asioso supports the Munich University of Applied Sciences in the development of DAS H.O.R.S.T.

With the help of DAS H.O.R.S.T., students at the Munich University of Applied Sciences can plan their course of studies clearly. asioso supported the university in particular with regard to the design, appearance, and usability of the tool. 

Challenge

A purely technically functional version of DAS H.O.R.S.T. already existed. The main challenge for asioso was to make it visually attractive and appealing in terms of design. In addition, the usability was to be increased, making it intuitive and easy to use. Some functions were also to be changed and adapted using various ideas.

The main target group of DAS H.O.R.S.T. are students who can use the tool to plan their course of study clearly. The challenge was to find out what is really important to the students. What has to work immediately and be intuitive to use? What needs to be presented in a simple and understandable way? The tool was optimized on the basis of these findings.

Solution

The project was implemented with the help of several workshops and tests:

• Kick-off workshop
• Conception and creation workshop
• Usability tests with real students from Munich University of Applied Sciences

Adobe XD and Frontify were used as solutions and platforms. Using Adobe XD, prototypes were designed and presented to the university. The team from Munich University of Applied Sciences was then able to leave notes and comments in the document. Frontify was used to capture the design of DAS H.O.R.S.T., for example the UX and UI elements, icons, colors and images. The aim was also to adapt DAS H.O.R.S.T. to the new corporate design of Munich University of Applied Sciences. Accordingly, for example, bright and friendly colors were selected and adapted.

Benefits

• Clear presentation of important points (e.g., modules, deadlines, grades, ECTS)
• Corporate design of Munich University of Applied Sciences
• Clear overview of the entire course of study
• High usability
• Efficient and clear organization of studies is possible for students

About DAS H.O.R.S.T.

H.O.R.S.T. stands for HochschulORganisations- und StudienverlaufsTool and was developed by Team Studienwege of the university's ZUG project together with Prof. Christian Luidl. The aim was to offer students a tool with which they can clearly plan their course of study. Modules, rules, and detailed information on the degree courses are clearly displayed, making it easier for students to navigate.