Product Design Lead, UNOWHY, 2020-2021
Classroom orchestration reimagined
A vision-casting prototype that catalyzed UNOWHY's product pivot.
Context
By 2020, UNOWHY's Android launcher was technically obsolete and visually outdated. The COVID-19 acceleration of digital usage made the need even more critical. Connect was the proof-of-concept for a modern, web-based dashboard designed to centralize classroom control, app access, and notifications for 500,000+ students across France.
Role
From strategic vision to functional demonstrator.
Product Design LeadUX strategy & UI design
Vision initiatorCo-authored the PRD
Prototype designFunctional React demo
System designUI kit foundations
Cross-teamDev & C-level alignment
I initiated the Connect vision with the Head of Product, designed all interfaces, and worked directly with a React developer to build a functional prototype that convinced C-level executives of the strategic direction.
Scope of work
Dashboard (Light)
Modular web-based teacher dashboard with quick actions, app catalog, and notifications.
Dashboard (Light)
Dashboard (Dark)
Dark theme variant optimized for classroom projection and reduced eye strain.
Dashboard (Dark)
App Catalog
Searchable, filtered access to educational apps with MDM policy integration.
App Catalog
La Bulle, Concept
Persistent floating UI for quick contextual actions, inspired by gaming overlays.
La Bulle, Concept
La Bulle, UI
Refined visual system with radial menu and contextual shortcuts.
La Bulle, UI
Technical Architecture
System overview showing web dashboard integration with existing Android infrastructure.
Technical Architecture
Design System
Component library and visual language foundation for the Connect ecosystem.
Design System
Key interactions
Design Sprint Flow
Design Sprint Flow
Dashboard Prototype
Dashboard Prototype
La Bulle Demo
La Bulle Demo
Bubble Animation
Bubble Animation
What teachers told us
"The interface is clear, not overloaded. Categories are well-labeled. You know what you're looking at."
Solveig T., Teacher
"Widget customization is frequently requested by SQOOL clients. Great to let users arrange their interface."
Solveig T., Teacher
"Intuitive, modern, better than what exists. The piloting feature is a real value-add for our solution."
Kevin C., Teacher
Onboarding: Users want to skip and discover on their own
Quick Actions: Class piloting is the #1 priority feature
Messages: Concerns about overlap with existing ENT messaging
Customization: High demand for widget rearrangement
Navigation: Need clearer "return to home" affordance
Pivot
Strategic catalyst
React
Tech validated
UI Kit
Design foundation