WEBSITE, RESEARCH, DESIGN, WORKSHOPS

4EU+

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


ENVIRONMENT

4EU+ Alliance

DATE

January - October 2022

ROLE

UX Designer and Project Officer

  • Graphic Design

Phase 1

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).
  • In-Person Synthesis: Hosted a 2-day co-creation/co-design workshop at Sorbonne University with 24 participants (students, faculty, admins)
  • Graphic Design
  • Graphic Design

Phase 2

Prototyping

Developed a Figma prototype (with Warsaw's dev 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.
  • Graphic Design

Phase 3

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).
  • Graphic Design
  • Graphic Design