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USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN
USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN
Fyde
Fyde
A University Feedback and Collaboration Platform
A University Feedback and Collaboration Platform
A University Feedback and Collaboration Platform
www.fyde.com
Project Type
Personal Project — Problem Identification, Concept Ideation, Research, Feature Scoping, Interaction Design, Visual Design, Wireframing, Prototyping
At a Glance
Fyde is a university platform, tailored to the design students of Srishti. It aims to cultivate a culture of growth through constructive feedback and mentorship.
My Role
This is a personal project, done solely by me end-to-end (with regular help from my target users)
Timeline & Status
6 weeks
www.fyde.com
THE WHY
The email that got no response.
The email that got no response.
The email that got no response.
On a fine Saturday Morning...
On a fine Saturday Morning...
On a fine Saturday Morning...
Kidding. It was probably a Wednesday morning. I was working on a project at my uni and was feeling stuck. It didn’t occur to me that I could just reach out to a friend or a faculty to give me some direction. One aspect to this was because of the demon called - “Impostor Syndrome”. I was scared that if I asked for feedback, I would have to scrap out the entire project, and was dealing with internal questions like “What if they think I’m stupid?”, or “What if I missed something important that was common sense?”. But then I thought, let me just go for it. If I have to scrap the project, then so be it.
After gathering up the courage though, the next hurdle appeared. I had to look for the email of the faculty I wanted guidance from, and even worse draft an actual email that I’m not sure they’d reply to. My friend suggested that I wait below the Cafeteria building during lunch, just so I’d catch a glimpse of them. And maybe then, I could pull them aside and hope they would be patient enough to listen to me, even though they probably saw me once the entire semester. The email option sounded so much better than this, and I ended up sending it. No Response. Doesn’t matter though.
I was frustrated at why this was so hard to do. Should it really be this scary to ask for feedback? Should it be so hard to get some feedback on a project you have been working so hard on? Is it truly so hard to connect with people that spend about 6 hours a day breathing the same air as you?
Kidding. It was probably a Wednesday morning. I was working on a project at my uni and was feeling stuck. It didn’t occur to me that I could just reach out to a friend or a faculty to give me some direction. One aspect to this was because of the demon called - “Impostor Syndrome”. I was scared that if I asked for feedback, I would have to scrap out the entire project, and was dealing with internal questions like “What if they think I’m stupid?”, or “What if I missed something important that was common sense?”. But then I thought, let me just go for it. If I have to scrap the project, then so be it.
After gathering up the courage though, the next hurdle appeared. I had to look for the email of the faculty I wanted guidance from, and even worse draft an actual email that I’m not sure they’d reply to. My friend suggested that I wait below the Cafeteria building during lunch, just so I’d catch a glimpse of them. And maybe then, I could pull them aside and hope they would be patient enough to listen to me, even though they probably saw me once the entire semester. The email option sounded so much better than this, and I ended up sending it. No Response. Doesn’t matter though.
I was frustrated at why this was so hard to do. Should it really be this scary to ask for feedback? Should it be so hard to get some feedback on a project you have been working so hard on? Is it truly so hard to connect with people that spend about 6 hours a day breathing the same air as you?
Hence, I had my problem.
Hence, I had my problem.
Hence, I had my problem.
In the current academic landscape, students often face challenges in obtaining constructive and diverse feedback on their projects, hindering their personal and academic growth. There are also not enough opportunities for inter-disciplinary collaboration and resource-sharing for collective growth.
THE OPPORTUNITY
How might we connect students and faculty across different disciplines for meaningful feedback exchange?
How might we connect students and faculty across different disciplines for meaningful feedback exchange?
How might we connect students and faculty across different disciplines for meaningful feedback exchange?
THE OPPORTUNITY
How might we connect students and faculty across different disciplines for meaningful feedback exchange?
EMPATHISING WITH THE USERS
EMPATHISING WITH THE USERS
Did anyone else face the same problem?
