scope included the interactive Strategic Plan website and a coordinated suite of launch materials, including the print publication, executive summary, PowerPoint deck, and supporting social and internal communications assets.
Client: United Nations Development Programme
Role: Lead Designer & Front-End Developer
Scope: Interactive website, PDF publication, executive 2-pager, PowerPoint materials, social media assets
🔗 Live site: strategicplan.undp.org
Translating complexity into clarity
The UNDP Strategic Plan is the organization’s core corporate framework, defining institutional priorities, accountability, and long-term direction. It serves a diverse global audience — from Member States and development partners to country offices and internal teams.
The central design challenge was to translate complex, policy-driven content into clear, structured, and accessible formats across digital and print — without compromising institutional rigor or alignment with UNDP’s global standards.
Developed through one of UNDP’s most extensive global consultation processes, the Strategic Plan positions the organization to deliver integrated, systems-level solutions that respond to both national priorities and global development challenges. The design approach needed to reflect that ambition: clear, coherent, and globally accessible.
Structure, strategy & systems
A flexible information architecture was developed to support layered exploration — allowing users to move seamlessly between high-level strategic priorities and detailed thematic content. The experience accommodates both quick scanning and deeper engagement, addressing the needs of diverse global audiences without overwhelming the reader.
A unified visual system was applied consistently across all touchpoints, reinforcing coherence and brand integrity. As a result, the Strategic Plan operates not as a standalone publication, but as a connected communication ecosystem built for global use.
Amplifying impact beyond launch
Formally endorsed by the UNDP Executive Board in 2025, the Strategic Plan was supported by a comprehensive suite of digital and print assets to enable leadership, Member States, and country offices to communicate its priorities clearly and confidently during the global rollout.
The interactive web version is available in English, Spanish, and French, broadening access for diverse global audiences. The print publication is available in all six official UN languages — English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese, and Russian — reinforcing UNDP’s commitment to inclusive communication. Social media assets were produced in English, Spanish, and French to support global engagement and outreach.
This project demonstrates how a holistic design approach can distill complex institutional priorities into durable, scalable communication products — reinforcing the role of clarity, accessibility, and adaptability in global development communication.
