University websites make finding a course or unit difficult for students, with overwhelming walls of text, unintuitive search filters, course descriptions buried under layers of academic jargon and terrible experiences when using a mobile device.
The redesign mobile course search results
Desktop course search results
Time-strapped students juggling life commitments while mapping their future. They're:
• Mobile-first researchers browsing between classes and commitments
• Decision-makers seeking clarity on career-defining choices
• Comparison shoppers weighing options across multiple institutions
• Future-focused planners needing quick access to essential details
They aren't just looking for course listings – they are seeking confidence with their educational investments.
The goal - create a search experience that puts students first – where clarity meets confidence:
• Clean, modern interface that breathes space into complex decisions
• Mobile-first design that feels natural in students' hands
• Intelligent filtering that anticipates user needs
• Visual hierarchy that guides without overwhelming
A search experience that doesn't just meet student expectations – it sets new standards for academic discovery. Testing showed the designs outperformed competitor institutions while earning enthusiastic user feedback.
• Clean, modern interface that puts vital course information front and center.
• Seamlessly responsive design that works across all modern devices.
• Intuitive layout that lets users absorb key details at a glance.
• Smart filtering that anticipates user needs and cuts through complexity.
• "Save for later" or easily compare and evaluate course options.
• Dramatically reduced dropout rates in the enrollment funnel by eliminating friction points.
• Market Leadership: Independent testing places UNE's digital experience in Australia's top 3 Universities
• Building brand trust with prospective students.
• An investment in UNE's digital future that pays dividends in enrollment, reputation, and market position
Comparing courses
Course detail
Journey flow from homepage