College Application Kiolesura cha Programu ya Simu by Pavel Tahil

College Application Kiolesura cha Programu ya Simu by Pavel Tahil is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Kiolesura, Mwingiliano na Uzoefu wa Mtumiaji Competition Category.

ShabaKiolesura· 2023

College Application Kiolesura cha Programu ya Simu

by Pavel Tahil

Client: Pavel Tahil

Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award Winner in Kiolesura Category

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The Design

About College Application Kiolesura cha Programu ya Simu

Programu ya Chuo ni programu ya simu na kompyuta ya mezani iliyoundwa kwa ajili ya wanafunzi wa vyuo. Programu hii inaunganisha ratiba za masomo, huduma za chakula cha chuo, upatikanaji wa maktaba na usimamizi wa OneCard katika jukwaa moja. Toleo za iOS na macOS zinafuata miongozo ya muundo wa Apple na zinabadilika kulingana na ukubwa na mwelekeo tofauti wa skrini. Muundo huu ulitengenezwa kwa kutumia Sketch na Figma Jam, ukisaidiwa na mahojiano, tafiti na majaribio ya utumiaji pamoja na wanafunzi. Zaidi ya michoro 100 ya awali (mockups) ilitengenezwa na kuboreshwa kupitia maoni ya watumiaji. Lengo ni kuondoa zana za chuo zilizo polepole na zenye kuchanganya kwa kutoa huduma moja iliyo wazi.

The Recognition

About the Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award

College Application Kiolesura cha Programu ya Simu ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa unaotolewa kwa miundo bora inayotofautishwa kwa ubunifu, ustadi na busara. Washindi wa Shaba ni kazi za ufundi mwingi na bunifu ya kushangaza zinazothibitisha uzoefu mpana, mawazo na ustadi wa wabunifu wao. College Application Kiolesura cha Programu ya Simu inatarajiwa kuwa kitu kinachothaminiwa sana, kupendwa na kuenziwa, ambacho ni cha kitaalamu na bunifu kwa kiasi kikubwa. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award unajumuisha mbinu bora katika sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia, na ni bora kwa umakini wake kwa undani. College Application Kiolesura cha Programu ya Simu hutosheleza mahitaji kwa uzuri, hugusa hamu, huvutia hisia na kuvutia udadisi.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This all-in-one app for college students consolidates essential campus tools and services into a single, user-friendly platform. It seamlessly integrates features like class schedules, campus dining, library access, OneCard management, and more, creating a cohesive and efficient experience for users. Its strengths lie in its intuitive interface, personalization options, and focus on enhancing students' academic experience.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project involved creating over 100 mockups, incorporating native components for optimal performance and seamless integration with iOS and macOS. More than 40 participants provided valuable quantitative data through surveys, and over 10 participants participated in qualitative research to shape and refine the app's design and functionality. This comprehensive approach ensured that the final product was tailored to the specific needs and preferences of College students.
Tags: macOS, iOS, watchOS, students, college, study, books, fees, payment, meeting, assignment
Production Technology: The Student app design process involved using Sketch and Figma Jam as primary tools. The project started with a UX discovery phase and involved interviews and user tests with Seneca students. User personas, journeys, wireframes, and prototypes were created for continuous refinement based on feedback. Sketch and Figma Jam enabled seamless collaboration and version control, allowing for responsive designs for various devices.
Design Challenge: The hardest part of the design activity for the Student apps was balancing the diverse needs and preferences of the target audience while maintaining a cohesive, user-friendly, and efficient experience. With a wide range of features and functionalities to be included in the app, it was essential to prioritize and organize these elements in a way that would not overwhelm users or compromise the overall usability of the platform.
Research: During the development of the Seneca Student Apps, a comprehensive understanding of users' needs, preferences, and pain points was ensured through various research activities. These included preliminary research, surveys, qualitative research, user personas, user journey mapping, usability testing, and post-launch feedback.
Inspiration: The project was inspired by my experience as a Seneca College student in 2017. I noticed that the existing college apps had usability issues and poor performance, and I believed that a good app for students could significantly enhance their academic experience and college life. My goal was to create an all-in-one solution that streamlines essential services and offers a user-friendly, efficient, and reliable platform. I drew inspiration from my own experiences and extensive research and user feedback to identify key features and functionalities that would benefit the Seneca community and create a design that resonates with users while addressing their unique needs and preferences.
Project Duration: The project was designed during the summer of 2022 in Newcastle, UK. Updated in March 2023.
Operation Flow: The Student Apps for iOS and macOS are designed to make life easier for Seneca students. They offer a seamless and intuitive user experience, adapting to different screen sizes and orientations. They adhere to Apple's design guidelines, ensuring smooth operation and fast response times. The apps have been tested and refined based on user feedback and research, resulting in a design that meets the needs and preferences of the target audience.
Patents: Pavel Tahil
Team Members: Pavel Tahil
Image Credits: Pavel Tahil