Starmaster Space Education
Transforming a brochure-style WordPress site into a SaaS-grade education platform
Mission Brief
Starmaster's vision was bold: make space-industry careers feel as tangible as tomorrow's homework assignment. Their existing WordPress site told the story—just not convincingly. We set out to build a platform worthy of that mission.
Over eight weeks, we engineered a full-stack SaaS experience where students self-enrol, teachers spin up Google Classrooms in seconds, and administrators orchestrate everything from a single dashboard.
Journey to Launch
| Phase | User Impression | Our Work |
|---|---|---|
| Ignition | "Wow—this loads fast!" | Re-architected the frontend with Next.js & Tailwind, cutting first-paint time by 95%. |
| Lift-Off | "I registered and got my course instantly." | Built a self-service enrolment flow that provisions classrooms automatically. |
| Mission Control | "We finally see real-time learner data." | Integrated Drive, Calendar, Gmail & Classroom APIs into one layer. |
Under-the-Hood Flow
Behind the Scenes
- Next.js + TypeScript deliver blazing-fast, type-safe pages.
- Google Cloud Run hosts containerised micro-services that deploy in under a minute.
- OAuth 2.0 and role-based access produce enterprise-grade security without extra clicks.
Platform Showcase
Students navigate through space career pathways with engaging visuals and clear progression tracks—making complex career decisions feel approachable and exciting.
One-click registration that connects directly to Google Classroom—no complex forms, no waiting periods, just instant access to learning.
Partnership & Team Pages
Clean, modern team layouts that highlight expertise while maintaining the space education theme throughout.
Impact at a Glance
| Metric | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. page load | 17+s | < 3 s |
| Classroom setup | 10 min / course | < 1 min |
| Admin workload | High | ↓ 80% |
Performance Transformation
The numbers tell one story—but the real proof is in the speed tests. Here's the dramatic before-and-after:
From a sluggish 4+ second load time to blazing-fast sub-500ms delivery—that's the difference between losing visitors and converting them into engaged learners.
Ready for Your Own Lift-Off?
Whether you're training astronauts or onboarding accountants, we create digital experiences that feel effortless for users and powerful for teams. Let's chart your course together.