Product Decision
Why we decided to support existing paper examination workflows instead of forcing institutions to change
Institutions trust their existing processes. Here's why Markelo adapts to them, not the other way around.
Jul 2026Building Markelo in Public
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Research Findings
What 30 lecturer interviews taught us about marking fatigue
Early research findings from our lecturer research community, and what they mean for how we design anonymous marking tools.
Jul 2026
Design Update
Redesigning the moderation flow after examiner feedback
How input from examination officers shaped a simpler, faster moderation experience.
Jun 2026
Team Progress
Our first cohort of Builder Programme interns has joined
Introducing the first 20 interns across product, engineering, research, and operations.
Jun 2026
Lessons Learned
Why we're building the waitlist before the product
On choosing trust-building and community over a rushed launch.
May 2026
Research Findings
Examination officers on audit trails: what we heard
Insights from examination officers on accountability and record-keeping gaps in current systems.
May 2026