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How We Built a Platform to Connect Teachers with STEM Experts

The Davidson Institute, the educational branch of the Weizmann Institute of Science, approached us to create a new website and system to facilitate these interactions. The goal was to extend students' learning experiences beyond the classroom, enriching their education through innovative and complex video conferencing arrangements.

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The challenge

Streamlining teacher-expert scheduling and expert registration, creating a distinct brand identity, maintaining system stability under high-load conditions, and migrating data from the existing application to the new web-based system seamlessly.

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The solution

Created a user-friendly interface for teachers to schedule sessions with experts, upgraded the website architecture, and integrated with APIs. Conducted security checks and ensured compliance with data protection regulations.

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Services

UX Design
UI Design
Website Development
System Development
Quality Control

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User Experience (UX) Definition Based on Data; Understanding the Needs of Our Three Audience Segments

The work processes we undertook involved research on brand strategy, marketing, project management, and user management. Additionally, we conducted trend research to identify relevant methodologies. We discovered that each audience segment had distinct needs and preferences, and we consulted with the client to clarify user expectations for the new system.

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Innovative Design Tailored to the Institute's Brand Language

Having understood the language of all three user segments, we designed a user experience tailored to their distinct processes, both on desktop and mobile platforms. We emphasized layout planning, element placement for easy appointment scheduling and expert searches in the database, improved the navigation structure, and organized content to ensure clarity and reduce complexity. Regarding responsiveness, we addressed a variety of devices to provide essential features for each device.

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Development of Dozens of Web Templates

The project involved highly complex web development, featuring dozens of design templates that needed to be developed for both desktop and mobile platforms. Additionally, we conducted an information security session for the website, as it operates under the regulations of the Davidson Institute.

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Comprehensive Technological Profiling

We conducted a comprehensive technological profiling survey to understand the behaviors required for end-users, as well as the tools and features that administrators needed to control server-side operations. We built both the front-end and back-end components of the website and developed a complex database structure while maintaining clean and optimized code. We employed advanced technologies to enable seamless integration with external systems and services.

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Security Testing and Compliance with Data Privacy Regulations

Extensive security testing, including penetration testing and intrusion checks, was performed on the system. We also established mechanisms and processes for rapid content updates and the quick resolution of issues to maintain the highest level of security. The system was adapted to comply with data privacy regulations, such as GDPR, and other relevant standards.

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