My Experience Developing the UI/UX for a Web-Based School Admission System
Working on the project Implementation of UI/UX Design in a Website-Based School Admission Application (PPDB) was an insightful and transformative experience in my journey as a UI/UX designer. The main goal of this project was to design an intuitive, responsive, and user-friendly interface that simplifies the online school admission process for both students and administrators.
The project began with thorough user research, where I identified the main users — prospective students, parents, and school staff. Through interviews and surveys, I discovered several pain points, such as complicated registration forms, unclear navigation, and lack of status tracking features. These insights guided me in defining design goals focused on simplicity, accessibility, and clarity.
After defining the requirements, I created user flow diagrams, wireframes, and low-fidelity prototypes to map out each step of the admission process. The challenge was to ensure that every interaction felt smooth and straightforward, especially for users with limited technical skills. Once the wireframes were refined through feedback, I moved to high-fidelity prototyping using tools like Figma, ensuring a consistent visual style, readable typography, and balanced color contrast.
One of the key focuses in this project was responsiveness and usability testing. I designed layouts that adapted seamlessly to desktop, tablet, and mobile screens to ensure accessibility for all users. Usability testing sessions revealed valuable feedback that helped me refine the placement of buttons, the clarity of form fields, and the step-by-step navigation process.
Throughout the project, I collaborated closely with developers to translate the design system into functional web pages. This collaboration helped me better understand the technical constraints and how design decisions affect performance and user flow.
This project taught me the importance of empathy in design — understanding what users need, not just what they see. It also deepened my skills in user research, interaction design, and iterative prototyping. Seeing users navigate the system easily during the final testing phase was a rewarding moment that reflected the success of a well-implemented UI/UX process.