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Building a Flexible & Intuitive Program Planning Web App for Langara College
About Langara College
Langara College is one of Vancouver’s leading post-secondary institutions, serving over 23,000 students annually. Known for its high academic standards, inclusive campus culture, and strong transfer pathways to top universities, Langara plays a vital role in shaping the future of students across British Columbia and beyond.
Langara needed a digital solution that could bring clarity to a complex system. The College reached out to Ballistic Arts for a modern, intuitive platform that could help students plan their academic journey while giving internal teams the flexibility to manage evolving information.
In response, our team presented a fully custom-built web application designed to help users explore courses, programs, and pathways with ease.
The Problem
Langara’s existing tools weren’t keeping pace with the needs of students or staff.
The College needed a more engaging and structured platform to present program requirements, credit breakdowns, and course prerequisites. The most important factor was to build out the app so that essential information made sense for new and current students, teachers, and advisors alike.
At the same time, the project needed to consider the following:
- Cross-departmental input from academics, IT, operations, and third-party vendors
- Approval from various stakeholders at multiple levels
- The flexibility to evolve over time without major redevelopment
This challenge went beyond just improving content. Instead, we needed to focus on technical and organizational aspects when putting forward an appropriate solution.
The Solution
The Ballistic Arts web team designed and developed a fully decoupled JAMstack web application built with a custom WordPress backend and a modern NextJS frontend.
We focused on creating a streamlined user experience that reflected real student journeys. Our goal was to allow users to explore program options, specialization paths, and course timelines interactively.
On the backend, we equipped Langara’s team with the tools to easily manage course and program information. The main advantage of our approach is that Langara College staff do not need technical expertise.
By working collaboratively with Langara’s internal content experts and academic leaders, we ensured the final product would meet both functional needs and institutional goals. With a custom-built infrastructure and multiple layers of security, the application is designed to remain fast, safe, and scalable.
Highlights From the Process
The main thrust of the strategy was to book more clients. However there was a secondary goal: to make the user-journey smoother.
The Results
Langara College successfully launched the app at the end of March 2025.
Their team received overwhelmingly positive feedback from stakeholders across the College. Langara now has a powerful tool that provides students with clearer pathways to graduation
Because of our exceptional customer service and strong results, the project evolved into a three-year Service Level Agreement that includes hosting, maintenance, and ongoing support.
We’re proud to build solutions that empower our clients to remain self-sufficient. For Langara College, internal teams can independently update and manage content on the new web app without requiring development support. The structure also allows for long-term scalability and backend flexibility
The result isn’t just a simple web application. It’s a comprehensive platform that supports Langara’s ongoing commitment to student success, academic transparency, and digital innovation.
Get Customized, Powerful Web Applications for Your Business
In today’s digital-first world, your online tools and platforms aren’t just nice-to-haves. They are often one of the first touchpoints for your audience.
Whether you’re a college like Langara, helping students plan their futures, or a company supporting clients through complex decisions, your digital presence should do more than inform. You need to make sure that it connects and engages with your specific target market.
That’s exactly what Langara College has achieved. By investing in a custom-built, intuitive, and scalable web application, they transformed how students, faculty, and advisors interact with program planning.
What began as a one-time build evolved into a multi-year partnership because the platform didn’t just meet expectations; it raised the bar.
Now, students can easily navigate programs, explore course options, and map out their academic journey with clarity and confidence. Internal teams can manage content efficiently, adapt as needed, and serve their audience better than ever.
If you’re ready to offer that kind of experience, we can help.
At Ballistic Arts, we specialize in building digital tools that are designed for each client’s unique requirements. Whether you need a stakeholder-ready prototype or an end-to-end web app built for scale, we can support you in reaching your objectives.
