1. What's the problem?

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

2. Who are we solving this problem for?

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.

3. The idea solution

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.

4. The solution impact for students

• 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.

5. Organisation benefits

• 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

Additional screens and designs

Comparing courses

Course detail



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