Did anyone else face the same problem?
Did anyone else face the same problem?
What specific academic and feedback-related needs do students and faculty members have?
What specific academic and feedback-related needs do students and faculty members have?
What specific academic and feedback-related needs do students and faculty members have?
What are the most common challenges students face when seeking feedback on their academic work?
What are the most common challenges students face when seeking feedback on their academic work?
What are the most common challenges students face when seeking feedback on their academic work?
What features/expectations do they have from such a platform?
What features/expectations do they have from such a platform?
What features/expectations do they have from such a platform?
Insights from Informal Interviews
Insights from Informal Interviews
“A feedback platform wherein I can search and get to know facilitators who have worked in a related field/on a related project so I can reach out to them for further insights.”
“There needs to be a way to develop ways for constructive peer feedback and also constructive criticism frameworks for looking at one’s own work.”
“A section with some resources like internship guidance would be helpful. Feedback can be given in the form of guidance for not only work but also general mentorship.”
“It’s good to have something like ‘featured projects’ as I would want to see the work of the person before choosing to collaborate with them.”
“Having an anonymous feature for someone who is scared to post their work on the platform would help.”
“There should be an option for posting a collaborative project between 2 people, when they’ve worked together.”
“I would love to get feedback from Srishti Alumni too. It would be great to integrate them into the system too.”
“Anonymity when it comes to giving feedback online, so people can be honest.”
“A section just for positive comments, to promote giving praise when it is due. Also helps with the imposter syndrome and not feeling good enough.”
“A feedback platform wherein I can search and get to know facilitators who have worked in a related field/on a related project so I can reach out to them for further insights.”
“A feedback platform wherein I can search and get to know facilitators who have worked in a related field/on a related project so I can reach out to them for further insights.”
“There needs to be a way to develop ways for constructive peer feedback and also constructive criticism frameworks for looking at one’s own work.”
“There needs to be a way to develop ways for constructive peer feedback and also constructive criticism frameworks for looking at one’s own work.”
“A section with some resources like internship guidance would be helpful. Feedback can be given in the form of guidance for not only work but also general mentorship.”
“A section with some resources like internship guidance would be helpful. Feedback can be given in the form of guidance for not only work but also general mentorship.”
“It’s good to have something like ‘featured projects’ as I would want to see the work of the person before choosing to collaborate with them.”
“It’s good to have something like ‘featured projects’ as I would want to see the work of the person before choosing to collaborate with them.”
“Having an anonymous feature for someone who is scared to post their work on the platform would help.”
“Having an anonymous feature for someone who is scared to post their work on the platform would help.”
“There should be an option for posting a collaborative project between 2 people, when they’ve worked together.”
“There should be an option for posting a collaborative project between 2 people, when they’ve worked together.”
“I would love to get feedback from Srishti Alumni too. It would be great to integrate them into the system too.”
“I would love to get feedback from Srishti Alumni too. It would be great to integrate them into the system too.”
“Anonymity when it comes to giving feedback online, so people can be honest.”
“Anonymity when it comes to giving feedback online, so people can be honest.”
“A section just for positive comments, to promote giving praise when it is due. Also helps with the imposter syndrome and not feeling good enough.”
“A section just for positive comments, to promote giving praise when it is due. Also helps with the imposter syndrome and not feeling good enough.”
USER SURVEY
is the major pain point in exchanging quality feedback...
