Classavo is a multi-faceted platform born from the idea of utilizing modern technology in the classroom.
I co-founded the parent start-up company, interactiveX, and was the Creative Director on this project, guiding it through the entire process from idea to production.
Classavo was designed to provide interactive learning tools and
create an all-in-one platform with emphasis on the users’ experiences.
Developed to save users from having to switch between multiple
platforms to access all of the tools offered by Classavo.
create an all-in-one platform with emphasis on the users’ experiences.
Developed to save users from having to switch between multiple
platforms to access all of the tools offered by Classavo.
The Dashboard was designed to give the user a quick look at their most important info
Users have access to all of their tools right from this screen
Drag and drop blocks to customize the reading material. Based on a 3 column grid system, allowing for responsive scaling.
During my time working on this project, I also created a concept for a native mobile app
Problem
Why do students and teachers have to use multiple platforms each providing only one tool and STILL rely on static paper textbooks?
Students at the collegiate level are forced to buy an expensive textbook, response clickers, subscriptions to online homework platforms such as Mastering Chemistry, as well as discussion forums. Piling on even more pressure and expense to students.
I was tasked with taking the idea of “an all-in-one interactive learning platform” and bringing it to life.
Process
Observing what works and what doesn’t, and using that knowledge to create the best product
Research began with looking into popular available tools, such as Top Hat, Blackboard, and Moodle.
Breakdown of available tools:
Low Fidelity Wireframes
Solution
An all-in-one platform that stops education
from being harder than it needs to be
from being harder than it needs to be
From the research, the goal became providing the best tools and make it a simple, user-friendly experience. The crossover of tools such as Assignments, Grade management were the first major features added after the foundation of interactive textbooks, which were lacking from the current tools features.
The user profiles helped in designing the the functionality and the UI. Understanding that most people have a familiarity with social media, specifically Facebook, it influenced the layout of the platform, from the Navigation bar to posting an Announcement. The UI needed to be flashy enough to keep students engage while still being simple enough that instructors aren't bogged down by it. Even though both user views, Student and Instructor, have different available tools, we kept the overall UI the same to allow for it to be easy communicating from one perspective to the other.
High Fidelity Designs
Conclusion
I grew as a designer as the platform grew and expanded past the initial idea of “interactive textbook”
The rapid pace of the start-up environment taught me how to complete tasks fast and well, and to balance multiple tasks. My experience ranged from design advertising materials to web designs to prototype animations, as well as leading a team of designers and developers to accomplish a goal.
