Project Goal

Create a unified digital platform for students and teachers across 8 European universities to access cross-border learning opportunities.

UX Research & Collaborative Discovery

Led a multi-university design initiative using a Design Thinking approach:

• Comparative Analysis: Audited existing student portals at partner institutions to identify core needs and gaps.
• Stakeholder Workshops: Facilitated Miro-based workshops with 18 students (Bachelors to PhD) and 8 teachers to map pain points across enrollment phases (before/during/after).

Key insights:

• PhD students prioritized research collaboration; undergraduates focused on course accessibility.
• Teachers needed streamlined processes for cross-institutional approvals.

In-Person Synthesis: Hosted a 2-day workshop at Sorbonne University with 24 participants (students, faculty, admins) to:

• Define user journeys for mobility and course discovery.
• Co-create wireframes for the homepage and learning opportunity sections.

Iterative Design & Validation

Prototyping:

• Developed a Figma prototype (with Warsaw’s design team) prioritizing:
• Customizable filters for learning objectives (e.g., language, credit compatibility).
• Structured information cards for course details.
• Admin-friendly workflows for cross-university coordination.

User Testing:

• Conducted in-person tests at the University of Copenhagen on the high-fidelity prototype, evaluating:
• Clarity of filters and labels (e.g., "ECTS credits" vs. "local requirements").
• Information hierarchy on detail pages.
• Iterated based on feedback (e.g., simplified navigation for mobile users).

Outcome & UX Leadership

Delivered a functional portal unifying access to 8 universities’ resources (launched Dec 2022).

• Skills Demonstrated:
• Cross-cultural UX research: Balanced diverse institutional needs.
• Workshop facilitation: Synthesized input from 50+ stakeholders.
• Agile prototyping: Translated co-designed wireframes into tested interfaces.