Tiktok-
Creator University

I spearheaded the UX for TikTok's inaugural university platform, crafting a cross-platform learning experience that enabled users with different skill levels to learn and enhance their content creation skills in an easy, engaging, and fun way.

Role

UX STRATEGY / UX DESIGN

Agency/Client

AKCELO / TikTok US

Tiktok-
Creator University

I spearheaded the UX for TikTok's inaugural university platform, crafting a cross-platform learning experience that enabled users with different skill levels to learn and enhance their content creation skills in an easy, engaging, and fun way.

Role

UX STRATEGY / UX DESIGN

Agency/Client

AKCELO / TikTok US

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THE TASK

Design a versatile learning platform [Hub] tailored for the TikTok US market, supporting self-learning and live-course experiences. The platform [Hub] should address the specific needs of two distinct user groups, ensuring a personalised and engaging learning journey.

Design a versatile learning platform [Hub] tailored for the TikTok US market, supporting self-learning and live-course experiences. The platform [Hub] should address the specific needs of two distinct user groups, ensuring a personalised and engaging learning journey.

Design a versatile learning platform [Hub] tailored for the TikTok US market, supporting self-learning and live-course experiences. The platform [Hub] should address the specific needs of two distinct user groups, ensuring a personalised and engaging learning journey.

Design a versatile learning platform [Hub] tailored for the TikTok US market, supporting self-learning and live-course experiences. The platform [Hub] should address the specific needs of two distinct user groups, ensuring a personalised and engaging learning journey.

Design a versatile learning platform [Hub] tailored for the TikTok US market, supporting self-learning and live-course experiences. The platform [Hub] should address the specific needs of two distinct user groups, ensuring a personalised and engaging learning journey.

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01

THE Task

Design a versatile learning platform [Hub] tailored for the TikTok US market, supporting self-learning and live-course experiences. The platform [Hub] should address the specific needs of two distinct user groups, ensuring a personalised and engaging learning journey.

Design a versatile learning platform [Hub] tailored for the TikTok US market, supporting self-learning and live-course experiences. The platform [Hub] should address the specific needs of two distinct user groups, ensuring a personalised and engaging learning journey.

Design a versatile learning platform [Hub] tailored for the TikTok US market, supporting self-learning and live-course experiences. The platform [Hub] should address the specific needs of two distinct user groups, ensuring a personalised and engaging learning journey.

Design a versatile learning platform [Hub] tailored for the TikTok US market, supporting self-learning and live-course experiences. The platform [Hub] should address the specific needs of two distinct user groups, ensuring a personalised and engaging learning journey.

Design a versatile learning platform [Hub] tailored for the TikTok US market, supporting self-learning and live-course experiences. The platform [Hub] should address the specific needs of two distinct user groups, ensuring a personalised and engaging learning journey.

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THE challenge

CRoss-platforms INtegration
The learning platform (Hub) needs to integrate seamlessly with TikTok's current user profile and platforms, including a Splash page handling live content and RSVPs. The design should ensure smooth navigation between the Hub, Splash page, and RSVP module.
Course format design
The learning platform (Hub) needs to accommodate two distinct audience tiers capable of delivering 20 lessons with live content across three learning modules over a three-month period.
Multi-tier-audience
The two distinct audience tiers have different access points and features and cross-platform use.
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THE CHALLENGE

CRoss-platforms INtegration
The learning platform (Hub) needs to integrate seamlessly with TikTok's current user profile and platforms, including a Splash page handling live content and RSVPs. The design should ensure smooth navigation between the Hub, Splash page, and RSVP module.
Course format design
The learning platform (Hub) needs to accommodate two distinct audience tiers capable of delivering 20 lessons with live content across three learning modules over a three-month period.
Muti-tier audience
The two distinct audience tiers have different access points and features and cross-platform use.
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DESIGN PROCESS

DESIGN PROCESS

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Approach

Information gathering/Workshop
Stakeholder interview to identify the needs, limitations, scalability, and feature requirements of the learning platform [Hub].
Landscape Analysis
Comprehensive research into best practices for learning platform experiences and self-learning interactions, focusing on incorporating gamification mechanics.
Human-centric design
Empathising with the two-tier audience's needs, motivations, and limitations to design flows and features for seamless navigation through the platform and course program.

04

Methodology

Proto-personas
Creation of persona profiles for both general and managed creators, identifying their pain points, needs, and limitations to inform targeted design solutions.
Sitemapping
Creating a blueprint that outlines the platform's structure. Ensuring easy navigation through the various components and cross-platform modules in alignment with the user's needs and goals.
Prototyping
Low-fi prototyping of the two user flows, with a focus on integration points, and navigation to test for usability and align with stakeholder expectations.

