Electives

Electives is an ed-tech startup building a new kind of Learning and Development (L&D) platform that connects employees to unique teachers.

Client

Electives

Role

Design & Development

Date

May 26, 2025

Project Breakdown

GOALS

Primary Objective: Execute a comprehensive website redesign including complete structural overhaul and visual identity refresh for an established fintech company.

Specific Goals:

  • Redesign website architecture to support long-term business vision
  • Create a cohesive visual identity that reflects company evolution
  • Develop mobile-optimised user experience across all touchpoints
  • Establish clear narrative structure for each website section
  • Deliver designs that exceed client expectations and gain unanimous team approval

DELIVERABLES

Strategic Foundation:

  • Comprehensive project brief analysis and interpretation
  • High-level website structure with section-specific objectives
  • Strategic narrative framework for user journey optimization

Design Assets:

  • Complete wireframe system with strategic narrative integration
  • Full visual design system for desktop and mobile platforms
  • Detailed design specifications covering every interface element
  • Mobile-responsive design optimized for all device types
  • Visual identity refresh aligned with company growth trajectory

Process Documentation:

  • Structured workflow with bi-weekly progress reviews
  • Detailed design rationale and decision documentation
  • Client feedback integration and iteration tracking

PROCESS

Phase 1: Strategic Discovery & Planning

  • Analyzed comprehensive project brief and long-term vision requirements
  • Conducted detailed stakeholder interviews to understand business objectives
  • Established clear success metrics and deliverable expectations
  • Created project timeline with bi-weekly milestone reviews

Phase 2: Information Architecture & Wireframing

  • Developed high-level website structure based on business requirements
  • Created detailed wireframes with specific narrative focus for each section
  • Established user journey flows and conversion optimization points
  • Iterative wireframe refinement based on client feedback and approval

Phase 3: Visual Design Development

  • Translated approved wireframes into comprehensive visual designs
  • Developed mobile-first responsive design approach
  • Created detailed design system covering all interface elements
  • Conducted thorough design reviews covering every detail and interaction

Phase 4: Client Collaboration & Refinement

  • Implemented structured feedback process with bi-weekly 30-60 minute calls
  • Maintained strict adherence to project timeline and deliverable schedule
  • Provided detailed design rationale and strategic recommendations
  • Achieved unanimous approval from entire client team

OUTCOME

Design Excellence:

  • Delivered final designs that exceeded client expectations
  • Achieved unanimous approval from entire stakeholder team
  • Created mobile-optimised experience superior to industry standards
  • Established comprehensive design system ready for development phase

Project Management Success:

  • Maintained strict adherence to project timeline without delays
  • Delivered all work according to predetermined schedule
  • Established highly effective bi-weekly communication rhythm
  • Achieved seamless workflow integration between teams

Client Satisfaction Metrics:

  • Selected from 7+ competing vendors after comprehensive vetting process
  • Repeat client engagement based on previous successful project delivery
  • Zero identified areas for improvement in post-project evaluation
  • Client proceeding immediately to development phase with confidence

Process Innovation:

  • Demonstrated superior mobile UX/UI capabilities differentiating from competitors
  • Maintained exceptional attention to detail throughout entire project lifecycle
  • Showed genuine investment in final outcome success beyond contractual obligations
  • Established communication standards that exceeded client expectations

Strategic Impact:

  • Created scalable design foundation supporting long-term business vision
  • Established visual identity that reflects company growth and evolution
  • Delivered mobile experience that addresses industry-wide vendor deficiencies
  • Built client confidence for immediate progression to development phase
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