My Role: UX Designer

Client: (Student Project)

Timeline: 03/2019 - 05/2019

Services Provided: #User Research #Wireframing #Information Architecture #UX Design #UI Design

College class registration is stressful and confusing, relying on inconsistent methods.

TurboClass aims to simplify class registration with a user-friendly, intuitive, and efficient solution.

Value testing showed extremely promising potential product market fit.

Conducting informal user research, in combination with my own experience registering for classes, I was able to identify common pain points such as:

Overwhelming course options with no clear guidance.

Reliance on anecdotal advice from friends or advisors.

Frustrating, outdated registration systems that feel as complex as tax documents.

Difficulty balancing credit load, flexibility, and homework commitments.

The primary problem I set out to solve was:

For the purposes of this project, I decided to focus on the mobile experience, and limit my scope to the onboarding and adding process, as these are the largest source of friction.

I decided the first area to focus on would be the dashboard, as it would be the most used screen. I wanted to keep the flow between screens as intuitive as possible.

TurboClass provides a different way to plan your next semester:

A clean, visual interface helps students balance credit loads, flexibility, and homework commitments with just a few swipes.

An adaptive scoring system uses data from past semesters to suggest the most balanced class schedule.

The system helps students choose the classes they actually need:

Personalized class recommendations based on degree requirements and past course history.

Suggestions that prioritize efficiency, helping students stay on track for graduation.

TurboClass makes registration approachable and stress-free:

New students can begin scheduling classes simply by answering a few onboarding questions.

The process is streamlined to feel inviting and accessible for students of all experience levels.

TurboClass significantly reduces the time spent on class registration:

By logging in, students can quickly access and schedule their required courses.

The system auto-fills major classes, allowing students to simply confirm or adjust their schedules.

TurboClass turns a complex, frustrating registration experience into a seamless and enjoyable process. Students can now:

Save time by logging in and receiving tailored suggestions.

Feel confident in their class choices with a scoring system that promotes balance.

Enjoy a modern, inviting experience that eliminates stress and confusion.

Simplification is Key: Reducing friction in complex systems improves user satisfaction.

Smart Personalization: Tailored suggestions help users make informed decisions quickly.

User-Friendly Design: Approachable and intuitive interfaces make previously dreaded tasks enjoyable.

While the prototype and value testing showed very promising results, there is still work to be done including:

Viability testing of integration with current systems

Redesign with Figma, Framer or other modern design software

Fully Responsive Design (Web/Tablet)

Implementing best practices in usability

Creating a versatile UI Kit

TurboClass offers a fresh approach to class registration, inspired by the simplicity of tools like TurboTax. By balancing intuitive design, smart automation, and user-centric features, TurboClass empowers students to take control of their schedules with ease. Coming soon to colleges, TurboClass is set to transform the way students plan their academic journeys.

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