By now, you’ve likely come across the term “Atomic Design” while exploring how to initialize, build, or maintain your design system. If you’re new to this methodology, you’ve come to the right place. “Atomic Design,” introduced by Brad Frost in 2013, provides a systematic approach to crafting user interfaces by deconstructing designs into their basic…
Drupal GovCon 2024 is fast approaching! Scheduled to take place from August 13-15 at the Riggs Center, University of Maryland, this year’s event promises to be a hub of innovation, learning, and community engagement. Whether you are a seasoned Drupal professional or just beginning your journey, Drupal GovCon 2024 is an event you won’t want…
According to a research conducted by the Nielsen Norman Group, rectifying usability issues identified during early testing can result in a reduction of development costs by a factor of 10 to 100 times. However, gaining a true comprehension of users and optimizing their experience is more akin to navigating a woven, coiling path rather than…
Having a checklist or a systematic and standardized approach to tasks, procedures, or processes should not be limited only to high-stakes professions like nursing, aviation, and surgery. Applying a framework for your higher education website and UX web strategy helps your student journey and has a direct impact on your enrollment, student retention, and reputation….
As a potential student, navigating your university’s website should be seamless and easy. Unfortunately, many universities have fallen short when it comes to this. Needless to say, poor website navigation can significantly impact both current and prospective students ability to connect with the university to pursue enrolment, leading to frustration, confusion, and a lack of…
In our user research at KWALL we frequently engage with prospective students and we have observed a recurring trend that sheds light on the challenges of designing for Generation Z and higher education web design. Born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, Generation Z is the first generation to grow up entirely in the digital…
In today’s dynamic digital landscape, responsive design has emerged as a catalyst for transforming user experiences across diverse industries. Whether it’s enrolling in a university program or ordering a pizza, responsive web design plays a pivotal role in driving faster conversion rates and meeting user expectations. Together, we will unravel its mysterious influence on soaring…
Our previous blog post delved into the importance of optimizing school websites to reach a broader audience. While we covered various strategies, there’s one powerful approach that often goes unnoticed: search engine optimization (SEO), or more specifically, your university SEO strategy.The best part? SEO optimization doesn’t have to break the bank. The State of SEO…
Universities must adapt and find innovative ways to capture the hearts and minds of nontraditional students. One hyperbole that comes to mind when discussing this issue is comparing navigating a traditional website as a nontraditional student. Finding one’s way through a dense jungle without any guidance or tools can be overwhelming. It is important to…
Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) provide users with an app-like experience, all without the need for a dedicated app development process. PWAs are designed to be accessible whenever needed, without consuming precious memory or data on a smartphone. They provide an enhanced user experience, improved performance, and offline capabilities. Here’s a walkthrough of how PWAs could…
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