Defined Careers

Defined Careers

From an MVP to a successful e-learning platform dedicated to students and teachers to bring real-world experience into the classroom. Defined supports over 108,000 teachers in over 5,000 schools across the United States. We have been collaborating with Defined for over 4 years delivering successful results since the beginning.

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Years of collaboration

our role

Scope of our work

Defined Learning contacted us to develop the MVP version of the Defined Careers app in Ruby on Rails. The whole code-base was built from scratch which later was integrated with Defined other existing systems. Our UX/UI team was also responsible for the designs later.

Research
Strategy
Concept
UX/UI
Development
MVP product development & validation
Idea validation
Project scope discussion
MVP delivery
Long-lasting collaboration
Features variety
Client success
We began our collaboration with a discussion on the project idea, scope, and specific features to be included in the MVP version of the Defined Careers platform.
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Discuss the project scope with a selected team
Deliver the MVP to check the outcome

Collaboration overview

Business mind map

See our visualized approach to software development and business processes that provide both, a great solution and business value to our client.

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defined careers

We have developed a platform that helps our client prepare students for their futures

We integrated the system with Common App which helps apply to universities along with a customised resume system that can be easily created based on completed courses.
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Chosen by 5000+ schools. Why?

We got to see kids who usually don’t want to make a mistake, the conversations they were having, how excited they were about presenting… they had no fear! It’s completely changed the culture. ¬ Bartlett City Schools
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about the project

Project Overview

Description

MVP product version that was integrated with the existing database and integrated with various functionalities like Opportunities module, Virtual Internships, automated reports system, and customized resumes.

Challenge

To deliver the base repository from scratch using Ruby on Rails with certain integration to existing SQL Server Databases. Followed by an intuitive UX/UI design.

Outcome

Successfully developed platform that is being constantly improved with new features and technologies to keep users engaged in the offered content. Used in over 5000+ schools where 80%+ students expressed that their participation in the program broadened their perspective about potential careers!

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Additional features

We implemented those features to ensure our client's success

Among various features, these had a huge impact on the app throughout the collaboration:

  • Integration with the Common App system that allows applying to universities

  • Opportunities module for company-intern collaboration

  • Virtual Internships module consisting of lessons imitating real-life tasks that may occur during the internship

  • Automated reports system showing crucial data from different parts of the application

  • Customized resumes for students that can be generated based on finished courses, easily edited, and shared outside the application

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User types

Defined Careers is designed to enhance college and career readiness in the classroom for K-12 students in the USA. While offering access to teachers who can expand their knowledge and improve their lesson style, it offers access to larger institutions that can both access district or institution views.

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design system

Styleguide

We have developed a comprehensive design system encompassing meticulously curated fonts, an aesthetically pleasing color palette, and elegantly designed web components.

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Colors

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Components

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results

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We BUILT a dedicated style guide from scratch for easier collaboration with developers.

Assessment Flow

Lesson View

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Student Screens

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  • Top 1000 Companies Global 2021
  • Top Development Company Poland 2021
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  • 2020 HR Dream Team Award
  • 2016 Employer Branding Featured
  • 2015 HR Dream Team Award
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