Details
As the Lead Product Designer for the Engineering Unleashed web application, I led the design of a platform that serves over 6,000 engineering faculty, staff, and administrators. This community-driven platform aims to foster an entrepreneurial mindset among students, equipping them to create personal, economic, and societal impact.
Project Goals
The goal was to create an intuitive, visually engaging interface that supports diverse user needs and simplifies navigation of content-rich educational resources. This meant balancing functionality with accessibility, ensuring users could easily locate, interact with, and benefit from the available tools and resources.
Challenges
A significant challenge was designing an interface that could present extensive educational content in a way that feels accessible and engaging. With a vast array of resources, tools, and community-driven content, it was essential to avoid overwhelming users and create an intuitive structure that addressed various learning and navigation needs. My focus was on delivering clarity and simplicity while enhancing discoverability.
Outcomes
Through close collaboration with stakeholders and a research-informed approach, I developed an information architecture that streamlined content flow and improved accessibility, allowing users to find relevant resources with minimal effort. By applying a clean, modular design, I ensured that content was presented in manageable, interactive elements. I also established a clear visual hierarchy with thoughtful use of typography, color, and spacing, guiding users to essential content and actions.
The result is a visually cohesive, user-focused application that empowers community members to support engineering students in building entrepreneurial skills. By incorporating personalization options like custom schedules and saved content, the platform reduces cognitive load and provides an adaptable experience that meets varied user needs. Ultimately, the platform enhances the community’s mission to prepare students for success in a rapidly evolving world.
