PERANCANGAN UI/UX APLIKASI NOTIFIKASI MASA STUDI MAHASISWA UIN AR-RANIRY BERBASIS ANDROID

Abstract

The Regulation of the Minister of Education and Culture (PERMENDIKBUD) No. 3 of 2020 states that
the maximum study period for undergraduate students is seven years. This policy serves as an important guide
line for universities to monitor and guide students to complete their studies on time. However, the current in
formation system at UIN Ar-Raniry has not yet provided a dedicated notification feature that regularly reminds
students about their study period. This research aims to design the User Interface (UI) and User Experience
(UX) of an Android-based notification application, specifically created for students in their 5th semester and
above at UIN Ar-Raniry. The study adopts the Design Thinking approach, which includes five key stages: Em
pathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test. Figma was used as the main tool for creating interactive proto
types. Data was collected through interviews and observations involving final-year students to explore their
real needs and user behavior. Usability testing was conducted using the System Usability Scale (SUS) method,
which resulted in an average score of 81.5, falling into the “excellent” category. This result highlights the im
portance of integrating strong UI/UX principles into educational applications. It also proves that intuitive de
sign and a smooth user experience can significantly increase student awareness and discipline regarding their
study limits. The application is expected to serve as a supportive solution for a more responsive and user
centered digital academic system.