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Study Buds

Year

2021

Project

Website rebrand

Role

Student @ MPS CD, Parsons

Tool(s)

Figma

Landing page of Study Buds website in Google Chrome window

Study Buds is an online tutorial service for young college students, which was facing a high abandonment rate during the sign-up process. We identify the causes through heuristic analysis, and improve overall user engagement by redesigning the UX flow and incorporating a reimagined visual identity.

Screen of original homepage design, with pink post-it notes Screen of original application form design, with pink post-it notes

Original landing screen and input form, with notes from heuristic evaluation identifying problem areas

Hand sketches of user flows and wireframes

Ideating solutions – hypothesized that simplifying the question form and customizing search results for students looking for tutors online will be a more efficient and enjoyable experience.

Screen with sign-up form

Sign up prompt after completing quick form or questionnaire, with option to skip

Screen with search results of tutors

Search results from user input into quick form or questionnaire

Screen of payment plan options

Payment options

Screen of scheduling confirmation

Scheduling confirmation page

Screen of brand system UI style tile showing typography, color palettes, and buttons

Brand System UI Style Tile