This study investigates the potential benefits of a smartphone application designed to enhance student experiences at IADE, Universidade Europeia (Portugal) by providing real-time information on campus space occupancy, availability, and indoor environmental quality. Focus group sessions with 33 s-year BSc Design students highlighted issues like overcrowded areas, insufficient dedicated study spaces, and unclear classroom usage policies. Students primarily use campus facilities for studying and collaborating, and they appreciated the proposed app’s features, including real-time data on occupancy and indoor environmental quality, which would improve their search for suitable study environments. Suggested additional features included desk and equipment reservation systems, integration of lab and studio waiting lists, and event notifications. While the app is expected to positively impact students who already use campus facilities, it may not attract those who prefer studying off-campus. Although the study provided useful insights, it is important to consider that it is limited by the lack of sample diversity: all participants were enrolled in the same course and year, and the nature of the course may also induce a bias. Pre-existing dynamics between participants also may have affected the length and depth of discourse during the sessions. Further research should include a broader sample of both students and faculty.