CareerCompass
CareerCompass
ROLE
UX/UI & Product Designer
UX/UI & Product Designer
Timeline
August 2023 - Present
August 2023 - Present
Project Overview
Project Overview
Early-career professionals and students often struggle to find relevant career events such as workshops, tech talks, and job fairs due to scattered information across multiple sources.
They need a centralized platform that makes it easier to discover and register for opportunities aligned with their career goals and location.
Early-career professionals and students often struggle to find relevant career events such as workshops, tech talks, and job fairs due to scattered information across multiple sources.
They need a centralized platform that makes it easier to discover and register for opportunities aligned with their career goals and location.
“How might we design a seamless platform that empowers users to discover career events, build meaningful connections, and grow confidently in their professional path?”
Project Background and Personal Journey
As a UX/UI designer passionate about connecting people through meaningful digital experiences, my journey toward creating CareerCompass began with observing how fragmented and overwhelming career event information was for students and professionals. Many of my peers struggled to discover relevant workshops, tech talks, and career fairs that could help them grow their network or land their next opportunity.
The idea for CareerCompass arose from the need for a single, reliable platform to discover professional events happening nearby. I aimed to design an app that simplifies event discovery while empowering users to connect, engage, and grow their professional network.
What started as a simple concept to organize local events evolved into a comprehensive career companion app, one that bridges the gap between event organizers, institutions, and participants. Through thoughtful design and intuitive flows, CareerCompass reflects my belief that technology can make professional growth more accessible, engaging, and community-driven.
CareerCompass is a reflection of my dedication to creating user experiences that inspire growth and connection. Every interaction, from event search to ticket confirmation, is crafted to motivate users to explore, learn, and thrive in their career journey.
Project Background and Personal Journey
As a UX/UI designer passionate about connecting people through meaningful digital experiences, my journey toward creating CareerCompass began with observing how fragmented and overwhelming career event information was for students and professionals. Many of my peers struggled to discover relevant workshops, tech talks, and career fairs that could help them grow their network or land their next opportunity.
The idea for CareerCompass arose from the need for a single, reliable platform to discover professional events happening nearby. I aimed to design an app that simplifies event discovery while empowering users to connect, engage, and grow their professional network.
What started as a simple concept to organize local events evolved into a comprehensive career companion app, one that bridges the gap between event organizers, institutions, and participants. Through thoughtful design and intuitive flows, CareerCompass reflects my belief that technology can make professional growth more accessible, engaging, and community-driven.
CareerCompass is a reflection of my dedication to creating user experiences that inspire growth and connection. Every interaction, from event search to ticket confirmation, is crafted to motivate users to explore, learn, and thrive in their career journey.
Problem
Problem
There is a significant gap in today’s digital landscape for a unified platform that brings together career events, workshops, and networking opportunities in one place. Without such a system, students and professionals often miss out on meaningful experiences that could enhance their skills, connections, and overall career growth.
There is a significant gap in today’s digital landscape for a unified platform that brings together career events, workshops, and networking opportunities in one place. Without such a system, students and professionals often miss out on meaningful experiences that could enhance their skills, connections, and overall career growth.
Many early-career professionals rely on fragmented sources - university boards, social media posts, and word of mouth - to find opportunities. This scattered information often results in missed events, limited visibility, and a lack of meaningful connections.
Many early-career professionals rely on fragmented sources - university boards, social media posts, and word of mouth - to find opportunities. This scattered information often results in missed events, limited visibility, and a lack of meaningful connections.
No centralized solution currently exists that curates relevant, location-based events tailored to users’ professional goals and interests. As a result, individuals waste time searching for opportunities instead of focusing on personal growth and skill development.
No centralized solution currently exists that curates relevant, location-based events tailored to users’ professional goals and interests. As a result, individuals waste time searching for opportunities instead of focusing on personal growth and skill development.
Existing event platforms tend to prioritize entertainment or large-scale conferences, overlooking smaller yet impactful events like career fairs, tech talks, and professional workshops that could foster real learning and collaboration.
Existing event platforms tend to prioritize entertainment or large-scale conferences, overlooking smaller yet impactful events like career fairs, tech talks, and professional workshops that could foster real learning and collaboration.
There is a noticeable absence of a dedicated system that bridges career discovery and networking, empowering users to take initiative, engage with mentors, and strengthen their career journeys through informed event participation.
There is a noticeable absence of a dedicated system that bridges career discovery and networking, empowering users to take initiative, engage with mentors, and strengthen their career journeys through informed event participation.
