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JUUUPORT

Online advice platform by young people for young people who have problems online

JUUUPORT

JUUUPORT is an advice and information platform that offers young people support with problems in the digital space. Support is provided by volunteer JUUUPORT scouts who advise their peers in difficult situations such as cyberbullying, internet fraud or data protection issues. 

In more complex cases, the scouts are supported by experienced specialists from the fields of psychology, education, online counseling and law. The service is supplemented by comprehensive online guides, the latest news on digital dangers and helpful information material to make it easier for young people to use the internet safely.

makandra accompanied the conception, development and UI & UX design of the counseling system on the JUUUPORT website with the aim of creating a user-friendly and effective solution for young people. In addition, makandra is responsible for hosting and operating the counseling platform.

Industry

Online counseling and youth support

Technology

Ruby on Rails, Unpoly (JavaScript-Framework)

Services

Consulting, Conception, Development, UI & UX-Design, Hosting & Administration

Key challenges

  • Redesign of a user-oriented and youth-friendly advisory platform
    The existing solution, a classic form with several fields on the website, was perceived as unappealing and no longer up to date. The aim of the project was therefore to develop an appealing and functional platform that is specifically tailored to the needs of the young target group.
  • Optimization of the editing processes and efficient support for the scouts
    Another main focus was on optimizing the cumbersome and not very user-friendly editing processes. The new platform was also intended to reduce the workload of the scouts in the advisory process.

Screen designs Insights into the project

Our solution for JUUUPORT

Modern design and youthful communication style

The platform has been given a modern and appealing design, which is also intended to ensure that those seeking advice feel comfortable and in good hands. A new feature makes the advice service more accessible: young people can now also communicate their concerns in the form of voice messages. Inspired by popular communication apps, this creates a communication style that appeals to teenagers and young people and clearly stands out from a traditional form. 

Responsible handling of sensitive data

Sensitive data is stored in encrypted form and processes are anonymized after a while to protect those affected. A special approval process ensures that serious cases are taken over by qualified teams, such as the specialist psychological team. 

Process optimization and case categorization

The new processes have been improved so that the categorization of cases is much more efficient. The aim is to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours. This is supported by a notification system that informs specialist advisors both when new inquiries are received and in the event of possible delays in order to ensure prompt processing and optimal management of the advisory process.

The collaboration with makandra was consistently positive. The team impressed us with their warm and professional support and a customized web solution that perfectly matched our needs. The individual approach and commitment exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended!
Esther Käßmann Media education project management, JUUUPORT e.V.

Technical implementation

At the beginning, the goals and challenges of the project were determined through first discussions and a workshop with the customer and an initial idea was developed. Based on this, a detailed user flow was created and specific wireframes were developed to comprehensively map the user journey. The next step was to create the actual design. A comprehensive design system was developed for this purpose, which included everything from the basics such as colors, typography, graphics and layouts to individual components and fully developed screen designs for desktop and mobile views.

The result is a landing page with a chat look. This means that those seeking advice don't have to type their request into a dull form, but have the feeling that they are writing to a friend via social media (including emojis and voice messages).
Laura Hacker Head of UI makandra GmbH

Project scope Our services for JUUUPORT

Consulting

Conception

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