Building Community at Northeastern University CPS
Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies (CPS), established in 1960, provides a transformative, results-driven education. Its mission is to transform the future of education for all learners and empower all people to access opportunity. CPS achieves this through responsive, experiential programs and by fostering a welcoming and supportive community.
Summary
The Northeastern University College of Professional Studies (CPS) faced significant challenges in effectively communicating with its diverse student population and fostering a sense of community among students from different backgrounds, programs, and learning modalities. Our team designed and prototyped a comprehensive platform that centralizes communication, resources, and community-building features specifically tailored for CPS students’ unique needs.
Process
Phase 1
- Market Research Analysis
- Competitive Analysis
- Observational Research
- Catalytic Questioning Session
Phase 2
- Community Connections Survey
- In-Depth Interviews
- User Personas Development
- Problem Definition
Phase 3
- User Problem Statement
- MVP Goal Setting
- Feature Prioritization
- Information Architecture
Phase 4
- Brand Identity & Logo Design
- Low-Fi Wireframes
- High-Fidelity Prototype
- Core Features Designed
Phase 5
- Administrative Structure
- Workflow Documentation
- Recruitment Plan
Hear from the Client
Project Showcase
Slide Desk
Prototype
Meet the Team
Vivienne Hsu
Student
Tini Chen
Student
Ayesha Bakshi
Student
Sixue Zhang
Student
Xiao He
Student
Haozhong Zheng
Student
Alexandra Candelas
Professor
Carl Zangerl
Professor
Edward Powers
Professor