Centralys

Company: centralys

Role: Lead Product Designer

Industry: EdTech / SaaS
(Learning Management Systems)

Modern LMS for technical & professional course completion

Overview

Centralys is a modern Learning Management System (LMS) designed to help learners complete technical and professional courses efficiently. Built for both students and administrators, the platform streamlines course management, improves engagement, and simplifies onboarding for users transitioning from instructor-led programs to self-paced online learning.
The goal was to create a scalable LMS that balances powerful administrative tools with an intuitive learner experience.

My Contributions

• Led end-to-end product design - from user research, journey mapping, and wireframing to high-fidelity design and developer handoff.
• Collaborated closely with developers and stakeholders to create an intuitive experience for both students and administrators.
• Designed adaptable UI components supporting dark and light modes for improved accessibility and usability.

+52%

Increase in course completion rate after launch

1.7x

Compared to the previous manual enrollment flow

New LMS customers acquired shortly after launch

The Challenge

Centralys needed to evolve from traditional live, instructor-led training into a scalable self-service learning platform without losing engagement or clarity.

Key challenges included:
• Designing an LMS that works for both non-technical learners and advanced users
• Balancing admin functionality with a simple learner experience
• Improving course navigation, onboarding, and progress tracking

The goal was to streamline course delivery, improve learner engagement, and position Centralys as a modern, accessible learning platform.

Process

Discovery & Research:

Interviewed students, administrators, and stakeholders to identify friction points in onboarding, course navigation, and management workflows.
Conducted competitor analysis across leading LMS platforms to identify opportunities for improvement.

Ideation & Wireframing:

Mapped user flows for both learners and administrators, focusing on simplifying navigation, course discovery, and progress tracking.
Developed low-fidelity wireframes and iterated rapidly based on feedback.

Visual Design & Prototyping:

Designed a flexible UI system supporting dark and light modes.
Created engaging visual elements to make technical course content more approachable while maintaining clarity and readability.
Ensured visual consistency with the Centralys brand system.

Testing & Iteration:

Conducted usability testing with target users to validate the redesigned flows.
Iterated on onboarding, task flows, and mobile responsiveness based on user feedback.

Key Features Delivered

• Course and user management tools for administrators
• Dark/light mode adaptable interface
• Intuitive learner dashboard with progress tracking
• Engaging course content layouts for technical subjects
• Self-service onboarding and course enrollment

Outcome & Impact

✔ Increased course completion rates by 52%
✔ Accelerated student onboarding by 1.7×
✔ Reduced administrative workload through improved course management
✔ Helped Centralys expand into enterprise LMS clients