24 of 36
students believe
limited interaction among students from different disciplines
22 of 36
students believe
limited feedback quality and depth
16 of 36
students believe
limited motivation and engagement
15 of 36
students believe
limited interaction with educators and mentors
15 of 36
students believe
difficulty in receiving timely feedback
14 of 36
students believe
impostor syndrome and fear of criticism
12 of 36
students believe
confusion in tracking feedback
10 of 36
students believe
not knowing how to give feedback the right way
24 of 36
students believe
limited interaction among students from different disciplines
22 of 36
students believe
limited feedback quality and depth
16 of 36
students believe
limited motivation and engagement
15 of 36
students believe
limited interaction with educators and mentors
15 of 36
students believe
difficulty in receiving timely feedback
14 of 36
students believe
impostor syndrome and fear of criticism
12 of 36
students believe
confusion in tracking feedback
10 of 36
students believe
not knowing how to give feedback the right way
is the major pain point in exchanging quality feedback...
is the major pain point in exchanging quality feedback...
29 of 36
students want to see
mentorship opportunities
24 of 36
students want to see
collaboration tools
24 of 36
students want to see
ability to give and receive feedback
22 of 36
students want to see
access to resources
19 of 36
students want to see
ability to showcase your work and get featured
18 of 36
students want to see
secure user profiles
16 of 36
students want to see
integration with existing university systems
13 of 36
students want to see
elements to encourage participation
29 of 36
students want to see
mentorship opportunities
24 of 36
students want to see
collaboration tools
24 of 36
students want to see
ability to give and receive feedback
22 of 36
students want to see
access to resources
19 of 36
students want to see
ability to showcase your work and get featured
18 of 36
students want to see
secure user profiles
16 of 36
students want to see
integration with existing university systems
13 of 36
students want to see
elements to encourage participation
as a feature on the platform...
as a feature on the platform...
as a feature on the platform...
30 of 36
students feel
access to mentorship opportunities
26 of 36
students feel
means to collaborate with peers
20 of 36
students feel
ability to upskill
20 of 36
students feel
a sense of community
is the major motivation to use such a platform...
is the major motivation to use such a platform...
is the major motivation to use such a platform...
30 of 36
students feel
access to mentorship opportunities
26 of 36
students feel
means to collaborate with peers
20 of 36
students feel
ability to upskill
20 of 36
students feel
a sense of community
DEFINING THE GOALS
Turning highlighted insights into goals...
Turning highlighted insights into goals...
GOAL #1
Facilitating Feedback Exchange
The focus is on enabling users to easily exchange feedback on academic and creative work, fostering a culture of constructive critique and personal growth.
Developing a framework for exchanging feedback.
A system where you can receive feedback, only when you give feedback.
GOAL #2
Easy access to Mentorship
The aim is to connect students with faculty and other mentors who can offer guidance, advice, and mentorship in their respective fields.
Be able to request a slot with a mentor.
Scheduling system to keep track of sessions.
GOAL #3
Discovery & Collaboration
The aim is to create an environment where users can discover and collaborate on academic and creative projects, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and personal growth.
Be able to connect with users to discuss collaboration prospects.
Showcasing your projects on your profile.
GOAL #4
Resource Collection
The focus is on offering a comprehensive resource center that provides valuable content to support users' academic and creative growth.
Encourage users to contribute valuable resources, expanding the platform's content library.
Categorize resources into relevant sections and use filters, making it easy for users to find the content they need
OVERALL GOAL
Facilitating behavioural change; encouraging a positive shift in comfortable participation in exchanging feedback and getting guidance.
Facilitating behavioural change; encouraging a positive shift in comfortable participation in exchanging feedback and getting guidance.
Facilitating behavioural change; encouraging a positive shift in comfortable participation in exchanging feedback and getting guidance.
OVERALL GOAL
Facilitating behavioural change; encouraging a positive shift in comfortable participation in exchanging feedback and getting guidance.
TARGET USER PERSONAS
Primary User - Student
Primary User - Student
Secondary User - Faculty
Secondary User - Faculty
IDEAL USER JOURNEY MAP
CONSTRAINTS
My UX Project Journey
My UX Project Journey
My UX Project Journey
Turning Constraints into Opportunities
Turning Constraints into Opportunities
Here's how I navigated constraints and emerged with valuable insights:
Taming the Survey Beast: With a limited sample size, I honed in on qualitative over quantitative data. In-depth, open-ended questions allowed me to delve deeper into user motivations, behaviors, and pain points, uncovering hidden gems that might have been missed in a larger survey.
