vocsbox

Vocsbox is a mobile app for learning new vocabulary. It makes learning remarkably like playing a mobile game. Vocsbox uses flashcards learning method, adding spaced repetition and other smart learning techniques, in order to help its users remember new material on various subjects.  

PROBLEM STATEMENT

Our user needs a way to learn vocabulary and new things in an efficient and fun way with multiple learning methods included.

OBJECTIVE

Create a vocabulary mobile app that empowers people to learn new vocabulary and new things. 

PURPOSE

This project was a part of my UX Fundamentals Course with CareerFoundry.

MY ROLE

User Reasearch / UX / UI Design

TIMELINE

July 2019 / August 2019

COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS

In order for a product to succeed, designers should know their competition and collect as much data as possible. That’s why I started this project with identifying major competitors and researching their products. This data will help me to create a solid product that users will actually want to use. 
CRAM

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NEGATIVES -

TINYCARDS

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NEGATIVES -

QUIZLET

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NEGATIVES -

USER RESEARCH

After conducting three user interviews I combined all the notes and summarized answers into three categories: doing, thinking and feeling.

USER PERSONA

After conducting user research, I have a better understanding of the app I’m gonna create. All data I’ve collected is now synthesized into one user persona. This persona is a representation of the goals, pain points, and behaviors of a hypothesized subset of users. After that I will create user flows - which set out the paths that users will follow in order to achieve their goals.

BEHAVIORS

  • Wakes up early
  • Stays at the University from 9 am to 4 pm
  • Usually works on the weekends
  • Spends a few hours learning something new
  • Uses Vocabulary apps on a daily basis
  • Likes to learn in evening because it’s more peaceful and easier to focus on the matter

USER STORIES

  • As someone who gets distracted easily, I want something to motivate me through the process of learning.
  • I want to use all learning methods so that I can be more efficient.
  • Usually works on the weekends
  • As a student, I want to be able to see my progress so that I can manage time better.
  • I want to have audio options so that I can learn pronunciation better.

GOALS/NEEDS

  • Wants to learn Italian language
  • Needs a way to get focused on the things that are not University related
  • Wants to learn something with a well designed content
  • Expects reward after accomplishing something
  • Wants to make learning more efficient
  • Needs an app with all learning methods/features

JOB STORIES

  • I want to be able to learn everywhere, so that’s why the app should work offline too.
  • When I achieve some level or goal, I want to receive some feedback.
  • When I’m learning, I don’t want any distraction (especially ads).
  • When I’m learning new words, I want to have them illustrated.

USER FLOWS

TASK ANALYSIS
User goal: Browse and select a course
‍Entry point: Splash screen
‍Success criteria: Start learning 
  • Open app
  • Select Sign up for already registered user 
  • Select Create account for a new user
  • Enter Name, email and password if you are a new user
  • Select Browse on home screen
  • Select course
  • Choose your path
  • Select Level one or Placement test
  • Start learning
TASK ANALYSIS
User goal: Browse and select a course
‍Entry point: Splash screen
‍Success criteria: Start learning 
  • Open app
  • Select Sign up for already registered user 
  • Select Create account for a new user
  • Enter Name, email and password if you are a new user
  • Select Browse on home screen
  • Select course
  • Choose your path
  • Select Level one or Placement test
  • Start learning

WIREFRAMES

USABILITY TESTING

I conducted usability testing with three participants. My goal was to get real user feedback on my wireframes and prototype before putting too much time and too many resources into developing high-fidelity prototype.

USER INTERFACE DESIGN

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