Project
Disruptiv Digital
My Role
- User Research
- Prototyping
- UX/UI Design
Summary
I helped prototype and visualize the redesign of the UTS Insearch current student website in collaboration with Edified, an education consulting agency.
Project Goals
1. Redesign the existing website to create a more
intuitive experience and improve usability for students.
2. Rebuild the information architecture around
real student use cases and updated content, making
it easier for students to register for social events,
check their timetables, engage with the online
community, and access essential information.
3. Deliver low- and high-fidelity UX/UI designs
to support the development process.
User Research Methods
To validate our design decisions and better understand the student experience, we used a range of research methods.
Competitor Analysis
Content Audit
Student Interviews
Personas
Low- & High-Fidelity Design
Prototype Testing
Information Architecture
University Visits
Low-Fidelity Design
I created a low-fidelity prototype in Axure to facilitate conversations with students and gather early usability insights.
High-Fidelity Design
Through close collaboration with staff and students, I focused on simplifying navigation and creating a mobile-first experience.
Auto-Complete Search
Thumb-Friendly Navigation
New Drop-Down Menus for Improved Navigation
Interactive Campus Map
A responsive calendar widget that displays different types of events and works across devices and throughout the site.
Learning
I learned that redesigning an existing product becomes more effective when decisions are grounded in continuous user feedback. User feedback helped us identify and challenge assumptions within the product team.
Usability testing is essential.
We valued the feedback from stakeholders and students throughout the prototyping process and used their insights to continuously refine the design.