Musica Viva
UX Lead (Consulting)
2015 – 2016 · Adelaide, SA · Learning Management System
Harmonizing with the User: Striking a Chord in UX Design
The Project
The Musica Viva In Schools initiative is one of the most far-reaching music education programs in Australia, engaging roughly 280,000 students each year. At its inception, Hostworks served as the key Design and Software Development partner to Musica Viva.
The Context
As a non-profit organisation, Musica Viva aimed to streamline and automate its communication processes with students, parents, and school officials to reduce operational overhead. The organization also aimed to shift from a traditional model to a crowdsourcing one, aspiring to become an interactive platform for educators to share lessons and learning experiences tied to specific content.
The Role
As the Lead UX Designer, my role was to spearhead the discovery and design phases of the user-centred design process. When I joined the project, there was considerable ambiguity around the project's scale, starting point, and the method of 'downloading' knowledge from subject matter experts. My task was to organise this knowledge effectively to create a commercially viable platform that could be scaled by Musica Viva.
CASE STUDIES
Discovery (MV)
Orchestrating problem-defining workshops, I elucidated the key drivers behind each need, shaping a strategic approach to address them.
Design
Pioneering the intersection of music and technology by creating a user-friendly digital platform for music learning.
ENDORSEMENTS
“Edgar has been a pleasure to work with. He is diligent professional, which allows him to really drill down to a client's core needs, ensuring that by the time development commences, we have a clear understanding of what needs to be built. As a result of his attention to detail, the development process is without friction, meaning that a client can start to see their vision come to life quickly and without need for changes. He will be a great asset and welcome addition to any team he joins in the future!”
“Having worked with Edgar at Hostworks gave the opportunity to learn about what User experience is all about. He is passionate, creative, enthusiastic and he is happy to share his knowledge with anyone who would listen. He is open to new ideas and always shares his good nature with the people around him, being it customer or team members. Great asset for any company.”
“Edgar was a productive and creative force in my team for almost a year. He brought a significant level of intellectual scrutiny and refreshing pragmatism to all of the projects with which he was involved. During his time in my team he produced some great work, and developed meaningful relationships with all of his colleagues and our customers. I wish him all the best for his future and have no doubt he will enjoy success wherever he goes.”