Solution
Solution
Through in-depth UX research, user interviews, and multiple design iterations, I created CareerCompass to bridge the disconnect between career seekers and professional opportunities. The platform unifies career fairs, workshops, and networking events into one intuitive space, enabling users to seamlessly discover, register, and connect with industry experts. By prioritizing accessibility, simplicity, and engagement, CareerCompass helps users take charge of their professional growth with confidence.
Through in-depth UX research, user interviews, and multiple design iterations, I created CareerCompass to bridge the disconnect between career seekers and professional opportunities. The platform unifies career fairs, workshops, and networking events into one intuitive space, enabling users to seamlessly discover, register, and connect with industry experts. By prioritizing accessibility, simplicity, and engagement, CareerCompass helps users take charge of their professional growth with confidence.
SMART LOGIN ACCESS
A simple and secure login that lets users quickly access their personalized dashboard using credentials or Google sign-in.
EASY ACCOUNT CREATION
A quick and effortless signup process helps users get started instantly, using email or Google.
PERSONALIZED DASHBOARD
Discover upcoming career fairs, workshops, and events tailored to your location and interests.
SMART DISCOVERY
Easily explore career events, workshops, and learning sessions through curated categories and trending searches tailored to your goals.
EVENT INSIGHTS
Get complete details about upcoming career events - from schedules and organizers to locations.
YOUR FAVORITES
Keep track of your favorite events and workshops in one place, making it easy to revisit and register when you're ready.
EVENT PASSES
View your registered events and access ticket details easily.
USER PROFILE
Manage your personal details, track verification status, and access support.
SMART LOGIN ACCESS
A simple and secure login that lets users quickly access their personalized dashboard using credentials or Google sign-in.
EASY ACCOUNT CREATION
A quick and effortless signup process helps users get started instantly, using email or Google.
PERSONALIZED DASHBOARD
Discover upcoming career fairs, workshops, and events tailored to your location and interests.
SMART DISCOVERY
Easily explore career events, workshops, and learning sessions through curated categories and trending searches tailored to your goals.
EVENT INSIGHTS
Get complete details about upcoming career events - from schedules and organizers to locations.
YOUR FAVORITES
Keep track of your favorite events and workshops in one place, making it easy to revisit and register when you're ready.
EVENT PASSES
View your registered events and access ticket details easily.
USER PROFILE
Manage your personal details, track verification status, and access support.
SMART LOGIN ACCESS
A simple and secure login that lets users quickly access their personalized dashboard using credentials or Google sign-in.
EASY ACCOUNT CREATION
A quick and effortless signup process helps users get started instantly, using email or Google.
PERSONALIZED DASHBOARD
Discover upcoming career fairs, workshops, and events tailored to your location and interests.
SMART DISCOVERY
Easily explore career events, workshops, and learning sessions through curated categories and trending searches tailored to your goals.
EVENT INSIGHTS
Get complete details about upcoming career events - from schedules and organizers to locations.
YOUR FAVORITES
Keep track of your favorite events and workshops in one place, making it easy to revisit and register when you're ready.
EVENT PASSES
View your registered events and access ticket details easily.
USER PROFILE
Manage your personal details, track verification status, and access support.
SMART LOGIN ACCESS
A simple and secure login that lets users quickly access their personalized dashboard using credentials or Google sign-in.
EASY ACCOUNT CREATION
A quick and effortless signup process helps users get started instantly, using email or Google.
PERSONALIZED DASHBOARD
Discover upcoming career fairs, workshops, and events tailored to your location and interests.
SMART DISCOVERY
Easily explore career events, workshops, and learning sessions through curated categories and trending searches tailored to your goals.
EVENT INSIGHTS
Get complete details about upcoming career events - from schedules and organizers to locations.
YOUR FAVORITES
Keep track of your favorite events and workshops in one place, making it easy to revisit and register when you're ready.
EVENT PASSES
View your registered events and access ticket details easily.
USER PROFILE
Manage your personal details, track verification status, and access support.
SMART LOGIN ACCESS
A simple and secure login that lets users quickly access their personalized dashboard using credentials or Google sign-in.
EASY ACCOUNT CREATION
A quick and effortless signup process helps users get started instantly, using email or Google.
PERSONALIZED DASHBOARD
Discover upcoming career fairs, workshops, and events tailored to your location and interests.
SMART DISCOVERY
Easily explore career events, workshops, and learning sessions through curated categories and trending searches tailored to your goals.