Informal Interview Symphony: Ditching the rigid script, I embraced the natural flow of conversation in my interviews. This fostered a sense of trust and openness, leading to richer, more authentic insights that wouldn't have emerged in a formal setting.
One-Woman UX Show: While juggling multiple roles can be daunting, it also forced me to wear many hats and gain a holistic understanding of the user journey. This 360-degree perspective proved invaluable in iterating on designs and ensuring a seamless user experience.
Would Faculty agree?: Unsure about faculty participation, I opted for a collaborative approach. I reached out to potential mentors, sharing my project goals and seeking their expertise. This proactive stance opened doors to their valuable guidance and mentorship.
Remote Testing Rhapsody: Physical distance couldn't dampen the spirit of testing. Through remote tools and user-centered techniques, I gathered valuable feedback from diverse users, ensuring the design resonated with a wider audience.
Here's how I navigated constraints and emerged with valuable insights:
Taming the Survey Beast: With a limited sample size, I honed in on qualitative over quantitative data. In-depth, open-ended questions allowed me to delve deeper into user motivations, behaviors, and pain points, uncovering hidden gems that might have been missed in a larger survey.
Informal Interview Symphony: Ditching the rigid script, I embraced the natural flow of conversation in my interviews. This fostered a sense of trust and openness, leading to richer, more authentic insights that wouldn't have emerged in a formal setting.
One-Woman UX Show: While juggling multiple roles can be daunting, it also forced me to wear many hats and gain a holistic understanding of the user journey. This 360-degree perspective proved invaluable in iterating on designs and ensuring a seamless user experience.
Would Faculty agree?: Unsure about faculty participation, I opted for a collaborative approach. I reached out to potential mentors, sharing my project goals and seeking their expertise. This proactive stance opened doors to their valuable guidance and mentorship.
Remote Testing Rhapsody: Physical distance couldn't dampen the spirit of testing. Through remote tools and user-centered techniques, I gathered valuable feedback from diverse users, ensuring the design resonated with a wider audience.
COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
How Behance and ADPlist Inspired My Mechanism
How Behance and ADPlist Inspired My Mechanism
Behance: Curated Showcase & Algorithmic Boost
Behance: Curated Showcase & Algorithmic Boost
Inspiration Gallery: I'm taking a page out of Behance's curated feed, handpicking high-quality projects to showcase within my platform.
Personalized Recommendations: Borrowing from Behance's intelligent algorithm, I'm implementing similar recommendation engines to suggest relevant content and connections to users based on their interests and activities.
Inspiration Gallery: I'm taking a page out of Behance's curated feed, handpicking high-quality projects to showcase within my platform.
Personalized Recommendations: Borrowing from Behance's intelligent algorithm, I'm implementing similar recommendation engines to suggest relevant content and connections to users based on their interests and activities.
ADPlist: Community & Collaboration
ADPlist: Community & Collaboration
Community Hub: Recognizing the power of community built by ADplist, I'm creating a dedicated space for users to network, share feedback, and collaborate on projects. This fosters a sense of belonging and drives mutual growth.
Mentorship Marketplace: Inspired by ADplist's mentor programs, I'm building a system that connects appropriate faculty with aspiring students. This facilitates knowledge sharing and provides invaluable guidance for career development.
Community Hub: Recognizing the power of community built by ADplist, I'm creating a dedicated space for users to network, share feedback, and collaborate on projects. This fosters a sense of belonging and drives mutual growth.
Mentorship Marketplace: Inspired by ADplist's mentor programs, I'm building a system that connects appropriate faculty with aspiring students. This facilitates knowledge sharing and provides invaluable guidance for career development.