03

Approach

Information gathering/Workshop
Stakeholder interview to identify the needs, limitations, scalability, and feature requirements of the learning platform [Hub].
Landscape Analysis
Comprehensive research into best practices for learning platform experiences and self-learning interactions, focusing on incorporating gamification mechanics.
Human Centric 
Empathising with the two-tier audience's needs, motivations, and limitations to design flows and features for seamless navigation through the platform and course program.

04

Methodology

Proto-personas
Creation of persona profiles for both general and managed creators, identifying their pain points, needs, and limitations to inform targeted design solutions.
Sitemapping
Creating a blueprint that outlines the platform's structure. Ensuring easy navigation through the various components and cross-platform modules in alignment with the user's needs and goals.
Prototyping
Low-fi prototyping of the two user flows, with a focus on integration points, and navigation to test for usability and align with stakeholder expectations.
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THE Solution

A comprehensive learning platform dashboard (Hub) supporting two user login tiers, aggregating courses and live content. It syncs with the Splash page to link and alert users about live events.

A comprehensive learning platform dashboard (Hub) supporting two user login tiers, aggregating courses and live content. It syncs with the splash page to link and alert users about live events.

A comprehensive learning platform dashboard (Hub) supporting two user login tiers, aggregating courses and live content. It syncs with the splash page to link and alert users about live events.

A comprehensive learning platform dashboard (Hub) supporting two user login tiers, aggregating courses and live content. It syncs with the splash page to link and alert users about live events.

A comprehensive learning platform dashboard (Hub) supporting two user login tiers, aggregating courses and live content. It syncs with the splash page to link and alert users about live events.

Ecosystem APPROACH
Enabling seamless navigation for tier one users (Managed Creators) to access live courses on the Splash page via a dashboard link, using the same login credentials.
Modular and Scalable
A modular design system, catering for both user tiers: "Managed" and "General Creators". Enabling modules and functionality to be shown or hidden through a multi-tier login.
Cross-platform Consistency
The seamless integration of Splash page content offers Managed Creators a live course overview and direct RSVP, alongside smooth navigation between the dashboard and Splash page. Managed creators will receive reminders for upcoming live courses.
Ecosystem design
Reminders, notifications and gamified progress indicators make the learning experiences intuitive and fun.

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THE Solution

A comprehensive learning platform dashboard (Hub) supporting two user login tiers, aggregating courses and live content. It syncs with the Splash page to link and alert users about live events.

A comprehensive learning platform dashboard (Hub) supporting two user login tiers, aggregating courses and live content. It syncs with the splash page to link and alert users about live events.

A comprehensive learning platform dashboard (Hub) supporting two user login tiers, aggregating courses and live content. It syncs with the splash page to link and alert users about live events.

A comprehensive learning platform dashboard (Hub) supporting two user login tiers, aggregating courses and live content. It syncs with the splash page to link and alert users about live events.

A comprehensive learning platform dashboard (Hub) supporting two user login tiers, aggregating courses and live content. It syncs with the splash page to link and alert users about live events.

Ecosystem APPROACH
Enabling seamless navigation for tier one users (Managed Creators) to access live courses on the Splash page via a dashboard link, using the same login credentials.
Modular and Scalable
A modular design system, catering for both user tiers: "Managed" and "General Creators". Enabling modules and functionality to be shown or hidden through a multi-tier login.
Cross-platform Consistency
The seamless integration of Splashpage content offers Managed Creators a live course overview and direct RSVP, alongside smooth navigation between the dashboard and Splash page. Managed creators will receive reminders for upcoming live courses.
Ecosystem design
Reminders, notifications and gamified progress indicators make the learning experiences intuitive and fun.
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User Tiers

DEFINITION AND FEATURE REQUIREMENTS

USER TIERS

DEFINITION AND FEATURE REQUIREMENTS

TIER 1

MANAGED CREATORS

Definition
TikTok Influencers with a growing user base, sponsored and invited by TikTok.
Needs
• First tier login for the Hub and Splash page
• Course selection and navigation
• To RSVP for live sessions on the Splash page
• Reminders for RSVPs
Features
• First tier login for the Hub and Splash page
• Course selection and navigation
• To RSVP for live sessions on the Splash page
• Reminders for RSVPs

TIER 2

General CREATORS

Definition
TikTok users learning to become TikTok influencers.
Needs
• Access to the Hub
• Complete courses on the Hub
• Access to recorded educational content (live-session)
Features
• Second tier login for the Hub (only)
• Course selection and navigation 

