My Experience in Developing a UI/UX Project for an Academic Information System
Working on the MyCampus: Integrated Academic Information System project was an insightful journey that deepened my understanding of how design, technology, and user needs intersect in an academic environment. This project focused on creating a seamless and user-friendly interface for managing various academic activities, including class schedules, grades, attendance, and course registration — all integrated into one digital platform.
The project began with a user research phase, where I conducted interviews and surveys with students, lecturers, and administrative staff. The main challenge identified was the complexity and inconsistency in existing systems users often struggled with navigation, data retrieval, and visual overload. From these findings, I formulated the core UI/UX goals: simplicity, consistency, and accessibility.
During the wireframing and prototyping stages, I used Figma to design the structure and flow of the interface. I emphasized clean layouts, intuitive icons, and a modern color scheme that balanced clarity with a professional academic feel. The responsive design ensured that users could access the platform easily across devices whether on desktop or mobile.
One of the most challenging yet rewarding parts was conducting usability testing. Early prototypes revealed pain points in the navigation hierarchy and data visualization. Through iterative design improvements, I refined the user flow to reduce unnecessary steps and improve task efficiency. The end result was a system that users described as “simple, fast, and pleasant to use.”
This project not only strengthened my technical and creative abilities in UI/UX design but also enhanced my understanding of human-centered design principles. Seeing how a thoughtful design could improve user experience in an academic environment was both inspiring and fulfilling. It reminded me that good design is not just about aesthetics it’s about solving real problems through empathy and clarity.