How the ATU QuickView Poster Was Designed

A visual explanation of the QuickView concept, shown through an illustration students can understand in just a few seconds.

From tab chaos to one simple solution

The idea for the ATU QuickView poster began with a real student problem: first-years constantly switch between Moodle, Timetables, Outlook, Library, Calendar, and Student Hub. With each system on a different page, many students feel overwhelmed before they even start studying.

Our poster represents that stress visually. The student at the bottom is surrounded by flying browser windows, books and notifications – showing the academic chaos many ATU students experience daily.

Above him, the central message in a bright speech bubble reads: “ONE SITE — ALL THE PAGES THAT YOU NEED AS A STUDENT.” This slogan communicates the purpose of ATU QuickView in one sentence.

Why we chose an octopus

Instead of using plain icons, we illustrated a friendly ATU octopus character holding all major student systems: Timetables, Moodle, Outlook, Calendar, and Student Hub. Each tentacle reaches toward a platform, mirroring how QuickView works: one central start page that connects everything students already use.

The octopus also holds a phone displaying QuickView, showing that the website works on both laptop and mobile. The playful cartoon style helps the poster feel student-friendly and immediately readable from a distance.

Colour, style and visual hierarchy

We used bright comic-style colours and energetic background rays so the poster stands out on campus walls. The orange “ALL-IN-ONE!” title and yellow speech bubble draw attention first, ensuring the key message is seen even in a quick glance.

The layout follows a strong visual hierarchy:

Together, these elements tell a complete story: students go from confusion to clarity through one simple hub.

Linking the poster to the prototype

At the bottom of the poster, the ATU QuickView logo, the strong “ALL-IN-ONE!” headline, the URL and a QR code guide students directly to the prototype website.

The poster is not just decorative: it works as a fast shortcut. In just one scan, students can try the interface themselves and see how ATU QuickView simplifies their daily academic tools.