The Millikin MU2go app was the first mobile app offered by the university, designed to provide a fast, reliable mobile experience for students, faculty, families, and friends connected to the Big Blue community. It offered information about campus dining locations, hours, and menus, along with quick access to emergency contacts and frequently used apps. Users could stay updated on the latest university happenings and learn about special events they didn’t want to miss. As Millikin’s inaugural mobile app, MU2go set the foundation for streamlined, on-the-go access to essential campus resources, available for download on both iOS and Android devices.
The MU2Go app was designed to provide a seamless user experience across iOS and Android devices, offering a consistent interface that prioritized ease of use, accessibility, and alignment with Millikin’s brand guidelines. Its intuitive design incorporated the university’s colors, typography, and visual identity to create a cohesive look and feel that matched the Millikin website. The result was a positive and unified experience for students, faculty, staff, and visitors alike.
To promote the launch of Millikin University's first mobile app, "MU2go," a video was created to highlight its features and benefits. The app provides quick access to essential content such as upcoming events, dining options, and the latest Millikin news, serving students, faculty, families, and friends of the Big Blue community. As the developer of MU2go, I was featured in the video to discuss the app’s creation, design, and its role in enhancing the Millikin experience.
The app features a dynamic interface for staying updated on the latest university news and events, ensuring users never miss important happenings or special occasions. Developed with a focus on performance and user experience, the app streamlines navigation and prioritizes access to the most relevant content, making it a valuable tool for the entire community.
The app features different personas to personalize content to the target audience, ensuring that users receive relevant information based on their role within the university. This approach enhances engagement and user satisfaction by providing a tailored experience that meets the unique needs of students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
An academic dashboard provides students with quick access to Advise U, their class schedules, important academic events, and other academic resources, helping them stay organized and informed about their progress. By centralizing academic resources in one convenient location, the app simplifies the student experience and promotes academic success.
One-tap access to campus essentials such as maps, dining options, and academic information ensures users have the resources they need at their fingertips. The app’s intuitive design and user-friendly interface make it easy to navigate and find the information users are looking for, enhancing their overall experience and engagement with the university.
The MU2go app was developed using Apache Cordova, enabling a hybrid design that works seamlessly on both iOS and Android devices. The app was created to provide fast, reliable access to essential campus content, such as dining options, event details, emergency contacts, and university news. By leveraging PhoneGap’s capabilities, the app consolidated content into a single platform, filtering information by audience to meet the unique needs of students, faculty, families, and friends. This streamlined approach ensured a modern, user-friendly experience while positioning Millikin University at the forefront of mobile technology, enhancing engagement and accessibility for the Big Blue community.
The MU2go app revolutionized access to campus resources at Millikin University by providing a fast, reliable, and user-friendly mobile solution. Developed using PhoneGap, the app ensured seamless functionality across iOS and Android devices while aligning with the university's goals of engagement, accessibility, and technological innovation.