Overview

In the Learning Management System (LMS) web application, courses are managed for different customers that procure course materials that Pelesys provides. This project focuses on redesigning the outdated prerequisite-building tool embedded within one activity of a course in the Learning Management System (LMS). This tool is used by administrators to set conditions for unlocking specific activities, nested courses, or blocks within a course's hierarchy.

Key Concepts

Activity: A module within a course that serves as a building block of the overall learning experience, customized by Pelesys or by the customer’s administration team.
Prerequisite: A set of conditions that must be met to give the trainee access to a specific activity or module within the course.

My Role

I was responsible for modernizing and enhancing the user experience of the prerequisite-building tool, replacing the outdated version in the old UI with a design that is intuitive, functional, and visually engaging.

Existing Challenges

The existing prerequisite-building tool was part of the legacy Galaxy system, which hadn’t undergone a UI revamp since the 1990s. This outdated design presented several significant challenges that hindered usability and frustrated administrators.

Key Issues

Rigid Functionality
- The interface lacked flexibility, making it impossible to rearrange operators or the items being operated on after placement.
Crammed and Confined Layout
- The entire tool was squeezed into a small modal. Although a drag handle allowed some resizing, the cramped space made it difficult to work comfortably.
- At least two customers explicitly requested moving away from modals, citing usability concerns.