My USP
My USP
While leveraging these best practices, here's how I'm adding my own twist:
Unique Value Proposition: My platform caters to a specific niche (the students of Srishti), offering tailor-made tools and resources for my target audience.
Focus on Actionable Insights: Going beyond showcasing work, I'm prioritizing actionable feedback and guidance within my platform. This helps users transform inspiration into concrete action.
Behaviour Change: The major goal of this platform is to create a positive shift in the mindset of students related to feedback exchange. This platform takes out systems like “likes”, “comments” and “followers”, to promote a more wholesome environment for collective growth.
By studying and refining the winning formulas of Behance and ADplist, I'm not just borrowing, I'm building upon their successes to create a platform that will cater to my target user’s needs.
While leveraging these best practices, here's how I'm adding my own twist:
Unique Value Proposition: My platform caters to a specific niche (the students of Srishti), offering tailor-made tools and resources for my target audience.
Focus on Actionable Insights: Going beyond showcasing work, I'm prioritizing actionable feedback and guidance within my platform. This helps users transform inspiration into concrete action.
Behaviour Change: The major goal of this platform is to create a positive shift in the mindset of students related to feedback exchange. This platform takes out systems like “likes”, “comments” and “followers”, to promote a more wholesome environment for collective growth.
By studying and refining the winning formulas of Behance and ADplist, I'm not just borrowing, I'm building upon their successes to create a platform that will cater to my target user’s needs.
ANNOTATED WIREFRAMES
I started drawing out the flows key to the platform...
I started drawing out the flows key to the platform...
I started drawing out the flows key to the platform...
I started drawing out the flows key to the platform...
Flow 1: Onboarding
Flow 1: Onboarding
Key Screens
Key Screens
Projects categorised based on the courses in Srishti.
Option to book a mentorship session with a faculty directly from the home page.
Projects categorised based on the courses in Srishti.
Option to book a mentorship session with a faculty directly from the home page.
Projects categorised based on the courses in Srishti.
Option to book a mentorship session with a faculty directly from the home page.
Flow 2: Giving Feedback
Flow 2: Giving Feedback
Key Screens
Key Screens
The feedback receiver can choose to summarise what kind of feedback they’re looking for.
The feedback receiver can choose to summarise what kind of feedback they’re looking for.
The feedback receiver can choose to summarise what kind of feedback they’re looking for.
The feedback receiver chooses the framework of feedback to be used. Feedback Frameworks help keep the feedback concise.
The feedback receiver chooses the framework of feedback to be used. Feedback Frameworks help keep the feedback concise.
The feedback receiver chooses the framework of feedback to be used. Feedback Frameworks help keep the feedback concise.
The feedback giver can choose to send a collaboration request to the feedback receiver.
The feedback giver can choose to send a collaboration request to the feedback receiver.
The feedback giver can choose to send a collaboration request to the feedback receiver.
Flow 3: Getting Mentored
Flow 3: Getting Mentored
Key Screens
Key Screens
After reviewing the preferred mentor’s profile and picking a date, if the time doesn’t match, the mentee can request a new slot. The mentee will be notified if the mentor has accepted the slot, if not, the available time slot will be chosen.
After reviewing the preferred mentor’s profile and picking a date, if the time doesn’t match, the mentee can request a new slot. The mentee will be notified if the mentor has accepted the slot, if not, the available time slot will be chosen.
After reviewing the preferred mentor’s profile and picking a date, if the time doesn’t match, the mentee can request a new slot. The mentee will be notified if the mentor has accepted the slot, if not, the available time slot will be chosen.
The mentor details are always present on the left side of the screen, including their discipline and what kind of a session they are open to.
The mentor details are always present on the left side of the screen, including their discipline and what kind of a session they are open to.
The mentor details are always present on the left side of the screen, including their discipline and what kind of a session they are open to.
After booking, the user is notified. Else, they can view their booking on their profile or on the mentors page.
After booking, the user is notified. Else, they can view their booking on their profile or on the mentors page.
