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Paramount Student
Paramount Student
Paramount Student
Paramount Student
Paramount Student
Paramount Student
Paramount Students is a platform launched in 2023 to simplify the study-abroad journey—helping high school and university students apply to global universities, find accommodations, and join local communities bentley.edu+11paramountstudents.com+11instagram.com+11. The platform is fully remote, serving users worldwide with personalized guidance and support.
Paramount Students is a platform launched in 2023 to simplify the study-abroad journey—helping high school and university students apply to global universities, find accommodations, and join local communities bentley.edu+11paramountstudents.com+11instagram.com+11. The platform is fully remote, serving users worldwide with personalized guidance and support.
Paramount Students is a platform launched in 2023 to simplify the study-abroad journey—helping high school and university students apply to global universities, find accommodations, and join local communities bentley.edu+11paramountstudents.com+11instagram.com+11. The platform is fully remote, serving users worldwide with personalized guidance and support.
Paramount Students is a platform launched in 2023 to simplify the study-abroad journey—helping high school and university students apply to global universities, find accommodations, and join local communities bentley.edu+11paramountstudents.com+11instagram.com+11. The platform is fully remote, serving users worldwide with personalized guidance and support.
Paramount Students is a platform launched in 2023 to simplify the study-abroad journey—helping high school and university students apply to global universities, find accommodations, and join local communities bentley.edu+11paramountstudents.com+11instagram.com+11. The platform is fully remote, serving users worldwide with personalized guidance and support.
Paramount Students is a platform launched in 2023 to simplify the study-abroad journey—helping high school and university students apply to global universities, find accommodations, and join local communities bentley.edu+11paramountstudents.com+11instagram.com+11. The platform is fully remote, serving users worldwide with personalized guidance and support.
Apr 2024 - Aug 2024
Timeline
(UX/UI, Web + App Design)
Role
Apr 2024 - Aug 2024
Timeline
(UX/UI, Web + App Design)
Role
Goals :
Goals :
Streamline user onboarding – Make it easy for students to register, verify academic information, and start the application process.
Enhance discoverability – Help users explore global universities, courses, and accommodation options intuitively.
Improve trust & clarity – Increase transparency around scholarship opportunities, fees, and user reviews.
Support community building – Encourage participation in interest-based groups and local events for better cultural immersion.
Streamline user onboarding – Make it easy for students to register, verify academic information, and start the application process.
Enhance discoverability – Help users explore global universities, courses, and accommodation options intuitively.
Improve trust & clarity – Increase transparency around scholarship opportunities, fees, and user reviews.
Support community building – Encourage participation in interest-based groups and local events for better cultural immersion.
Our Approach :
Our Approach :
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Research
Competitive benchmarking: Analyzed other study-abroad platforms to find UX best practices and reveal gaps in navigation and community support. User interviews & surveys: Collected insights on pain points during university selection, application, and accommodation phases. Analytics review: Tracked drop-off rates in key flows (e.g., signup, search, inquiry submission).
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Research
Competitive benchmarking: Analyzed other study-abroad platforms to find UX best practices and reveal gaps in navigation and community support. User interviews & surveys: Collected insights on pain points during university selection, application, and accommodation phases. Analytics review: Tracked drop-off rates in key flows (e.g., signup, search, inquiry submission).
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Research
Competitive benchmarking: Analyzed other study-abroad platforms to find UX best practices and reveal gaps in navigation and community support. User interviews & surveys: Collected insights on pain points during university selection, application, and accommodation phases. Analytics review: Tracked drop-off rates in key flows (e.g., signup, search, inquiry submission).
1
Research
Competitive benchmarking: Analyzed other study-abroad platforms to find UX best practices and reveal gaps in navigation and community support. User interviews & surveys: Collected insights on pain points during university selection, application, and accommodation phases. Analytics review: Tracked drop-off rates in key flows (e.g., signup, search, inquiry submission).
1
Research
Competitive benchmarking: Analyzed other study-abroad platforms to find UX best practices and reveal gaps in navigation and community support. User interviews & surveys: Collected insights on pain points during university selection, application, and accommodation phases. Analytics review: Tracked drop-off rates in key flows (e.g., signup, search, inquiry submission).
1
Research
Competitive benchmarking: Analyzed other study-abroad platforms to find UX best practices and reveal gaps in navigation and community support. User interviews & surveys: Collected insights on pain points during university selection, application, and accommodation phases. Analytics review: Tracked drop-off rates in key flows (e.g., signup, search, inquiry submission).
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Personas & Journeys
Developed key personas (e.g., “Sophia – First-time overseas applicant”, “Ali – scholarship-focused student”) and mapped their journey stages—from browsing universities to joining events.
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Personas & Journeys
Developed key personas (e.g., “Sophia – First-time overseas applicant”, “Ali – scholarship-focused student”) and mapped their journey stages—from browsing universities to joining events.
2
Personas & Journeys
Developed key personas (e.g., “Sophia – First-time overseas applicant”, “Ali – scholarship-focused student”) and mapped their journey stages—from browsing universities to joining events.