EVENT INSIGHTS
Get complete details about upcoming career events - from schedules and organizers to locations.
YOUR FAVORITES
Keep track of your favorite events and workshops in one place, making it easy to revisit and register when you're ready.
EVENT PASSES
View your registered events and access ticket details easily.
USER PROFILE
Manage your personal details, track verification status, and access support.
SMART LOGIN ACCESS
A simple and secure login that lets users quickly access their personalized dashboard using credentials or Google sign-in.
EASY ACCOUNT CREATION
A quick and effortless signup process helps users get started instantly, using email or Google.
PERSONALIZED DASHBOARD
Discover upcoming career fairs, workshops, and events tailored to your location and interests.
SMART DISCOVERY
Easily explore career events, workshops, and learning sessions through curated categories and trending searches tailored to your goals.
EVENT INSIGHTS
Get complete details about upcoming career events - from schedules and organizers to locations.
YOUR FAVORITES
Keep track of your favorite events and workshops in one place, making it easy to revisit and register when you're ready.
EVENT PASSES
View your registered events and access ticket details easily.
USER PROFILE
Manage your personal details, track verification status, and access support.
SMART LOGIN ACCESS
A simple and secure login that lets users quickly access their personalized dashboard using credentials or Google sign-in.
EASY ACCOUNT CREATION
A quick and effortless signup process helps users get started instantly, using email or Google.
PERSONALIZED DASHBOARD
Discover upcoming career fairs, workshops, and events tailored to your location and interests.
SMART DISCOVERY
Easily explore career events, workshops, and learning sessions through curated categories and trending searches tailored to your goals.
EVENT INSIGHTS
Get complete details about upcoming career events - from schedules and organizers to locations.
YOUR FAVORITES
Keep track of your favorite events and workshops in one place, making it easy to revisit and register when you're ready.
EVENT PASSES
View your registered events and access ticket details easily.
USER PROFILE
Manage your personal details, track verification status, and access support.
SMART LOGIN ACCESS
A simple and secure login that lets users quickly access their personalized dashboard using credentials or Google sign-in.
EASY ACCOUNT CREATION
A quick and effortless signup process helps users get started instantly, using email or Google.
PERSONALIZED DASHBOARD
Discover upcoming career fairs, workshops, and events tailored to your location and interests.
SMART DISCOVERY
Easily explore career events, workshops, and learning sessions through curated categories and trending searches tailored to your goals.
EVENT INSIGHTS
Get complete details about upcoming career events - from schedules and organizers to locations.
YOUR FAVORITES
Keep track of your favorite events and workshops in one place, making it easy to revisit and register when you're ready.
EVENT PASSES
View your registered events and access ticket details easily.
USER PROFILE
Manage your personal details, track verification status, and access support.
SMART LOGIN ACCESS
A simple and secure login that lets users quickly access their personalized dashboard using credentials or Google sign-in.
EASY ACCOUNT CREATION
A quick and effortless signup process helps users get started instantly, using email or Google.
PERSONALIZED DASHBOARD
Discover upcoming career fairs, workshops, and events tailored to your location and interests.
SMART LOGIN ACCESS
A simple and secure login that lets users quickly access their personalized dashboard using credentials or Google sign-in.
EASY ACCOUNT CREATION
A quick and effortless signup process helps users get started instantly, using email or Google.
PERSONALIZED DASHBOARD
Discover upcoming career fairs, workshops, and events tailored to your location and interests.
SMART LOGIN ACCESS
A simple and secure login that lets users quickly access their personalized dashboard using credentials or Google sign-in.
EASY ACCOUNT CREATION
A quick and effortless signup process helps users get started instantly, using email or Google.
PERSONALIZED DASHBOARD
Discover upcoming career fairs, workshops, and events tailored to your location and interests.
SMART LOGIN ACCESS
A simple and secure login that lets users quickly access their personalized dashboard using credentials or Google sign-in.
EASY ACCOUNT CREATION
A quick and effortless signup process helps users get started instantly, using email or Google.
PERSONALIZED DASHBOARD
Discover upcoming career fairs, workshops, and events tailored to your location and interests.
User Surveys & Interviews
User Surveys & Interviews
To gain a deeper understanding of how users discover and engage with career events, I conducted online surveys and one-on-one interviews with students, recent graduates, and working professionals across different fields. The goal was to identify their event discovery habits, challenges, and motivations for attending career-oriented gatherings.
