The design showcases a user interface for a desktop educational platform, focusing on the sidebar navigation menu. It employs a clean and minimalist aesthetic, with clear and legible typography that enhances readability. The highlighted 'News feed' section indicates the current page, providing a straightforward indication of the user's location within the app. A numerical badge on the 'Tasks' menu item offers an at-a-glance notification, drawing attention to pending items. The sidebar also includes distinct icons for each section, although the icons are noted as not final.