Transforming a Statewide K-12 Digital Scholarship Platform

Why It Matters…

Complex systems require more than UI fixes; they require redesigning workflows with users at the center. Insights from real usage shape solutions that actually work in large-scale digital platform systems.

Objective

Map systemic platform pain points across schools, providers, and families to guide a multi-year product roadmap and digital platform redesign.

Research Method

Mixed-methods research, including usability testing, workflow observation, stakeholder interviews, and quant/qual data analysis.

Data Analytic Approach

  • service blueprinting

  • process mapping

  • thematic synthesis on systemic blockers

  • prioritization by impact/effort model

Results

  • Identified structural barriers affecting user registration.

  • Exposed gaps in communication, task management, and document workflows.

  • Created prioritized recommendations for platform redesign.