Praktikumswoche.io

Overview

Praktikumswoche.io is an innovative platform that lets students get to know various companies in their region during the school holidays. The goal of the project was to improve the user experience (UX) and to adapt the user interface (UI) to a new design system for a consistent, modern experience.

Challenges

Complex user groups: Praktikumswoche.io serves students, companies and institutions such as schools and employment agencies. Each group has specific needs and requirements.

Automated processes: The platform uses automated matching algorithms that connect students and companies based on preferences and availability. This feature had to be made intuitively accessible.

Outdated design: The previous UI no longer met modern standards and was not user-friendly enough.

Strategy

UX analysis

• Usability tests with existing users to identify weak points.
• Personas for the different target groups (students, companies, institutions).
• User journey mapping to optimize critical touchpoints.

Design system integration

• A consistent design based on a new design system.
• Modern tools such as Figma and Adobe XD for prototyping and design documentation.

Iterative development

• Agile ways of working with regular feedback loops between the design team, developers and stakeholders.
• A mobile-first approach, since many students use the platform on mobile devices.

Solutions

Improved UX

• A simpler sign-up process for students and companies.
• A better matching process with visual aids such as progress bars and interactive calendars.
• A clear navigation structure with easily accessible information for every target group.

Modernized UI

• A minimalist design with clean lines and a modern color palette.
• Icons and visual elements for better orientation.
• Alignment with accessibility standards (e.g. contrast, font sizes).

Technical improvements

• Faster loading times through leaner code.
• Better responsiveness across devices.

Communication & onboarding

• New explainer videos and interactive tutorials for first-time users.
• A help center with FAQs and contact options.

Results

Higher user satisfaction: The platform received positive feedback from students and companies on its improved usability.

Higher conversion rates: More student sign-ups thanks to the simplified registration process.

A more efficient matching system: Fewer mismatches thanks to optimized algorithms and a clearer presentation of the options.

Brand consistency: The new UI strengthened the visual identity of the Praktikumswoche platform and created a consistent look.

Conclusion

The Praktikumswoche.io redesign by Design Republic shows how targeted UX optimization and a modern design system can improve a platform's functionality. The project underlines the importance of a user-centered approach in digital products, especially when several target groups need to be addressed.