After booking, the user is notified. Else, they can view their booking on their profile or on the mentors page.
A mentee can only message a mentor if they’ve had, or are due to have a session with them. This is to keep the mentor’s inbox spam-free.
A mentee can only message a mentor if they’ve had, or are due to have a session with them. This is to keep the mentor’s inbox spam-free.
A mentee can only message a mentor if they’ve had, or are due to have a session with them. This is to keep the mentor’s inbox spam-free.
Flow 4: Sharing your work
Flow 4: Sharing your work
Key Screens
Key Screens
While publishing the project, the student needs to pick the type of feedback they’re looking for, which framework they want to use and the message that the feedback giver will see while giving feedback.
While publishing the project, the student needs to pick the type of feedback they’re looking for, which framework they want to use and the message that the feedback giver will see while giving feedback.
While publishing the project, the student needs to pick the type of feedback they’re looking for, which framework they want to use and the message that the feedback giver will see while giving feedback.
They also need to choose if they’ll be open to collaboration requests from feedback givers.
They also need to choose if they’ll be open to collaboration requests from feedback givers.
They also need to choose if they’ll be open to collaboration requests from feedback givers.
While publishing a project, the student can opt to directly send their project to pre-selected mentors / mentors they’ve interacted with for feedback.
While publishing a project, the student can opt to directly send their project to pre-selected mentors / mentors they’ve interacted with for feedback.
While publishing a project, the student can opt to directly send their project to pre-selected mentors / mentors they’ve interacted with for feedback.
Flow 5: Viewing your feedbacks
Flow 5: Viewing your feedbacks
Key Screens
Key Screens
The feedbacks page is like a dashboard for all the feedbacks received and given so you can keep track of it.
The feedbacks page is like a dashboard for all the feedbacks received and given so you can keep track of it.
The feedbacks page is like a dashboard for all the feedbacks received and given so you can keep track of it.
Project-wise feedbacks that you can filter through. Feedback settings can also be changed
Project-wise feedbacks that you can filter through. Feedback settings can also be changed
Project-wise feedbacks that you can filter through. Feedback settings can also be changed
All feedbacks exchanged appear as a chat with the student or mentor. This format helps to build and maintain a personal connection with the person.
All feedbacks exchanged appear as a chat with the student or mentor. This format helps to build and maintain a personal connection with the person.
All feedbacks exchanged appear as a chat with the student or mentor. This format helps to build and maintain a personal connection with the person.
USABILITY TESTING
Conducting Usability Testing on the Wireframes with 7 participants
Conducting Usability Testing on the Wireframes with 7 participants
Conducting Usability Testing on the Wireframes with 7 participants
OBJECTIVES
Evaluate the overall user-friendliness of the platform.
Identify areas of improvement in the user interface and navigation experience.
Assess the clarity and effectiveness of the feedback and related features.
Gather feedback on the platform's functionality, navigation, design and potential for behaviour change.
Evaluate the overall user-friendliness of the platform.
Identify areas of improvement in the user interface and navigation experience.
Assess the clarity and effectiveness of the feedback and related features.
Gather feedback on the platform's functionality, navigation, design and potential for behaviour change.
Evaluate the overall user-friendliness of the platform.
Identify areas of improvement in the user interface and navigation experience.
Assess the clarity and effectiveness of the feedback and related features.
Gather feedback on the platform's functionality, navigation, design and potential for behaviour change.
Evaluate the overall user-friendliness of the platform.
Identify areas of improvement in the user interface and navigation experience.
Assess the clarity and effectiveness of the feedback and related features.
Gather feedback on the platform's functionality, navigation, design and potential for behaviour change.
PARTICIPANTS
Target demographic: College students from diverse disciplines.
A mix of users with varying levels of technological proficiency.
Including participants who have and haven't used similar platforms before.
Target demographic: College students from diverse disciplines.
A mix of users with varying levels of technological proficiency.