2
Personas & Journeys
Developed key personas (e.g., “Sophia – First-time overseas applicant”, “Ali – scholarship-focused student”) and mapped their journey stages—from browsing universities to joining events.
2
Personas & Journeys
Developed key personas (e.g., “Sophia – First-time overseas applicant”, “Ali – scholarship-focused student”) and mapped their journey stages—from browsing universities to joining events.
2
Personas & Journeys
Developed key personas (e.g., “Sophia – First-time overseas applicant”, “Ali – scholarship-focused student”) and mapped their journey stages—from browsing universities to joining events.
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Wireframing & Prototyping
Focused on clarity and ease: Simplified search: Filter by destination, course type, scholarship availability. Transparent listing: Fees, user testimonials, scholarship status, application deadlines. Interactive onboarding: Progress tracking and guided next steps (e.g., “Upload transcripts,” “Explore housing”). Created low- to high-fidelity prototypes in Figma and ran usability tests with prospective users.
3
Wireframing & Prototyping
Focused on clarity and ease: Simplified search: Filter by destination, course type, scholarship availability. Transparent listing: Fees, user testimonials, scholarship status, application deadlines. Interactive onboarding: Progress tracking and guided next steps (e.g., “Upload transcripts,” “Explore housing”). Created low- to high-fidelity prototypes in Figma and ran usability tests with prospective users.
3
Wireframing & Prototyping
Focused on clarity and ease: Simplified search: Filter by destination, course type, scholarship availability. Transparent listing: Fees, user testimonials, scholarship status, application deadlines. Interactive onboarding: Progress tracking and guided next steps (e.g., “Upload transcripts,” “Explore housing”). Created low- to high-fidelity prototypes in Figma and ran usability tests with prospective users.
3
Wireframing & Prototyping
Focused on clarity and ease: Simplified search: Filter by destination, course type, scholarship availability. Transparent listing: Fees, user testimonials, scholarship status, application deadlines. Interactive onboarding: Progress tracking and guided next steps (e.g., “Upload transcripts,” “Explore housing”). Created low- to high-fidelity prototypes in Figma and ran usability tests with prospective users.
3
Wireframing & Prototyping
Focused on clarity and ease: Simplified search: Filter by destination, course type, scholarship availability. Transparent listing: Fees, user testimonials, scholarship status, application deadlines. Interactive onboarding: Progress tracking and guided next steps (e.g., “Upload transcripts,” “Explore housing”). Created low- to high-fidelity prototypes in Figma and ran usability tests with prospective users.
3
Wireframing & Prototyping
Focused on clarity and ease: Simplified search: Filter by destination, course type, scholarship availability. Transparent listing: Fees, user testimonials, scholarship status, application deadlines. Interactive onboarding: Progress tracking and guided next steps (e.g., “Upload transcripts,” “Explore housing”). Created low- to high-fidelity prototypes in Figma and ran usability tests with prospective users.
4
Usability Testing
Conducted moderated remote sessions using prototypes. Iterated on visual hierarchy, navigation labels, and micro-copy to reduce confusion and build trust. Ensured accessibility by refining form elements and color contrast.
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Usability Testing
Conducted moderated remote sessions using prototypes. Iterated on visual hierarchy, navigation labels, and micro-copy to reduce confusion and build trust. Ensured accessibility by refining form elements and color contrast.
4
Usability Testing
Conducted moderated remote sessions using prototypes. Iterated on visual hierarchy, navigation labels, and micro-copy to reduce confusion and build trust. Ensured accessibility by refining form elements and color contrast.
4
Usability Testing
Conducted moderated remote sessions using prototypes. Iterated on visual hierarchy, navigation labels, and micro-copy to reduce confusion and build trust. Ensured accessibility by refining form elements and color contrast.
4
Usability Testing
Conducted moderated remote sessions using prototypes. Iterated on visual hierarchy, navigation labels, and micro-copy to reduce confusion and build trust. Ensured accessibility by refining form elements and color contrast.
4
Usability Testing
Conducted moderated remote sessions using prototypes. Iterated on visual hierarchy, navigation labels, and micro-copy to reduce confusion and build trust. Ensured accessibility by refining form elements and color contrast.
Solutions Implemented :
Solutions Implemented :
A. Clean Onboarding Flow Step-by-step wizard (e.g., create profile → choose study destination → upload documents → connect to advisors). Persistent progress tracker with check-ins and reminders. B. Intuitive Search & Filters Simple and layered filters (destination, program type, scholarships). Faceted results displaying key info at a glance (e.g., scholarships, rating, application status). C. University & Accommodation Cards Transparent summary: tuition, duration, campus highlights, average cost of living. Embedded student reviews and scholarship indicators. D. Community Hub Dedicated sections for interest groups, local events, and peer-to-peer messaging to promote cultural integration. E. Trust Building Elements FAQ banners, real user testimonials, and scholarship success stories. Chat/FAQ bot guiding users at each stage of the journey.
