2022-23
aces.illinois.edu/academics/program-explorer
The Problem
Rapidly increasing number of majors, degrees, and certificates
A basic list worked well for a while, but as more are added, the list was getting too long.
User issues:
- decision paralysis – too many options to choose from
- no way to filter or sort by type or topic
- user has to expand each item to read a short description
- UX testing showed users needed more info to sort through prospective majors or certificates
- Learn more buttons take you off the main website creating confusion
Previous Solution:
The Solution
Create a new Drupal content type that users can filter, sort, and explore all of the options ACES has to offer.
My Roles
- Project Management
- UI Design
- WCAG Compliance
- User Experience Design and Research
- Testing
Timeline
14 weeks
Product
Drupal content type
Tools
- Adobe XD
- Slack
- Drupal
- Optimal Workshops Testing
Target Audience
Prospective students and parents
Team
- Drupal developer
- Content strategist
- UX Lunch Club members
Challenges
Terminology
Use internal classification for courses or more user-friendly descriptions?
Solution: The jury is still out.
Description…
Topic Areas
Narrowing and finding the right topics to use for our vast array of majors and certificates proved interesting.
Solution: User testing with optimal workshop software
Description…
Program Topics:
- Agriculture
- Animals
- Business, Economics, Policy and Law
- Data and Technology
- Food Systems
- Health and Nutrition
- Leadership, Communication and Education
- People, Communities, and Families
- Plants and Crops
- Sustainability and Environmental Sciences
Editing and Sorting Cards
Quick INFO
Solution: XYZ
Description…
Extend content type to multiple views
No need to duplicate content and editing time.
Solution: Create multiple views using the same data.
Description…