In the face of rapid changes in higher education and the growing integration of AI and digital tools, teaching and learning design require systemic, scalable, and pedagogically grounded support. This paper presents the development and implementation of Coursophia, a custom-built digital system aimed at empowering academic staff in designing meaningful, research-based, and student-centered courses.

Grounded in instructional design models, the system guides lecturers through a structured yet flexible process of course planning, incorporating backward design principles, active learning strategies, and alignment with learning outcomes. Coursophia is not merely a digital form- it functions as a thinking partner that fosters reflection, innovation, and coherence in academic course design.

The presentation will outline the rationale, design logic, and implementation process of the system, as well as insights gained from its institutional deployment across diverse disciplines. Preliminary feedback from users highlights its value in promoting pedagogical intentionality and reducing design overload, especially among novice lecturers. This case study contributes to current discourse on educational innovation by illustrating how thoughtful digital infrastructure can enhance teaching quality at scale, while preserving academic autonomy and disciplinary diversity.

Keywords: Course Design, Higher Education Innovation, Faculty Development.