Somlalit School App

Project Overview

The Somlalit School App was designed between 2020–2021 to support schools that were moving from manual processes to basic digital systems. I worked on this project as a UI/UX Designer, focusing on building a simple, practical, and teacher-first mobile experience.

The app helps teachers manage attendance, homework, leave, and class timetables from one place, keeping in mind the usability expectations and technical constraints of that time.e.

My Role

UI/UX Designer

I was responsible for:

• Understanding teachers’ daily workflows and challenges

• Designing clear user flows and screen structures

• Creating wireframes and high-fidelity UI designs

• Maintaining consistency and usability across the app

Tools Used: Figma, FigJam

Problem & Context (2020–2021)

During this period, most schools relied on manual registers or traditional ERP systems such as Fedena and MyClassboard. While these systems provided core functionality, they were often complex and not optimized for mobile use.

Teachers had limited time between classes and needed a solution that was fast, familiar, and easy to use during daily school operations.

UX Approach

Based on informal discussions with teachers and a review of similar school ERP apps available at the time, I focused on three key UX principles:

• Speed: Reduce steps for high-frequency tasks

• Clarity: Use simple layouts instead of feature-heavy screens

• Consistency: Apply familiar patterns across all modules

Core User Flow

Teacher Flow: Login → Dashboard → Select task (Attendance / Homework / Academics / HR) → Complete task → Save

The navigation was intentionally kept flat to minimize cognitive load.

Key UX Decisions

Attendance Management

• Color-coded attendance status (Present, Absent, Late)

• Student details visible at a glance

• Single primary action to save attendance

  
  

Homework & Timetable

• Subject-wise homework cards with clear due dates

• Day-wise structured timetable view for quick planning

These decisions helped teachers complete daily tasks quickly and with fewer errors.

Visual Design

• Calm teal color palette to create trust and focus

• Clean white backgrounds for better readability

• Rounded cards and simple icons for a friendly experience

The UI was designed for frequent daily use without visual fatigue.

Outcome & Impact

• Faster attendance marking compared to manual methods

• Better organization of homework tasks

• Improved acceptance among teachers who were new to digital tools

Within the 2020–2021 context, the app successfully supported schools during their digital transition.

Key Learnings

• Teacher-focused products must prioritize speed and clarity

• Simple UX decisions can create strong impact

• Designing within real constraints leads to better adoption

Final Reflection

This project reflects my experience designing real-world, time-appropriate UX solutions. By focusing on actual user needs and practical constraints, I was able to create a usable and scalable school management experience for teachers.

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Live App:

This app was published on the Google Play Store during 2020–2021 and was actively used by schools at that time.

-> View App on Google Play