SQOOL Connect
Classroom orchestration reimagined
A vision-casting prototype that catalyzed UNOWHY's product pivot
Replacing an obsolete launcher
By 2020, UNOWHY's Android launcher was technically obsolete and visually outdated.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.
Vision to prototype
From strategic vision to functional demonstrator
Product Design Lead
UX strategy & UI design
Vision initiator
Co-authored the PRD
Prototype design
Functional React demo
System design
UI kit foundations
Cross-team
Dev & 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.
Three phases to validation
Vision & First Prototype
Securing C-level buy-in with a compelling vision.
Key Deliverables
- Vision deck "Nouvelle Expérience 2021"
- Connect dashboard hi-fi prototype
- "La Bulle" persistent UI concept
- New visual language exploration
- PRD co-authored with Head of Product
- Executive presentation & validation
Design Sprint
Validating concepts with real teachers.
Key Deliverables
- Onboarding flow iteration
- Personalization & themes testing
- Classroom control integration
- User testing with 3 teachers
- Interaction prototype video
- Feedback synthesis & pivots
Design System & React Demo
Technical validation and foundations.
Key Deliverables
- React Grid Layout implementation
- Modular component architecture
- Motion design specifications
- App loading choreography
- Internal demonstrator delivery
- Foundation for SQOOL Apps Suite
Two parallel explorations
Connect explored two complementary concepts for the future of classroom interfaces.
Dashboard (Light)
Modular web-based teacher dashboard with quick actions, app catalog, and notifications.
Dashboard (Dark)
Dark theme variant optimized for classroom projection and reduced eye strain.
App Catalog
Searchable, filtered access to educational apps with MDM policy integration.
La Bulle - Concept
Persistent floating UI for quick contextual actions, inspired by gaming overlays.
La Bulle - UI
Refined visual system with radial menu and contextual shortcuts.
Technical Architecture
System overview showing web dashboard integration with existing Android infrastructure.
Design System
Component library and visual language foundation for the Connect ecosystem.
Motion design as differentiator
Design Sprint Flow
Complete prototype flow from onboarding to classroom piloting, presented during design sprint sessions.
Dashboard Prototype
Complete walkthrough demonstrating the dashboard's modular capabilities and responsive behavior.
La Bulle Demo
Full demonstration of the bubble's capabilities including shortcuts, search, and sharing.
Bubble Animation
Motion prototype showing the bubble's opening animation and menu transitions.
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
Key Findings
A catalyst for strategic change
Strategic catalyst
→ SQOOL Apps Suite
Tech validated
for the team
Design foundation
for all future apps
I had the pleasure of collaborating with Victor for nearly 2 years at UNOWHY. As Product Lead, he played a central role in defining the product vision. His expertise, leadership, and close collaboration with stakeholders were essential in designing solutions that met user needs and strategic challenges.
Justine Le Tellier
UX Researcher