Problem

DeHub is a campus engagement platform for DePaul students, where organizations and students can stay connected with upcoming events. Although, with the large amount of organizations

provided on Campus, it's been a bit difficult for students to stay engaged with all that DePaul has to offer.

We aimed to address the major issue of user engagement by enhancing organization and user interface elements.

Solution

Through observations and interviews, we redesigned the DeHub app to address students’s needs and foster easier navigation and engagement.

Project Timeline

11 Weeks

Tools

• Canva

• Bismaq

• Google drive

My Role

1. Lead initiative for all written contents

2. Designed presentation slides

3. Conducted usability testing

4. Contributed to project design ideas
   

Design Process

Domain of Inquiry

Persona & Requirements

Wireframes & Scenarios

Usability Testing

Findings

Domain Of Inquiry

The human working memory is focused and selective with low capacity to store a huge amount of information at a given time- that is why it is very essential as designers to “strive for simplicity & consistency.” By streamlining the platform's structure and implementing user-friendly features, we intend to create a more accessible and organized space for DePaul CDM students.

Features of our proposed design includes:

• Displays CDM user’s college on the nav bar

• Motivates students' full participation in events that’s specifically tailored to their colleges, preferences & Interests.

• Provides personalized events(CDM College) on the Home/landing page for easy navigation and access.

The conceptual design emphasizes simplicity and direct access to CDM groups and events, fostering a sense of community and encouraging active participation. This user-focused approach aims to alleviate the identified pain points and make DeHub a more compelling platform for CDM students especially.

Domain of Inquiry

Persona & Requirements

Wireframes & Scenarios

The usability testing conducted on optimizing DeHub platform yielded valuable insights into user interactions and preferences. Participants demonstrated familiarity with the system and expressed enthusiasm for the newly introduced features while providing constructive feedback for further improvements. Key findings highlighted the need for refining navigation elements, enhancing event engagement functionalities, and introducing features like dedicated messaging tabs and personalized club suggestions. Based on these findings, adjustments were made to the platform's design, including streamlined navigation, improved event details, and the introduction of a separate page for clubs with personalized suggestions.

These enhancements aim to elevate DeHub's usability, fostering seamless navigation and facilitating more personalized experiences for students (CDM) within the school community

Usability Testing

Findings

Based on our findings, to enhance DeHub's utility, several improvements are suggested. Firstly, streamline navigation by refining College tabs and relocating My Events for better accessibility. Including a list of registered students can boost event engagement. Additionally, implementing a dedicated messaging tab and enriching event details with visuals and summaries will facilitate communication and provide more context. Organizing groups into categorized tabs will simplify navigation further. Moreover, introducing features like message liking, private messaging, and attendee display will enhance user interaction and encourage participation.

These enhancements collectively will elevate DeHub's usability and appeal to both students and clubs.