KIBU- extended case study
portfolio management app for design students
client: Kibbutzim College
Project Overview
The Faculty of Arts at Kibbutzim College, a well known institution for art and design education, identified a need for a comprehensive digital platform to enhance the learning experience of students and streamline faculty workflows. The project, aimed to develop an application that would serve as a central hub for course management, portfolio creation, and collaboration.
Roles
UI/UX Designer
UX Researcher
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Tools
Adobe Suite,
User Interview, Research,
Prototyping
Project Goals
1. Create a digital ecosystem for students' personal learning networks (PLN)
2. Develop a platform for showcasing student work, including graduation projects
3. Establish a virtual gallery and interactive online magazine
4. Facilitate digital resource management for faculty and students
5. Foster a culture of digital literacy and innovation within the college
User Research
Target Audiences
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Students (Years 1-4)
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Faculty members
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College administration
Research Methodologies
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Online surveys
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In-depth interviews with department heads
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Focus groups with students and faculty
Key Findings
- 78% of students expressed interest in a centralized platform for portfolio creation
- 92% of faculty members desired better tools for providing feedback on digital projects
- 85% of students wanted to improve their digital skills beyond their core curriculum
- There was a strong demand for a virtual gallery to showcase ongoing work
User Personas
Miki, 3rd Year Graphic Design Student
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Age: 24
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Goals: Build a strong portfolio, collaborate with peers, learn new digital tools
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Pain points: Difficulty organizing projects, limited exposure to industry-standard software
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Professor Mali, Senior Faculty Member
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Age: 50
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Goals: Efficiently manage course materials, provide timely feedback, showcase student work
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Pain points: Time-consuming grading process, lack of centralized system for course management
User Journey
Feature Prioritization
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Based on user research, we prioritized the following features:
1. Personal portfolio creation and management
2. Digital project submission and feedback system
3. Virtual gallery for showcasing student work
4. Resource library for learning materials
5. Collaborative spaces for peer-to-peer learning
6. Integration with industry-standard design software
Information Architecture
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We developed a comprehensive information architecture to support the various user needs:
Design Principles and Prototype
The Kibu app's design and prototyping process focused on creating a user-friendly, visually appealing interface that supports the creative needs of art and design students and faculty. Key design principles included consistency, simplicity, and accessibility, evident in the app's clean layout, consistent color scheme (primarily blue and white), and clear typography.
