LaunchPad Making Onboarding Easy & Engaging ?
LaunchPad Making Onboarding Easy & Engaging ?
Engaging 🚀
A student-led initiative to help users take their first step
in IDEA.ENV
Idea About
💡 ?
• New users often struggle with onboarding and don’t know how to
start.
• Many users sign up but don’t stay
engaged.
• LaunchPad is an interactive first mission designed to help
users take action quickly.
Impact
• Makes the platform feel more
? welcoming &
engaging.
• Encourages immediate participation, increasing
• Helps students gain retention.
confidence & connect with the community
early on.
Audienc
e?
• 13-17-year-old students who are excited about innovation but
may feel overwhelmed.
• New users who need a clear, structured first
step.
What can we use to communicate it?
• Step-by-step interactive onboarding walkthrough
• Gamified "LaunchPad Badge" for completing the first
challenge
• Short 30-60 sec animated explainer video
• Real-time progress bar to guide new users
Executing 🔧
How can we make it
real?
1️⃣Redesign the homepage to highlight "LaunchPad"
• Add a clear "Start Your First Mission" button on the
homepage.
• Use fewer words, more visuals to explain how IDEA.ENV
works. pop-up for new users
2️⃣Add an onboarding
• A small welcome pop-up that explains "LaunchPad" and gives them a
first task.
• Example: "Welcome to IDEA.ENV! 🚀 Ready to start? Choose a mission
3️⃣Simplify the navigation bar
• Rename tabs to be more beginner-friendly (e.g., "Projects" → "Start a
Project").
• Add a "New Here?" section with quick-start resources.