Summary

Context

The Student Spaces Canvas is a personalized student interface designed to centralize assigned spaces, tasks, learning tools, and progress tracking. The Canvas fosters focus, organization, and engagement by consolidating teacher-assigned resources and interactive tools in one cohesive workspace.

While teachers use Spaces Studio for managing content, students require a tailored platform to streamline their tasks and progress. The Canvas serves as a hub, allowing students to manage assignments, engage with tools, and track progress seamlessly.

Project Type: Web application

Duration: 4 months

Team: 4 Designers

Design Process

Phase 1: Discovery 

(Exploring the problem) – Research insights, Audits or user feedback, and competitor analysis.

Phase 2: Definition 

(Clarifying the challenge) – Refining scope, user needs, and core experience goals.

 Phase 3: Development 

(Creating solutions) – Wireframes, prototypes, and early testing.

Phase 4: Delivery 

(Finalizing & handoff) – High-fidelity design, documentation, and implementation.

The Issue

Students currently face fragmented experiences, with tasks, tools, and progress tracking scattered across different interfaces. This disorganization leads to confusion, missed deadlines, and reduced engagement.

The Impact

Without a unified platform, students struggle to manage assignments, engage with content, and stay on track, ultimately hindering their learning outcomes.

The Evidence

Feedback from students highlights the need for a structured and user-friendly interface to consolidate tasks, tools, and progress tracking.

Target Audience

Students (Primary Users):

  • Needs: A unified platform to interact with assigned tasks, monitor progress, and access learning tools efficiently.

  • Expectations: Clear task organization, intuitive navigation, and interactive features to simplify learning.