Setting the Terms for Public Debate

Thane Rosenbaum is a law professor, legal and Middle East analyst, novelist, talk show host, essayist, and Distinguished University Professor at Touro University. His impressive résumé includes publications, interviews, and talks that have had a tremendous impact on public discourse. He has been featured in The New York Times, Time Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and many other prominent media outlets. His works have been the inspiration behind hundreds of articles and scholarly essays.

The website redesign was an ambitious project that showcased Thane Rosenbaum’s tremendous body of work, and gave a platform to his unique style of public discourse. We worked closely with Thane to make sure that the website was a reflection of his personality and the breadth of his work. The result was a modern and sophisticated website that houses thousands of pieces of content dating back to 1997, allowing visitors to explore and learn about the topics Thane is so passionate about. With the website, Thane has cemented his place as a leader in the public debate and a Renaissance Guy.

what we did

  • UX Strategy
  • Information Architecture
  • UX/UI Design
  • Creative Direction
  • Data Migration
  • Project Management
  • CMS Design and Integration
  • Responsive Frontend Development
  • Quality Assurance
  • Hosting and Maintenance

Modernized Mark

The logo was modernized to reflect Thane's unique brand, without compromising the unique qualities that have come to define it. The logo encapsulates his experience and expertise, and how it all comes together to form his personal brand. It is a representation of the intersection of his past and present, how he has grown and evolved into the person he is today. It is a symbol of his success and accomplishments, and a reminder of the dedication and hard work that have brought him to this point.

The Many Facets of Thane Rosenbaum.

The website was designed to prominently display Thane's works and his signature style of public discourse. From live and online events and press releases, to media appearances and live audience interviews, our goal with the website was to create a comprehensive digital home for Thane's work and engage with his growing fan base.

The storyteller’s story.

The bio page was designed to quickly showcase Thane Rosenbaum's complex and impressive resume. It features a focused, simple scrolling interaction that allows the reader to focus on key moments of his life and work. The page celebrates Thane's many accomplishments, from his published works to his public appearances and conversations. It tells the storyteller's story.

Navigating through it all.

The website was designed with a modern and sophisticated navigation structure, allowing users to easily browse through the thousands of pieces of content featured on the website. We focused on creating an intuitive and user-friendly experience, with quick access to the key topics and works that make up Thane's impressive body of work. The search function was also tailored to the user's experience, allowing users to quickly find any piece of content they might be looking for.

The recognition is immediate: it's all there in a visually compelling, cleverly designed and highly informative way. The website draws you in and makes you want to spend some time on the site.

— Thane Rosenbaum