Elevating student engagement with curriculum publishing

Elevating student engagement with curriculum publishing

Elevating Student Success 

through Superior UX

Services

Product Strategy & Innovation
UX + UI Design

Company size

50+ employees

Overview

CourseLoop partnered with Exo Digital to enhance the Curriculum Publisher module, a critical tool that allows universities to publish their course catalogs on their websites. The project aimed to address client feedback, improve usability and accessibility, and refresh the visual design to ensure a cohesive, brand-aligned student experience. Our focus was on creating a more intuitive interface, improving accessibility, and ensuring the published content accurately reflected each university's unique brand identity.

We approached the Curriculum Publisher uplift by thoroughly analysing existing usability and accessibility challenges, conducting a heuristic evaluation, and aligning the design with the brand guidelines of each university. Our goal was to deliver a solution that not only met technical requirements but also enhanced the overall user experience.

Outcomes

  • Improved student experience

    Students now benefit from a more intuitive and user-friendly Curriculum Publisher module, with enhanced navigation and accessibility.

  • Stronger brand alignment

    The refreshed visual design ensures that each university’s course catalog is presented in a way that aligns seamlessly with their brand, enhancing the student experience.

  • Increased accessibility

    Our updates have made the module more inclusive, ensuring that all users, regardless of ability, can access and interact with the content easily.

  • Enhanced readability

    Typography and spacing improvements have made the content easier to read, reducing cognitive load and making the platform more engaging for users.

  • Improved student experience

    Students now benefit from a more intuitive and user-friendly Curriculum Publisher module, with enhanced navigation and accessibility.

  • Stronger brand alignment

    The refreshed visual design ensures that each university’s course catalog is presented in a way that aligns seamlessly with their brand, enhancing the student experience.

  • Increased accessibility

    Our updates have made the module more inclusive, ensuring that all users, regardless of ability, can access and interact with the content easily.

  • Enhanced readability

    Typography and spacing improvements have made the content easier to read, reducing cognitive load and making the platform more engaging for users.

  • Improved student experience

    Students now benefit from a more intuitive and user-friendly Curriculum Publisher module, with enhanced navigation and accessibility.

  • Stronger brand alignment

    The refreshed visual design ensures that each university’s course catalog is presented in a way that aligns seamlessly with their brand, enhancing the student experience.

  • Increased accessibility

    Our updates have made the module more inclusive, ensuring that all users, regardless of ability, can access and interact with the content easily.

  • Enhanced readability

    Typography and spacing improvements have made the content easier to read, reducing cognitive load and making the platform more engaging for users.

Usability and accessibility evaluation

We conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the existing Curriculum Publisher module, focusing on identifying usability issues and accessibility barriers to improve the user experience.

Heuristic evaluation

We analysed the current user journey and design, pinpointing areas where the interface was confusing or difficult to navigate, ensuring a more intuitive user experience.

Accessibility audit

We assessed the module against accessibility standards, identifying and addressing barriers to make the platform more inclusive and user-friendly.

Client feedback integration

By incorporating recent client feedback, we ensured that the improvements directly responded to the needs and concerns of CourseLoop’s university partners.

Visual design uplift

We refreshed the visual design of the Curriculum Publisher module, focusing on brand cohesion, readability, and enhancing the overall user interface.

Colour and brand cohesion

We applied a 60-30-10 colour rule to ensure that the design was visually balanced, reinforcing each university's brand identity and enhancing readability.

Typography and spacing updates

We updated typography and spacing to improve readability, creating a more accessible and visually appealing user interface.

Simplifying the user interface

By reducing visual noise and enhancing focus, we streamlined the interface, making it easier for users to navigate and interact with the content.

Implementing and refining designs

We worked closely with the CourseLoop development team to implement the design changes, ensuring that the final product was both technically sound and visually consistent.

Enhancing mobile responsiveness

We focused on creating mobile-friendly and responsive designs, ensuring that the Curriculum Publisher module provides an optimal experience across all devices.

Theming concepts

We presented new theming concepts to address usability and accessibility concerns, aligning them with the updated design system.

Ongoing support

We provided continuous support during the implementation phase to address any challenges and ensure that the final product met all project goals.