User-Centered Design EduTech Web Application

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The Scholarship Whizz
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Chief executive officer
(3)
5
Project
Academic experience
60 hours of work total
Learner
Canada
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
UI design UX design Branding & style guides
Skills
invision (design software) typography clickable prototypes style guides intuitive navigation user research behavioral analytics user registration user experience (ux) design user interface (ui) design
Details


The Scholarship Whizz seeks to develop an intuitive and engaging web-based EduTech Web Application to simplify the process of matching students to scholarships tailored to their needs. A key focus of the project is on user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design, ensuring the platform is accessible, visually appealing, and easy to navigate for diverse users, including students, parents, and educators.

The project aims to:

  • Design and prototype a seamless user interface that facilitates scholarship discovery and application.
  • Incorporate intuitive navigation and clear visuals to improve user engagement.
  • Enhance the platform’s usability by understanding user behavior through interactive features and feedback mechanisms.


Deliverables

Deliverables:

UI/UX Design Mockups:

  • High-fidelity wireframes for the web application, showcasing the flow and layout for key features such as user registration, scholarship matching, and application tracking.
  • Design guidelines for consistent branding and accessibility.

Interactive Prototype:

  • A clickable prototype using tools like Figma, Adobe XD, or InVision to demonstrate user interactions and functionality.

User Research Report:

  • Insights from user interviews or surveys to inform the design.
  • Personas and journey maps for key user groups (e.g., students, parents, and educators).

Comprehensive Style Guide:

  • Documentation of color schemes, typography, icons, and design components for future development.

Presentation:

  • A final presentation of the prototype and design process to stakeholders, including rationale for design choices and feedback integration.


Mentorship
Skills, knowledge and expertise

Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.

Hands-on support

Direct involvement in project tasks, offering guidance, and demonstrating techniques.

Regular meetings

Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.

Supported causes

The global challenges this project addresses, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more about all 17 SDGs here.

Quality education

About the company

Company
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
2 - 10 employees
Education
Representation
Small Business

The Scholarship Whizz is an education consulting firm dedicated to helping students secure scholarships and funding opportunities for their academic pursuits. We provide comprehensive services, including personalized coaching, detailed CV reviews, essay writing support, and strategic guidance on scholarship and school applications. Our goal is to empower students to achieve their educational dreams by navigating the complex scholarship landscape with expert advice and resources.