Incluversal: Elearning Platform
Goal: Develop the UX for the venture capital and innovation studio's learning platform.
UX End to end
An Overview of the Process
Venture studio website and product development
Contribution: UX Consultant, Developer, UX Linguist, Copywriter 🖥️📝
Contains: Prototyping and Research 📊🔍
Methods: Wireframing, Information Architecture, Low and Medium Prototyping, Responsive Design for Mobile and Desktop, Journey Mapping, A/B Testing, Mood Boards, Collaborative Design, Heuristic Reviews, Stakeholder Interviews, and Mental Models 📱💻
Overview: Collaborated with project managers and designers to create the overall UX/UI for instructional courses, student resources, and course content. Developed instructional content to educate users on detecting and forecasting UX issues through inclusive practices and research. Led the visual design direction using style guides, mood boards, and the LMS, incorporating CSS and HTML for web projects. 🎨📚
How did this idea start?
The desired to create the brand image of the first black woman innovation studio for learners, investors and C-level executives at Fortune 500 companies looking to scale their businesses ethically. This course also trains teams to create using Incluversal methodology.
A crucial UX challenge emerged — how to integrate diverse educational content to cater to users with varying levels of understanding. This challenge encompasses not only video content but also extends to course resources, demanding a solution that ensures accessibility, engagement, and an optimal learning experience for all users. The task ahead is to strategically address this challenge, harmonizing content delivery with user needs, and further enhancing the project's user-centric foundation. 🌐✨
Take a Look
Phase I: Tackling Key Goals
The dual objectives were clear: design a minimal, yet vibrant interface that exuded a modern appeal suitable for tech companies. Throughout interviews and meetings, the emphasis on a clean UI resonated, particularly for critical pages such as the front page, contact, and store. For the homepage, I strategically addressed key goals:
Course Introduction:
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Crafted an engaging interface introducing the courses, strategically placing multiple course CTAs for seamless navigation. 📚
Creator Introduction:
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Presented the course creator in a friendly manner, fostering a connection between the audience and the individual behind the content. 👩🏫
Social Proof Integration:
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Implemented social proof elements strategically to instill confidence in potential buyers, addressing any hesitations they might have. 🌟
Phase II: Elevating Engagement with Dynamic Videos
Unveiling the Power of Video: A Deep Dive into Usability and Best Practices 🎬
In this project phase, I went beyond the surface, immersing myself in the intricacies of video content to create an immersive user experience.
User-Centric Video Review: Crafting Engaging Narratives 🌟
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Diving into the world of video content, I reviewed each element for usability and best practices. The aim? Ensuring our videos seamlessly integrated into the overall user experience, creating a dynamic and engaging narrative.
Content Exploration: Drawing Inspiration from Industry Pinnacles 🚀
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I scoured industry best practices like Masterclass, Coursera, Udemy, and Khan Academy for inspiration. This content exploration not only enriched our approach but also set the stage for crafting videos that captivate diverse audiences.
Collaborative Optimization: Enhancing UX through Video Edits 🤝
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Collaboration took center stage as I engaged in dynamic communication with our video editor. Together, we implemented improvements based on UX insights, fine-tuning videos for clarity, engagement, and an overall satisfying user experience.
Front-loading Educational Impact: A User-Centric Approach to Learning 📚
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I strategically frontloaded educational videos. This not only optimized the learning journey but also showcased a user-centric approach, ensuring content accessibility for all, regardless of their level of understanding.
Holistic UX Integration: Designing Beyond Aesthetics 🌈
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This phase reflects my dedication to delivering visually stunning interfaces that transcend aesthetics. Each strategic design decision prioritizes user experience, creating an enriched learning journey that captivates and educates. 👩🎓✨
Impact
The application of UX stretches beyond UI visuals to create an immersive and holistic user experience. From crafting visually appealing interfaces to navigating the complexities of video content, each decision stems from a passion for elevating the user journey.
This project goes beyond conventional boundaries, showcasing how UX principles integrates into various mediums, whether it's front-loading educational videos, optimizing usability in unconventional tarot card readings, or collaborating to refine content strategies. It's not just a display of design prowess. In this project, the goal was prioritizing user satisfaction and engagement across diverse channels and experiences. This journey underscores that UX is not confined to pixels but extends its influence to shape every interaction, be it digital or abstract. 🌐🎨