Airi Nakayama

Airi Nakayama

Be Connected

Be Connected

Be Connected

Be Connected

A UX audit for an Australian Government initiative supporting older Australians (50+) in building digital skills and staying safe online.

A UX audit for an Australian Government initiative supporting older Australians (50+) in building digital skills and staying safe online.

A UX audit for an Australian Government initiative supporting older Australians (50+) in building digital skills and staying safe online.

A UX audit for an Australian Government initiative supporting older Australians (50+) in building digital skills and staying safe online.

Project Summary

“Be Connected” is a free Australian Government initiative that helps older Australians (50+) build digital skills, gain confidence online, and stay safe. We conducted a UX audit of the existing website, combining insights from user testing and analytics analysis, and produced a report outlining recommendations to improve the site’s overall user experience.

“Be Connected” is a free Australian Government initiative that helps older Australians (50+) build digital skills, gain confidence online, and stay safe. We conducted a UX audit of the existing website, combining insights from user testing and analytics analysis, and produced a report outlining recommendations to improve the site’s overall user experience.

My Contribution

As the lead UX designer, I was responsible for the end-to-end process. This included conducting a website analysis, running user testing sessions, and carrying out analytics analysis to uncover key insights. I then consolidated the findings into a comprehensive report and presented the recommendations directly to the client, ensuring clarity and alignment on the next steps.

As the lead UX designer, I was responsible for the end-to-end process. This included conducting a website analysis, running user testing sessions, and carrying out analytics analysis to uncover key insights. I then consolidated the findings into a comprehensive report and presented the recommendations directly to the client, ensuring clarity and alignment on the next steps.

Client:

Federal Courts of Australia

My Role:

Lead Designer

Year:

2024

Service Provided:

UX/UI Design

User Experience Design

User Research & User Flows

Wireframing

Prototyping

Animation design

Analyzing User Journeys with Analytics

I studied the existing website’s Google Analytics, focusing on the main user journey of searching for and exploring courses. I identified major drop-off points and recurring patterns, then mapped these against specific site pages to analyse why users were disengaging at those stages.

I studied the existing website’s Google Analytics, focusing on the main user journey of searching for and exploring courses. I identified major drop-off points and recurring patterns, then mapped these against specific site pages to analyse why users were disengaging at those stages.

Initial Personas and their user flows for the marketing landing page

Improving Content Discovery

One key focus area was the Browse Content page, where users search for suitable courses. Our analysis revealed that users were often confused by the distinction between course categories, courses, and activity pages, which left them disoriented. To improve usability, we suggested using checkboxes to make it clearer that multiple filters could be applied at once.

We also evaluated the tile layout and recommended grouping content under clear subheadings such as “Topics,” “Courses,” “Podcasts,” and “Articles.” By default, the catalogue currently sorts by Topics, meaning users who don’t apply filters may only see Topics for an extended time and miss other content types. Dividing the content with subheadings would reduce confusion and allow users to view all content types at a glance, improving navigation and discoverability.

Initial Personas and their user flows for the marketing landing page

Streamlining Course Navigation

On the current site, some courses within a topic are divided across two separate pages, requiring users to take an extra click to access all content. We recommended replacing the additional page with subheadings on a single page, which would save users time and create a more streamlined learning experience.

Initial Personas and their user flows for the marketing landing page

Key Findings and Next Steps

The overall site flow and new page structures are effective, but there are opportunities to further enhance the user experience by refining smaller elements. Improvements such as adding relevant information, filtering options, and mobile-specific design considerations will help users find content more efficiently and navigate the platform with greater ease. It is equally important to streamline unnecessary content, providing concise and targeted information so users can focus on what matters most. We discussed these findings with the client and incorporated their input into the final report.