Macmillan Education, a global leader in educational publishing, sought to enhance learning experiences by consolidating their digital platforms into a unified system.
Recognizing the need for a reliable partner to navigate this digital transformation, Macmillan Education collaborated with STX Next to reimagine their digital landscape and deliver a cohesive platform tailored to the needs of students and educators.
Macmillan Education faced the challenge of merging various learning applications into a single, versatile platform. They needed a system that was not only user-friendly but also robust enough to offer consistency, flexibility, and scalability.
The specific needs included consolidating functionalities like administration modules, grading systems, and progress tracking, all while improving user experience.
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STX Next's Product Design Department became an integral part of this transformation, offering expertise in product vision, functionality, and user experience. The collaboration led to the deployment of several key solutions:
Single platform development
The team embarked on the “Macmillan Education Everywhere” initiative to merge learning applications into a singular platform.
Design system creation
A cohesive design system was established, ensuring accessibility and aiding faster development.
Module enhancements
Smaller teams focused on specific modules, such as redesigning the homework module for better flexibility and creating a centralized grading dashboard to improve grading efficiency.
UX writing audit
A thorough audit standardized microcopy across the platform, maintaining consistency and enhancing user comprehension.
Discovery workshops
Collaborations supported the Product Management team by developing innovative concepts, including potential AI solutions to be implemented in future modules.
Sales support
User-friendly prototypes were developed, supporting the sales team in effective product demonstrations to potential customers.
STX Next's Product Design Department became an integral part of this transformation, offering expertise in product vision, functionality, and user experience. The collaboration led to the deployment of several key solutions:
Single platform development
The team embarked on the “Macmillan Education Everywhere” initiative to merge learning applications into a singular platform.
Design system creation
A cohesive design system was established, ensuring accessibility and aiding faster development.
Module enhancements
Smaller teams focused on specific modules, such as redesigning the homework module for better flexibility and creating a centralized grading dashboard to improve grading efficiency.
UX writing audit
A thorough audit standardized microcopy across the platform, maintaining consistency and enhancing user comprehension.
Discovery workshops
Collaborations supported the Product Management team by developing innovative concepts, including potential AI solutions to be implemented in future modules.
Sales support
User-friendly prototypes were developed, supporting the sales team in effective product demonstrations to potential customers.
The transformation delivered by STX Next brought significant advantages to Macmillan Education, enhancing their digital capabilities and business performance:
The new, unified platform ensured a smooth, intuitive user experience for both educators and students.
Customizable elements like the homework module provided teachers with the tools to tailor educational activities with ease.
A centralized system for grading and tracking progress streamlined administrative tasks, freeing up valuable time for educators to focus on teaching.
The standardized UX writing and design system reinforced brand identity and improved user interactions.
Exploring AI-driven solutions positioned Macmillan Education to meet future educational needs, enhancing personalization and data-informed decisions.
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