Musica Viva
UX Lead (Consulting)
2015 – 2016 · Adelaide, SA · Learning Management System
Harmonizing with the User: Striking a Chord in UX Design
The Musica Viva in Schools project stands as a testament to effective and thoughtful product design and deployment. Despite its challenging complexities, the program was launched across Australia in a timely manner, and required only a minimum of rework and QA fixes during the rollout phase.
The project's success was due in part to the foresight in creating a Business Objectives Sheet that outlined initial targets and allowed for the flexible addition and removal of goals as the product lifecycle evolved. A critical win was the crowdsourcing feature of the app, which was rapidly embraced and integrated into the teaching practices of educators across the nation.
Now, three years after its launch, the web application remains an active and valued tool in schools across Australia. Ongoing updates and revisions, informed by the original roadmap, ensure that the app continues to provide value and evolve with the changing needs of its users.
CASE STUDIES
Design
Pioneering the intersection of music and technology by creating a user-friendly digital platform for music learning.
Discovery (MV)
Orchestrating problem-defining workshops, I elucidated the key drivers behind each need, shaping a strategic approach to address them.
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.”