An Online Cultural Magazine Featuring Interactive, Multiformat Content

We have partnered with Dwutygodnik to transform an outdated publishing platform into a modern, user-friendly, and future-proof cultural hub. The project began with a thorough analysis of the original system, which relied on the obsolete software: the dated Zend framework and an unsupported version of PHP. The legacy infrastructure created significant editorial and technical challenges, including poor maintainability, complex workflows, and an aging database of over 11,000 articles. Recognizing the scope and urgency, Monterail and the editorial team agreed to consolidate all key phases, CMS rebuild, front-end redesign, and AI integration, into one coordinated process.

The development team created a fully customized content management system matching the editorial team’s specific needs. The CMS enables editors to publish a diverse range of content types, including articles, reviews, poetry, and podcasts, through a streamlined and intuitive interface. The new website was designed and built using Next.js and PostgreSQL, resulting in significantly improved site performance, load times, and uptime. A full visual refresh was completed in parallel, delivering a lightweight, modern aesthetic that respects the publication’s cultural identity.

Another major aspect of the project involved implementing AI-driven features to enhance editorial workflows and improve accessibility. These included tools for smart content tagging and, potentially, editorial support, such as summarization or metadata suggestions. Combined with the successful migration of the publication’s 15-year archive, the result is a revitalized platform that balances innovation with editorial craftsmanship, ensuring Dwutygodnik remains a vital voice in Poland’s cultural landscape for years to come.

• We started with deep discovery and analyzed the outdated CMS and legacy backend to understand the pain points and scalability needs.

• To support diverse content types and streamline publishing workflows, we developed a custom CMS based on a pre-existing text editor.

• We transferred and structured over 11,000 legacy texts, ensuring data integrity and continued access to the platform’s rich archive.

• AI-driven tools were added to support editorial work, like tagging, and content accessibility improvements.

• We used Next.js (frontend) and PostgreSQL (backend), ensuring fast performance, maintainability, and scalability.

• The infrastructure was improved for speed and uptime, and the site now loads faster and is more reliable for both editors and readers.

• We worked in close collaboration with Dwutygodnik’s thoughtful, artistic editorial group.

Monterail delivered a custom CMS with a refreshed front-end with a clean, responsive design and a reliable infrastructure that significantly improved loading speed and uptime. They also successfully migrated an archive of more than ten thousand articles, preserving the journal’s cultural archive of over fifteen years.

Additionally, AI-driven features were integrated to support content discovery, tagging, and accessibility, making the platform more usable for both editors and readers. The result is a future-ready, user-centric platform that empowers Dwutygodnik to continue its mission.

• Close client-agency collaboration based on shared vision, smooth feedback loops, and mutual trust.

• Flexible, adaptive project planning allowed for a more cohesive and realistic execution.

• User-focused design approach resulted in a modern, accessible interface that improved usability without compromising artistic identity.

• Thoughtful AI integration supported the editorial process, considerably enhancing tagging, search, and accessibility.

• The dedicated, cross-functional delivery team working in sync to deliver a high-quality product on an adjusted timeline and budget.