To gain a deeper understanding of how users discover and engage with career events, I conducted online surveys and one-on-one interviews with students, recent graduates, and working professionals across different fields. The goal was to identify their event discovery habits, challenges, and motivations for attending career-oriented gatherings.
Using a combination of digital survey forms, informal discussions, and virtual interviews, I collected both quantitative data and qualitative insights that shaped the design direction of CareerCompass. These interactions provided valuable perspectives on users’ frustrations with scattered event information and their desire for a single, reliable source to explore professional opportunities.
Using a combination of digital survey forms, informal discussions, and virtual interviews, I collected both quantitative data and qualitative insights that shaped the design direction of CareerCompass. These interactions provided valuable perspectives on users’ frustrations with scattered event information and their desire for a single, reliable source to explore professional opportunities.
Personalized sessions helped uncover recurring themes around trust, accessibility, and relevance, which became key focus areas in the platform’s user experience design.
Personalized sessions helped uncover recurring themes around trust, accessibility, and relevance, which became key focus areas in the platform’s user experience design.
Key frustrations:
Key frustrations:
Scattered event information: Users struggle to find reliable sources for career fairs, workshops, and networking events, often switching between multiple platforms.
Missed opportunities: Many participants reported missing registrations or event deadlines due to a lack of timely updates or reminders.
Limited personalization: Users felt current event platforms do not cater to their specific career interests, locations, or skill levels.
Scattered event information: Users struggle to find reliable sources for career fairs, workshops, and networking events, often switching between multiple platforms.
Missed opportunities: Many participants reported missing registrations or event deadlines due to a lack of timely updates or reminders.
Limited personalization: Users felt current event platforms do not cater to their specific career interests, locations, or skill levels.
User Persona
User Persona
To translate the insights gathered from user research into actionable design decisions, I created personas that represent the experiences of students and early-career professionals actively seeking opportunities for growth. Grounded in both qualitative and quantitative data, these personas served as empathetic reference points - keeping users’ goals, frustrations, and motivations at the core of every design decision made for CareerCompass.
To translate the insights gathered from user research into actionable design decisions, I created personas that represent the experiences of students and early-career professionals actively seeking opportunities for growth. Grounded in both qualitative and quantitative data, these personas served as empathetic reference points - keeping users’ goals, frustrations, and motivations at the core of every design decision made for CareerCompass.
To better understand user needs across different career stages, I developed two personas - Andrea, a student seeking structured event access, and Ethan, a graduate focused on building professional connections and referral pathways.
To better understand user needs across different career stages, I developed two personas - Andrea, a student seeking structured event access, and Ethan, a graduate focused on building professional connections and referral pathways.
User Flow
User Flow
Before diving into design iterations, I created a structured user flow to visualize the end-to-end experience within CareerCompass. The goal was to simplify navigation and clearly map how users move from discovering the platform to registering for events and managing their profiles.
Before diving into design iterations, I created a structured user flow to visualize the end-to-end experience within CareerCompass. The goal was to simplify navigation and clearly map how users move from discovering the platform to registering for events and managing their profiles.
This flow became a guiding reference that helped refine screen priorities, ensuring that every interaction felt intentional and user-friendly.
This flow became a guiding reference that helped refine screen priorities, ensuring that every interaction felt intentional and user-friendly.
Wireframing + Lo-Fi Prototyping
Wireframing + Lo-Fi Prototyping
In the ideation phase of CareerCompass, I translated user insights into structured design concepts that addressed key needs such as event discovery, registration flow, and personalized recommendations. The goal was to design a clean, intuitive experience where users could easily find, save, and manage career-related events all in one place.
In the ideation phase of CareerCompass, I translated user insights into structured design concepts that addressed key needs such as event discovery, registration flow, and personalized recommendations. The goal was to design a clean, intuitive experience where users could easily find, save, and manage career-related events all in one place.
Focusing on clarity and accessibility, I mapped out the information architecture and defined the app’s primary sections — Home, Search, Favorites, Tickets, and Profile. Each section was designed to guide users seamlessly through their journey, from discovering events to confirming their registrations.
Focusing on clarity and accessibility, I mapped out the information architecture and defined the app’s primary sections — Home, Search, Favorites, Tickets, and Profile. Each section was designed to guide users seamlessly through their journey, from discovering events to confirming their registrations.
These wireframes served as the blueprint for usability testing, helping validate the navigation structure and flow before moving into high-fidelity design. By maintaining a minimal layout and consistent hierarchy, I ensured that every element contributed to a frictionless event discovery experience.
