Spark LXP
Spark LXP
A multi-tenant learning experience platform designed for enterprise organizations, serving both employees consuming learning content and administrators managing courses, users, and compliance requirements.
The Challenge
Enterprise learning platforms often suffer from a disconnect between what employees need and what administrators can deliver. Existing solutions felt either too consumer-oriented (lacking enterprise controls) or too enterprise-focused (poor learning experience).
The Solution
Designed a multi-tenant learning experience platform that brings consumer-grade engagement to enterprise learning without sacrificing administrative power—addressing learner engagement, admin efficiency, design consistency across organizations, and WCAG accessibility standards.
Responsibilities
Solo designer with AI-assisted development.
Product design & UX research
Design system development
Accessibility implementation
Multi-tenant architecture design
User persona development
Competitive analysis
Tools & Technologies
The Outcome
Created a platform that serves two distinct user groups effectively: employees who want learning to feel engaging rather than mandatory, and administrators who need efficient tools for managing courses, users, and compliance across organizations.
The Challenge
Enterprise learning platforms often suffer from a disconnect between what employees need and what administrators can deliver. Existing solutions felt either too consumer-oriented (lacking enterprise controls) or too enterprise-focused (poor learning experience).
Key Problems to Solve
- Learner engagement — Traditional LMS interfaces feel like work, not discovery
- Admin efficiency — Managing courses, users, and compliance across organizations requires too many clicks
- Design consistency — Supporting multiple organizations with customizable branding while maintaining a cohesive experience
- Accessibility — Meeting WCAG standards without sacrificing visual appeal
Research & Discovery
Understanding the Users
I identified two primary personas through stakeholder interviews and competitive analysis:
The Learner (Employee)
- Wants learning to feel engaging, not mandatory
- Values progress visibility and achievement recognition
- Browses on various devices throughout the workday
- Motivated by clear pathways and visible progress
The Administrator
- Manages content for hundreds or thousands of users
- Needs quick access to compliance metrics
- Juggles multiple responsibilities beyond training
- Values efficiency and at-a-glance insights
Competitive Analysis
I studied platforms across the consumer-enterprise spectrum:
- Netflix/Spotify — Engagement-first design, personalization, discovery-oriented browsing
- Traditional LMS (Cornerstone, Workday) — Feature-rich but visually dated, steep learning curves
- Modern SaaS (Linear, Notion) — Clean interfaces, keyboard-first interactions, information density
The opportunity: Bring consumer-grade engagement to enterprise learning without sacrificing administrative power.
Design System Foundation
Building on shadcn/ui
I chose shadcn/ui as the component foundation for several reasons:
- Accessibility built-in — Radix UI primitives ensure keyboard navigation and screen reader support
- Customizable — Unstyled components allow full brand expression
- Developer-friendly — Reduces design-to-code friction
Color System
I developed a semantic color system using CSS custom properties to enable consistent theming across the multi-tenant platform while supporting organization-specific branding.
Interested in working together?
Let's discuss your next project and create something great together.
Get in Touch