Alllocate Plus Student Module - UI/UX Design
JDR Software Allocate Plus
Allocate Plus is an online class allocation and management system utilized by many universities across Australia and New Zealand. It streamlines class registration, allowing students to create schedules, specify preferences, and secure class times that suit their personal commitments. Media Shark was hired to revamp the entire student module interface, concentrating on user experience, device compatibility, and accessibility to meet WCAG 2.1 standards. The project kicked off with in-depth user research and discussions with stakeholders to identify workflows, challenges, and needs. We established a strong information architecture and a comprehensive design system grounded in contemporary design principles. Time was of the essence since the client had a focus group planned, necessitating the swift delivery of initial ideas and prototypes. Following our presentation of early concepts and low-fidelity prototypes at the client's focus group in Sydney, our UI/UX team proceeded to develop high-fidelity prototypes for both the website and mobile application. These prototypes were influenced by the new design system, information architecture, and accessibility standards.
**Enhanced User Interface:** The updated design features a modern, clean aesthetic, with a unified design language and color palette.
**Improved Navigation and Streamlined Workflows:** The menu structures have been simplified, allowing for intuitive navigation paths and breadcrumbs.
**Responsive Design:** Tailored for a variety of devices and screen sizes, ensuring a fluid experience with layouts suitable for mobile and touch interactions.
**Enhanced Accessibility:** Achieves full compliance with WCAG 2.1, incorporating features like keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, high contrast modes, and text resizing options.
The outcome is a newly designed interface for the Allocate Plus student module, which will be developed by the client’s internal development team.