“Where’s my class again!?”
A redesign of “Canvas”, a student-centered application originally designed to track class progression and academic achievement.
The Process
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Empathy
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Define
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Prototype
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Takeaway
Overview: The “Canvas” educational app incorporates a Snapchat map feature to aid fresh students in navigating their way to classes, ensuring a smooth transition. Additionally, the app promotes socialization by connecting students with peers who share classes or interests, fostering collaboration and a sense of community within the educational ecosystem
Final Design
Role
UI Designer, UX Researcher, Project Manager, Copywriter
Skills Used
Figma, User Research, Stakeholder Interviews, UI Design, Interaction Design, Competitive Analysis
Creating User Personas
To effectively address the challenge of time management among students at VCU, I began by identifying the primary user personas. While the issue of time management spans various age groups, I narrowed my focus to young adults in college and those in their late 20s. This choice stems from the observation that individuals in these demographics often lead busy lifestyles, engaging in vibrant college experiences and social activities.
As I directed research on students within those age brackets, I was able to empathize with their unique struggles with time management, academic pressures, social engagements, and bustling campus life. This specific focus allows for a more tailored and impactful approach to developing solutions that resonate with their daily challenges.
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Liberal Arts
…With ADHD, Jude has a hard time getting to class on time! They also spend hours coordinating with classes as half of their classes are online, and the other half are in person all over campus!
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Humanities and Sciences
Jeremiah is a relaxed guy… Maybe too relaxed. After class, he usually hangs out with his friends or grabs a drink with other colleagues. However, one night He reaches for his phone to find a notification from Canvas stating his grade dropping over 3 missed assignments!
How Might We Define Canvas app improvements for city colleges, fostering social collaboration.?
Competitive Analysis
Who's Solving the Problem?
In the landscape of social media, Snapchat stands out as a key player, offering a unique and ephemeral approach to sharing moments. As part of the redesign for the Canvas mobile app, Snapchat's integration addresses the need for dynamic and real-time communication.
Competitor Analysis Questions:
How is Snapchat enhancing communication within Canvas?
Student enhances communication by allowing users to share unfiltered moments in real-time. They gamify the user’s social media experience and provides an instant communication channel for more intimate and self-disclosing interactions.
What features does “Snapmap” provide?
Snapmap helps users navigate around campus via GPS, share events, stories, scheduling and provides a social networking platform.
What services does Canvas provide?
Canvas provides instant communication between the student and the school’s interface. Canvas is used as a medium to enhance collaboration and communication between the student and professors.
