A redesign focused on simplicity and consistency: enhancing user experience with a Design System
To better serve families and students, the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region undertook a redesign of its school transport platform. Our team responded by implementing a dedicated Design System, ensuring visual and functional consistency across all devices, with a mobile-first approach to streamline the registration process.
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By centralizing and standardizing visual elements, the Design System enhances usability, making the platform more accessible for its users.
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| Context | Redesign of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine school transportation platform through a mobile-first Design System. |
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| Objective | Simplify the annual student registration process and harmonize the overall experience. |
| Role | Multifaceted — Design System manager, team manager, UI designer, and accessibility lead throughout the project. |
| Deliverables | Complete Design System, Zeroheight documentation, mobile/desktop mockups, written report, and final presentation. |
| Impact | A registration journey that is easier to follow, requires less repeated input, and provides more reliable guidance — reducing cognitive load and helping parents complete the process more easily. |
| Timeline | Oct. 2023 → June 2024 |
Project Summary
The project focuses on the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region, specifically the website dedicated to public transportation.
Initially, the Pollux agency responded to the public tender issued by the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region. The project scope was then adapted and redefined as part of a master’s specialization project.
Stakeholders - clients
Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region → initial public tender, brand guidelines, and regional users.
Pollux Designers (Docapost) → oversight and evaluation of the master's project by the assigned mentors.
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Region aquitaine public transportation link
Region aquitaine main website link
:figma-logo-svg: Figma design system file link
:figma-logo-svg: Jury presentation link
:figma-logo-svg: Full process report link
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Legend
Orange = related to UX
Blue = related to design system
Purple = deliverables, final mockups
Red = deadlines
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The components documentation specifically (their usage, version history, latest applied modifications) was created step-by-step throughout the project
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Since this project was a specialization project for the final year of our UX-UI master's program, the teams were formed by the school. Our team was primarily composed of designers (two UX-UI designers, including myself, and one UX researcher) but also sought external insights and advice, such as feedback from web development master's students and guidance from our coaches, who brought diverse and valuable professional experience.
My role evolved depending on project needs. Given my diverse background and technical expertise, I took on a multifaceted role within the team.