TIER 1

managed creators

Definition
TikTok Influencers with a growing user base, sponsored and invited by TikTok.
Needs
• First tier login for the Hub and Splash page
• Course selection and navigation
• To RSVP for live sessions on the Splash page
• Reminders for RSVPs
Features
• First tier login for the Hub and Splash page
• Course selection and navigation
• To RSVP for live sessions on the Splash page
• Reminders for RSVPs

TIER 2

General creators

Definition
TikTok users learning to become TikTok influencers.
Needs
• Access to the Hub
• Complete courses on the Hub
• Access to recorded educational content (live-session)
Features
• Second tier login for the Hub (only)
• Course selection and navigation 

User FLows

FLOW AND FEATURE MAPPING

USER FLows

FLOW AND FEATURE MAPPING

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Low-fi WIREFRAMES

Dashboard - General Creator (T2)

Low-fi WIREFRAMES

Dashboard - General Creator (T2)

07.1 Course/Overview

06.1 Course/101

06.2 Course/201

06.3 Course/301

06.1 Course/101

06.2 Course/201

06.3 Course/301

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Dashboard_1.2
Dashboard_1.3

Dashboard - Managed Creator (T1)

Dashboard - Managed Creator (T1)

Dashboard - Managed Creator (T1)

Dashboard - Managed Creator (T1)

Dashboard - Managed Creator (T1)

07.1 Life Events/Overview

07.1 Live Events/Events

07.2 Live Events/Upcoming

07.3 Live Events/Planned

07.1 Live Events/Events

07.2 Live Events/Upcoming

07.3 Live Events/Planned

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Courses - Creators (T1/T2)

Courses - Creators (T1/T2)

Courses - Creators (T1/T2)

Courses - Creators (T1/T2)

Courses - Creators (T1/T2)

08.1 Course/Flow

08.1 Course/Start

08.2 Course/Progress

08.3 Course/Accomplished

08.1 Course/Start

08.2 Course/Progress

08.3 Course/Accomplished

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FINAL SCREENS

Dashboard - General Creator (T2)

Final Screens

Dashboard - General Creator (T2)

07.1 Course/Overview

06.1 Course/101

06.2 Course/201

06.3 Course/301

06.1 Course/101

06.2 Course/201

06.3 Course/301

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Dashboard - Managed Creator (T1)

Dashboard - Managed Creator (T1)

Dashboard - Managed Creator (T1)

Dashboard - Managed Creator (T1)

Dashboard - Managed Creator (T1)

07.1 Life Events/Overview

07.1 Live Events/Events

07.2 Live Events/Upcoming

07.3 Live Events/Planned

07.1 Live Events/Events

07.2 Live Events/Upcoming

07.3 Live Events/Planned

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Courses - Creators (T1/T2)

Courses - Creators (T1/T2)

Courses - Creators (T1/T2)

Courses - Creators (T1/T2)

Courses - Creators (T1/T2)

08.1 Course/Flow

08.1 Course/Start

08.2 Course/Progress

08.3 Course/Accomplished

08.1 Course/Start

08.2 Course/Progress

08.3 Course/Accomplished

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TIkTOK UNIVERSITY

The platform is live in the US and set to expand to English-speaking countries, with plans to extend into Europe and Asia. Visit the live website: tiktokcreatoruniversity.com

The platform is live in the US and set to expand to English-speaking countries, with plans to extend into Europe and Asia. Visit the live website:
tiktokcreatoruniversity.com

The platform is live in the US and set to expand to English-speaking countries, with plans to extend into Europe and Asia. Visit the live website:
tiktokcreatoruniversity.com

The platform is live in the US and set to expand to English-speaking countries, with plans to extend into Europe and Asia. Visit the live website:
tiktokcreatoruniversity.com

The platform is live in the US and set to expand to English-speaking countries, with plans to extend into Europe and Asia. Visit the live website:
tiktokcreatoruniversity.com

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TIkTOK UNIVERSITY

The platform is live in the US and set to expand to English-speaking countries, with plans to extend into Europe and Asia. Visit the live website: tiktokcreatoruniversity.com

The platform is live in the US and set to expand to English-speaking countries, with plans to extend into Europe and Asia. Visit the live website:
tiktokcreatoruniversity.com

The platform is live in the US and set to expand to English-speaking countries, with plans to extend into Europe and Asia. Visit the live website:
tiktokcreatoruniversity.com

The platform is live in the US and set to expand to English-speaking countries, with plans to extend into Europe and Asia. Visit the live website:
tiktokcreatoruniversity.com

The platform is live in the US and set to expand to English-speaking countries, with plans to extend into Europe and Asia. Visit the live website:
tiktokcreatoruniversity.com

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Hi, I'm Bjørn
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