Project Description

"Wir Lernen Online" aims to address the issue of limited access to high-quality, free educational resources. It provides a centralized platform for Open Educational Resources (OER), making it easier for teachers, students, and parents to find and share educational materials. The platform fosters a culture of open collaboration and helps improve the quality and accessibility of education by offering curated content, community support, and AI-powered tools.

Challenges

From a UX design perspective, "Wir Lernen Online" faces several challenges:

1- Content Organization: With a vast amount of educational materials, organizing and categorizing content in a user-friendly manner is crucial.

2- Search Functionality: Ensuring the search engine is intuitive and yields relevant results quickly.

3- Accessibility: Making the platform accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.

4- User Engagement: Designing interactive and engaging interfaces that encourage users to contribute and share resources.

5- Consistency: Maintaining a consistent user experience across different devices and platforms.

Objective

Improve the navigation and search functionality to help users easily find relevant educational resources.

Time Frame: February 2022 – June  2022

Role: UX Design, UX Research, UI Design

Tools: Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Forms

Methodology

User-Centered Design (UCD): Involve users throughout the design process through interviews, surveys, and usability testing to understand their needs and behaviors.

Information Architecture (IA): Organize and structure content logically, using card sorting and tree testing to ensure intuitive navigation and categorization.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Optimize search functionality with effective indexing, filtering, and ranking algorithms, incorporating user feedback to refine search results.

A/B Testing: Test different design variations to determine which layout and features improve discoverability and user satisfaction.