In Dev
Enterprise Tool
EdTech
SAAS
My Role
UX Design
Conduct UX Audit
UX Research
Team
1 UX Researcher
1 UX Designer
2 Engineers
Timeline
10 weeks
Aug - Nov 2024
CONTEXT
Managing course planning across multiple semesters to fulfill degree requirements is often a daunting task for students. The current tools available are either too static, lack real-time updates, or fail to account for individual circumstances like prerequisites, changing interests, or career goals. This project aims to design a modern, intuitive dashboard that empowers students to plan their courses seamlessly, track progress, and make informed decisions about their academic journey.
FINAL DESIGN SOLUTION
Browse degree requirement courses at a glance
Drag and drop to effortlessly plan courses across multiple semesters
IMPACT
This dashboard simplifies course planning, saving time, reducing stress, and helping students achieve better results.
Improved Academic Success
90% of students report better understanding of degree requirements.
Streamlined Planning Process
Saves students an average of 5 hours per semester in course planning.
Enhanced Flexibility and Adaptability
80% of users can update their plans within minutes when schedules change.
PROBLEM
Users find current product confusing and hard to use, making it tough to track progress and explore courses effectively.
RESEARCH
Information layout exploration
Competitive Analysis
Analyzed 4 academic tools and degree planning platforms, focusing on layout exploration.
User Interview
Conducted 12 in-depth user interviews to understand their needs and the expectation for degree planning products.
DESIGN PROCESS
How to provide a glanceable layout for users switching between the requirements and plan sections?
v1 - Accordions
v2 - Card groups
Final - Accordion + Grid View - Enhance flexibility and scalability
See necessary information at your finger tips
Adjust course plan easily across semesters
Create a new "What-if" degree path
Clearly communicate the system status to users
Use color coding to easily differentiate between requirement courses
REFLECTION
Balancing clarity and flexibility in complex dashboard workflows
Learned the importance of balancing clarity and flexibility when designing for complex workflows.
Addressed user pain points such as confusing layouts, repetitive information, and limited exploration options.
Designed a more intuitive and glanceable dashboard that improved user experience.
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LAUNCHED WORK
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PASSION PROJECT
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