These wireframes served as the blueprint for usability testing, helping validate the navigation structure and flow before moving into high-fidelity design. By maintaining a minimal layout and consistent hierarchy, I ensured that every element contributed to a frictionless event discovery experience.
Hi-Fi Prototyping
Hi-Fi Prototyping
Transitioning from low-fidelity wireframes to polished, interactive designs, I focused on creating a cohesive visual language that aligned with the CareerCompass brand. Every screen was refined through multiple design iterations and user feedback sessions.
Transitioning from low-fidelity wireframes to polished, interactive designs, I focused on creating a cohesive visual language that aligned with the CareerCompass brand. Every screen was refined through multiple design iterations and user feedback sessions.
Refined Event Discovery Experience
Enhanced visual hierarchy with event images and card layouts.
Introduced “Upcoming” and “Recommended” sections based on user preferences.
Applied consistent brand colors and typography for clarity and familiarity.
Streamlined Search and Filters
Added quick category chips for easy event browsing.
Optimized spacing and contrast to improve readability.
Simplified icon placement for smoother navigation.
Informative and Action-Driven Event Page
Included high-quality banners and structured content blocks.
Emphasized clear CTAs (“Register Now”) for accessibility.
Balanced visuals and whitespace to guide user attention.
Refined Event Discovery Experience
Enhanced visual hierarchy with event images and card layouts.
Introduced “Upcoming” and “Recommended” sections based on user preferences.
Applied consistent brand colors and typography for clarity and familiarity.
Streamlined Search and Filters
Added quick category chips for easy event browsing.
Optimized spacing and contrast to improve readability.
Simplified icon placement for smoother navigation.
Informative and Action-Driven Event Page
Included high-quality banners and structured content blocks.
Emphasized clear CTAs (“Register Now”) for accessibility.
Balanced visuals and whitespace to guide user attention.
Design System
Design System
The CareerCompass Design System was created to bring clarity, consistency, and scalability to the app. It reflects the brand’s purpose of guiding early-career professionals through a clean, approachable, and optimistic visual language. Each element - from color and typography to buttons and navigation — was crafted to ensure a cohesive and human-centered experience.
The CareerCompass Design System was created to bring clarity, consistency, and scalability to the app. It reflects the brand’s purpose of guiding early-career professionals through a clean, approachable, and optimistic visual language. Each element - from color and typography to buttons and navigation — was crafted to ensure a cohesive and human-centered experience.
User Testing
User Testing
After developing the high-fidelity prototype, I conducted user testing sessions with students and professionals to gather feedback on usability and visual clarity.
After developing the high-fidelity prototype, I conducted user testing sessions with students and professionals to gather feedback on usability and visual clarity.
From the first round, a few key improvements were made:
From the first round, a few key improvements were made:
Simplified navigation on the Home and Search screens.
Adjusted event details layout for better readability and clearer CTAs.
Enhanced visual hierarchy on Favorites and Tickets screens.
Simplified navigation on the Home and Search screens.
Adjusted event details layout for better readability and clearer CTAs.
Enhanced visual hierarchy on Favorites and Tickets screens.
A follow-up testing round showed positive responses, noting smoother flow and stronger visual consistency. Minor tweaks included:
A follow-up testing round showed positive responses, noting smoother flow and stronger visual consistency. Minor tweaks included:
Fixing small button redirection issues.
Improving contrast and spacing for better accessibility.
Fixing small button redirection issues.
Improving contrast and spacing for better accessibility.
Overall, testers found CareerCompass easy to use and visually engaging.
Overall, testers found CareerCompass easy to use and visually engaging.
CareerCompass taught me
CareerCompass taught me
CareerCompass has been a journey of exploration and growth, transforming from an idea into a user-focused platform that connects individuals with career events and networking opportunities. The process taught me how research-driven design can bridge gaps between intention and user impact.
CareerCompass has been a journey of exploration and growth, transforming from an idea into a user-focused platform that connects individuals with career events and networking opportunities. The process taught me how research-driven design can bridge gaps between intention and user impact.
Embracing user-centered design helped me prioritize clarity, accessibility, and engagement at every stage. Understanding user needs and behaviors shaped not only the interface but also my perspective on creating meaningful, purpose-driven digital experiences.
Embracing user-centered design helped me prioritize clarity, accessibility, and engagement at every stage. Understanding user needs and behaviors shaped not only the interface but also my perspective on creating meaningful, purpose-driven digital experiences.