Improving user experience for Taikoza learners

Taikoza is a community drum group in Wellington, run by passionate volunteers who wanted members to build skills and feel more performance-ready between lessons. We designed a tablet-friendly website for self-directed learning — curated content, video demonstrations of synchronised drum techniques, basic music theory, and a member-managed space for collaboration.

Type  Website
Client Taikoza Wellington
Role UX/UI Designer
Skills Photoshop, Figma, Research, Sitemap, Wireframe, Prototyping

Problem
Members span a wide range of ages, learning styles, and musical backgrounds, and many struggle to keep up during group lessons. How could we help them learn more effectively at their own pace, and arrive better prepared for performances?

Epiphany
Research showed members wanted closer alignment between teaching and learning, stronger group connection, and more room for self-directed study. That insight shaped a new member section on the existing website, built around learning and engagement resources tailored specifically to Taikoza.

Process
I gathered and organised the content, then designed a user-friendly interface and interaction structure around it.

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Low-fidelity sketches came first, used to gather quick feedback on navigation, content organisation, and naming conventions.

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That feedback shaped a high-fidelity Figma prototype, which members then tested on tablets by completing real tasks on the site.

Testing insights fed directly into the final design, refining content, navigation, and interaction.

Outcome
The revised website boosted engagement with accessible, self-paced learning materials, strengthened community connection, and better prepared members for performances. Further iterations were proposed based on ongoing feedback.

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