Course
CSYE7280
Role
UX Designer
Length
8 Weeks
Year
2024
Year
2024
Steffi
Name
"Techtor" is a sleek app designed for tech enthusiasts, offering quick, engaging tutorials and interactive tech content for efficient learning during brief downtime.
TechTor
The User Problem
Tech enthusiasts seek efficient ways to absorb valuable content without losing track of time, preferring to enhance their skills and knowledge through useful, focused media over random video consumption.
Understanding user pain points
User interview
Do you feel you’re spending enough time on useful content, or is it lacking?
On a scale of 1 to 5, how motivated are you to explore short, engaging learning content that adds to your tech knowledge daily?
How do you feel about your current learning habits?
How do you feel about having a "Focus Mode" that guides you through content while avoiding distractions from other apps?
Do you wish there were alternatives to social media for when you want to be online but avoid wasting time on unproductive content?
On a scale of 1 to 5, how motivated are you to explore short, engaging learning content that adds to your tech knowledge daily?
Empathy Map
Think & Feel
Says & Do
Hear
Sees both the positive aspects of social media (education, connection) and the risks involved ( distractions).
Notices that time spent on social media can often spiral into unplanned, unproductive hours.
endless scrolling and procrastination, even when trying to be productive.
See?
They worry about how social media negatively impacts their study time and productivity.
They want to allow their child access to technology while ensuring that it’s safe and productive
They aspire to reduce social media usage to maintain focus and improve their work-life balance.
They want to find a balance between allowing access to technology and ensuring it’s used responsibly.
Says they use social media as a form of relaxation, but it often cuts into productive hours unintentionally.
finds themselves falling back into long scrolling sessions after work or during breaks.
Pains & Problems
Users feel that they waste time on unproductive social media content, which hampers their productivity.
They struggle to resist endless scrolling, leading to procrastination and a lack of focus.
Users find it challenging to find content that helps them stay updated on technology without falling into a time-wasting loop.
Needs & Objectives
Techtor provides tech-focused, concise video content, which is both informative and brief, helping users maximize their productivity during breaks.
The app offers content that’s useful and aligned with career growth, avoiding the distraction of unrelated videos.
Users can enhance their tech knowledge and skills effectively while feeling productive, thus maintaining a balance between learning and screen time.
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User Value
Effort for the organization
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Adult Wanting Productive Use of Screen Time:
Users Wanting Deep Technical Guides:
Student Struggling to Balance Studies and Social Media:
Young Adults Interested in Group Challenges
POV Statements
Visibility of system status
Match between system & the real world
User control & freedom
Consistency & navigation clarity
Error prevention
Recognition rather than recall
Flexibility & efficiency of use
Aesthetic & minimalist design
Help users recognize, diagnose, & recover from errors
Help and documentation
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helped quickly convey the structure and flow of the app without investing too much time in details. facilitated early-stage ideation, rapid iteration,
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Main Features:
Trending course topics that can be learned quickly.
Quick flashcards accompanying each course for faster learning.
Concise news updates to stay informed.
Future Improvements:
Progress Statistics: Add a feature to track learning progress, including completed courses, lessons, and skill milestones. This will motivate users and help them see tangible growth.
Increased Interactivity: Introduce interactive elements like quizzes, gamified learning tasks, and reward systems to enhance user engagement.
AI Guide: Implement an AI-driven guide to create personalized learning paths for users, recommending courses, resources, and content based on their interests and progress.
Visual Improvements: Improve the overall visual appeal by refining the UI, color scheme, and adding appealing illustrations and animations for a more immersive experience.
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