A. Clean Onboarding Flow Step-by-step wizard (e.g., create profile → choose study destination → upload documents → connect to advisors). Persistent progress tracker with check-ins and reminders. B. Intuitive Search & Filters Simple and layered filters (destination, program type, scholarships). Faceted results displaying key info at a glance (e.g., scholarships, rating, application status). C. University & Accommodation Cards Transparent summary: tuition, duration, campus highlights, average cost of living. Embedded student reviews and scholarship indicators. D. Community Hub Dedicated sections for interest groups, local events, and peer-to-peer messaging to promote cultural integration. E. Trust Building Elements FAQ banners, real user testimonials, and scholarship success stories. Chat/FAQ bot guiding users at each stage of the journey.
A. Clean Onboarding Flow Step-by-step wizard (e.g., create profile → choose study destination → upload documents → connect to advisors). Persistent progress tracker with check-ins and reminders. B. Intuitive Search & Filters Simple and layered filters (destination, program type, scholarships). Faceted results displaying key info at a glance (e.g., scholarships, rating, application status). C. University & Accommodation Cards Transparent summary: tuition, duration, campus highlights, average cost of living. Embedded student reviews and scholarship indicators. D. Community Hub Dedicated sections for interest groups, local events, and peer-to-peer messaging to promote cultural integration. E. Trust Building Elements FAQ banners, real user testimonials, and scholarship success stories. Chat/FAQ bot guiding users at each stage of the journey.
A. Clean Onboarding Flow Step-by-step wizard (e.g., create profile → choose study destination → upload documents → connect to advisors). Persistent progress tracker with check-ins and reminders. B. Intuitive Search & Filters Simple and layered filters (destination, program type, scholarships). Faceted results displaying key info at a glance (e.g., scholarships, rating, application status). C. University & Accommodation Cards Transparent summary: tuition, duration, campus highlights, average cost of living. Embedded student reviews and scholarship indicators. D. Community Hub Dedicated sections for interest groups, local events, and peer-to-peer messaging to promote cultural integration. E. Trust Building Elements FAQ banners, real user testimonials, and scholarship success stories. Chat/FAQ bot guiding users at each stage of the journey.
A. Clean Onboarding Flow Step-by-step wizard (e.g., create profile → choose study destination → upload documents → connect to advisors). Persistent progress tracker with check-ins and reminders. B. Intuitive Search & Filters Simple and layered filters (destination, program type, scholarships). Faceted results displaying key info at a glance (e.g., scholarships, rating, application status). C. University & Accommodation Cards Transparent summary: tuition, duration, campus highlights, average cost of living. Embedded student reviews and scholarship indicators. D. Community Hub Dedicated sections for interest groups, local events, and peer-to-peer messaging to promote cultural integration. E. Trust Building Elements FAQ banners, real user testimonials, and scholarship success stories. Chat/FAQ bot guiding users at each stage of the journey.
A. Clean Onboarding Flow Step-by-step wizard (e.g., create profile → choose study destination → upload documents → connect to advisors). Persistent progress tracker with check-ins and reminders. B. Intuitive Search & Filters Simple and layered filters (destination, program type, scholarships). Faceted results displaying key info at a glance (e.g., scholarships, rating, application status). C. University & Accommodation Cards Transparent summary: tuition, duration, campus highlights, average cost of living. Embedded student reviews and scholarship indicators. D. Community Hub Dedicated sections for interest groups, local events, and peer-to-peer messaging to promote cultural integration. E. Trust Building Elements FAQ banners, real user testimonials, and scholarship success stories. Chat/FAQ bot guiding users at each stage of the journey.
Wireframes & Flow
Wireframes & Flow
Website UI
Website UI
Tools
Tools
Figma
Google Slides
Conclusion
User testing early highlighted navigation pain points—iterative improvements significantly boosted clarity.
Trust elements (user reviews, scholarship transparency) were key to increasing form submissions.
Building a community hub was critical for retention and trust in the study-abroad process.
We've worked with Aymen multiple times, and it has always been a pleasure! He helped us craft engaging landing pages that convert well. Aymen works in a very timely manner and always ensures that you are fully satisfied with the results!
Khalid Boulhala
CEO
We've worked with Aymen multiple times, and it has always been a pleasure! He helped us craft engaging landing pages that convert well. Aymen works in a very timely manner and always ensures that you are fully satisfied with the results!
Khalid Boulhala
CEO
We've worked with Aymen multiple times, and it has always been a pleasure! He helped us craft engaging landing pages that convert well. Aymen works in a very timely manner and always ensures that you are fully satisfied with the results!
Khalid Boulhala
CEO
We've worked with Aymen multiple times, and it has always been a pleasure! He helped us craft engaging landing pages that convert well. Aymen works in a very timely manner and always ensures that you are fully satisfied with the results!
Khalid Boulhala
CEO
We've worked with Aymen multiple times, and it has always been a pleasure! He helped us craft engaging landing pages that convert well. Aymen works in a very timely manner and always ensures that you are fully satisfied with the results!
Khalid Boulhala
CEO
We've worked with Aymen multiple times, and it has always been a pleasure! He helped us craft engaging landing pages that convert well. Aymen works in a very timely manner and always ensures that you are fully satisfied with the results!
Khalid Boulhala
CEO