Including participants who have and haven't used similar platforms before.
Target demographic: College students from diverse disciplines.
A mix of users with varying levels of technological proficiency.
Including participants who have and haven't used similar platforms before.
Target demographic: College students from diverse disciplines.
A mix of users with varying levels of technological proficiency.
Including participants who have and haven't used similar platforms before.
Task Success Rate
Time on Task
User Errors
User Satisfaction
Task Success Rate
Time on Task
User Errors
User Satisfaction
OBSERVATIONS
3 of 7
students made
more than 1 error, with a max of 3 errors per user.
4 of 7
students
felt ‘give feedback’ CTA was not evident enough.
5 of 7
students thought
the categories page was the home page.
96.66%
of tasks
were successfully completed.
6 of 7
students
found it easy to find the ‘send project to mentors’ option.
7 of 7
students believe
the options for feedback type and framework were useful.
3 of 7
students made
more than 1 error, with a max of 3 errors per user.
4 of 7
students
felt ‘give feedback’ CTA was not evident enough.
5 of 7
students thought
the categories page was the home page.
96.66%
of tasks
were successfully completed.
6 of 7
students
found it easy to find the ‘send project to mentors’ option.
7 of 7
students believe
the options for feedback type and framework were useful.
AVERAGE TIME TAKEN DURING EACH OF THE 5 FLOWS
AVERAGE TIME TAKEN DURING EACH OF THE 5 FLOWS
Onboarding Flow - 59.16s
Giving Feedback Flow - 71.83s
Booking Mentorship Session Flow - 53.5s
Sharing your Work Flow - 47.5s
Viewing Feedbacks Flow - 14s
Onboarding Flow - 59.16s
Giving Feedback Flow - 71.83s
Booking Mentorship Session Flow - 53.5s
Sharing your Work Flow - 47.5s
Viewing Feedbacks Flow - 14s
BEFORE / AFTER
Actionable Insight 1: Improving Feedback CTA
Actionable Insight 1: Improving Feedback CTA
Actionable Insight 1: Improving Feedback CTA
Actionable Insight 2: Improving Categories Page
Actionable Insight 2: Improving Categories Page
Actionable Insight 2: Improving Categories Page
FINAL DESIGNS
Finally, we’re here...
Finally, we’re here...
Finally, we’re here...
ONBOARDING FLOW
GIVING FEEDBACK
GETTING MENTORED
SHARING YOUR WORK
VIEWING FEEDBACK
RESULTS AND REFLECTION
This was one of my most mentally stimulating projects, because I’m trying to solve a problem that even I face on a daily basis. This gives me the motivation to pitch this platform and make it happen!
This was one of my most mentally stimulating projects, because I’m trying to solve a problem that even I face on a daily basis. This gives me the motivation to pitch this platform and make it happen!
Comments from Users
Comments from Users
“Really useful in Srishti’s context because I don’t know half the faculty. This would help me gain exposure to them.”
“Very useful. This would make it easier to discuss work online. I need to go talk to my mentors now haha.”
“Hey, that’s pretty cool man.”
“Really seamless flow. Very easy to interact with.”
“This is very assuring.”
“Really useful in Srishti’s context because I don’t know half the faculty. This would help me gain exposure to them.”
“Very useful. This would make it easier to discuss work online. I need to go talk to my mentors now haha.”
“Hey, that’s pretty cool man.”
“Really seamless flow. Very easy to interact with.”
“This is very assuring.”
WHAT I USED
UX LAW #1
Jakob’s Law
Every user of a site spends most of their time looking for content that is already available from their previous internet experience. This principle informed my information architecture, ensuring intuitive navigation and familiar patterns.
Every user of a site spends most of their time looking for content that is already available from their previous internet experience. This principle informed my information architecture, ensuring intuitive navigation and familiar patterns.
UX LAW #2
Fitt’s Law
The time to reach a target on a screen is a function of the distance to the target and the size of the target. This guided my CTA placement and interaction design, prioritizing accessibility and ease of use.
UX LAW #3
Hick's Law
The time it takes to make a decision increases with the number and complexity of choices. I kept this in mind while simplifying interfaces and avoiding decision fatigue.
FRAMEWORK
Design Thinking Framework
Throughout the process, I adhered to the principles of design thinking, focusing on empathy, ideation, and creating solutions that truly GET THE JOB DONE.
UX LAW #2
Fitt’s Law
The time to reach a target on a screen is a function of the distance to the target and the size of the target. This guided my CTA placement and interaction design, prioritizing accessibility and ease of use.
UX LAW #3
Hick’s Law
The time it takes to make a decision increases with the number and complexity of choices. I kept this in mind while simplifying interfaces and avoiding decision fatigue.
FRAMEWORK
Design Thinking Framework
Throughout the process, I adhered to the principles of design thinking, focusing on empathy, ideation, and creating solutions that truly GET THE JOB DONE.
WHAT I LEARNED
LEARNING #1
Like it’s going to be released.
I learned to treat every iteration like a live product, obsessing over polish, accessibility, and edge cases. This shift paid off in user reactions - the product felt real, tangible, and deserving of genuine feedback.
I learned to treat every iteration like a live product, obsessing over polish, accessibility, and edge cases. This shift paid off in user reactions - the product felt real, tangible, and deserving of genuine feedback.
LEARNING #2
Realising my own biases.
̌This project revealed the true power of the continuous feedback loop. By keeping the dialogue open, the design blossomed into something far richer than I could have envisioned alone (although I’m the target user myself).
LEARNING #3
Keep checking in with the user.
When in doubt, ask the user. Stepping back, watching users interact with my "masterpiece," their unexpected clicks, confused glances, and ingenious workarounds forced me to confront my assumptions and rebuild with a newfound humility.
learning #2
Realising my own biases.
This project revealed the true power of the continuous feedback loop. By keeping the dialogue open, the design blossomed into something far richer than I could have envisioned alone (although I’m the target user myself).
LEARNING #3
Keep checking in with the user.
When in doubt, ask the user. Stepping back, watching users interact with my "masterpiece," their unexpected clicks, confused glances, and ingenious workarounds forced me to confront my assumptions and rebuild with a newfound humility.
WHAT’S NEXT
#1
Doubling Down on Feedback
I'm eager to conduct a second round, incorporating user insights to further refine the design and truly unlock its potential. I'll dive deep into calculating the impact of these changes, measuring improvements in user engagement and satisfaction.
I'm eager to conduct a second round, incorporating user insights to further refine the design and truly unlock its potential. I'll dive deep into calculating the impact of these changes, measuring improvements in user engagement and satisfaction.
#2
Pitch it
My next mission is to pitch this platform to my Uni, showcasing its power to enhance collaboration and foster creative growth. I envision it becoming a hub for student projects, faculty mentorship, and fostering a positive culture across campus.
#3
Gather a Team
I'm actively seeking faculty and students who can join me through the challenges of scaling and implementation. This will be a great opportunity to get the mentors onto the platform.
#4
Beyond the prototype
The initial prototype focused on core functionalities. I'll be diving into completing flows for other crucial mechanisms, like the resource page and the group feedback feature that never left the ideation board.
#2
Pitch it
My next mission is to pitch this platform to my Uni, showcasing its power to enhance collaboration and foster creative growth. I envision it becoming a hub for student projects, faculty mentorship, and fostering a positive culture across campus.
#3
Gather a Team
I'm actively seeking faculty and students who can join me through the challenges of scaling and implementation. This will be a great opportunity to get the mentors onto the platform.
#4
Beyond the prototype
The initial prototype focused on core functionalities. I'll be diving into completing flows for other crucial mechanisms, like the resource page and the group feedback feature that never left the ideation board.
Let's groove together!