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EduMind

Nutri
Buddy

A education platform that connects teachers, students and parents through clearer communication, learning support and AI-powered features.

Timeline: 4 weeks

Tools: Figma, ChatGPT

Focus: UX Research & UI Design

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DESIGN PROCESS

DESIGN PROCESS

DESIGN PROCESS

From problem to product.

01 DISCOVER

01 DISCOVER

Understand
Understand

The problem and user behaviour.

The problem and user behaviour.

02 DEFINE

02 DEFINE

Focus
Focus

Turn research into users, journeys and a clear HMW.

Turn research into users, journeys and a clear HMW.

03 DEVELOP

03 DEVELOP

Structure
Structure

Explore ideas, flows and information structure.

Explore ideas, flows and information structure.

04 DELIVER

04 DELIVER

Design & Test
Design & Test

Design, test and improve the experience.

Design, test and improve the experience.

01 DISCOVER

01 DISCOVER

01 DISCOVER

Understanding the Project.

THE BRIEF

AI Integrated school communication platform.

STAKEHOLDERS

Parents

Teachers

Students

SECONDARY RESEARCH

PRIMARY RESEARCH

Interviews & Survey Forms
Interviews & Survey Forms
Interviews & Survey Forms

Revealed user concerns and challenges.

Revealed user concerns and challenges.

Revealed user concerns and challenges.

Observations
Observations
Observations

Identified user behaviours and struggles.

Identified user behaviours and struggles.

Identified user behaviours and struggles.

RESEARCH INSIGHTS

RESEARCH INSIGHTS

RESEARCH INSIGHTS

Listen to all three sides.

TEACHERS
PARENTS
STUDENTS
Attendance & Admin
Attendance & Admin

Tracking attendance, marks & syllabus takes time.

Tracking attendance, marks & syllabus takes time.

Communication Gaps
Communication Gaps

Miss important updates and get confused.

Miss important updates and get confused.

Learning & Engagement
Learning & Engagement

Homework feels boring and hard to stay focused.

Homework feels boring and hard to stay focused.

Communication Load
Communication Load

Important updates get buried in messages.

Important updates get buried in messages.

Child Visibility
Child Visibility

Unclear if child is progressing or needs help.

Unclear if child is progressing or needs help.

Doubt & Support
Doubt & Support

Fear of asking doubts and need clear, detailed help.

Fear of asking doubts and need clear, detailed help.

Classroom Reality
Classroom Reality

Hard to focus on each child & track understanding.

Hard to focus on each child & track understanding.

Emotional Pressure
Emotional Pressure

Worry, guilt and stress about child's progress.

Worry, guilt and stress about child's progress.

Academic Pressure
Academic Pressure

Peer comparison and pressure to perform well.

Peer comparison and pressure to perform well.

INSIGHT
INSIGHT

Everyone wants clarity, simple communication, and visibility to support student success.

Everyone wants clarity, simple communication, and visibility to support student success.

COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS

COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS

COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS

Existing apps are fragmented.

Platform
3 User Roles
AI Powered
Study Planner
Parent Alerts
Fee Management

02 DEFINE

02 DEFINE

Turn research into a user.

TEACHER

The Overwhelmed Educator

Needs: less admin, easier communication and better visibility into students.

Feels: overloaded by repetitive tasks.

STUDENT

The Disengaged Learner

Needs: engaging learning, quick revision and a comfortable way to ask doubts.

Feels: unmotivated when learning is repetitive.

PARENT

The Anxious Guardian

Needs: clear updates and simple progress visibility.

Feels: uncertain when information is difficult to find.

EMPATHY MAP

EMPATHY MAP

EMPATHY MAP

What users say, think, feel and do.

SAYS
SAYS

“I spend too much time managing things that should be simple.”

“I spend too much time managing things that should be simple.”

THINKS
THINKS

“Where can I find the information I need?”

“Where can I find the information I need?”

FEELS
FEELS

Overwhelmed, disengaged or uncertain.

Overwhelmed, disengaged or uncertain.

DOES
DOES

Check messages, searches for updates and asks for clarification.

Check messages, searches for updates and asks for clarification.

AS IS JOURNEY

AS IS JOURNEY

AS IS JOURNEY

Today’s experience is fragmented.

01

01

Receive
Receive

A notice, homework update or progress detail arrives.

A notice, homework update or progress detail arrives.

02

02

Search
Search

The user looks through chats, portals or separate tools.

The user looks through chats, portals or separate tools.

03

03

Miss
Miss

Important information can be buried among other updates.

Important information can be buried among other updates.

04

04

Ask
Ask

The user needs to contact someone for clarification.

The user needs to contact someone for clarification.

05

05

Repeat
Repeat

The same process happens again for the next update.

The same process happens again for the next update.

HOW MIGHT WE?
HOW MIGHT WE?

How might we create a unified AI-powered communication platform that reduces information overload while improving engagement for teachers, parents and students?

How might we create a unified AI-powered communication platform that reduces information overload while improving engagement for teachers, parents and students?

03 DEVELOP

03 DEVELOP

Explore ideas before building screens.

AI
Assistance
AI
Assistance

Get instant answers, ask doubts, generate quizzes, summaries & more.

Get instant answers, ask doubts, generate quizzes, summaries & more.

Smart
Planner
Smart
Planner

Plan lessons, track tasks and never miss important deadlines.

Plan lessons, track tasks and never miss important deadlines.

Smart
Alerts
Smart
Alerts

Get timely updates, announcements & reminders that matter.

Get timely updates, announcements & reminders that matter.

Insights
& Reports
Insights
& Reports

Track performance, attendance and progress with clear insights.

Track performance, attendance and progress with clear insights.

Unified
Communication
Unified
Communication

One place to connect, message and collaborate with everyone.

One place to connect, message and collaborate with everyone.

Fee
Management
Fee
Management

Easy fee updates, reminders and secure payment tracking.

Easy fee updates, reminders and secure payment tracking.

TO BE JOURNEY

TO BE JOURNEY

A simpler journey for every role.

01

01

Login
Login

Enter through a role-based account.

Enter through a role-based account.

02

02

See what Matters
See what Matters

Dashboard prioritises relevant updates.

Dashboard prioritises relevant updates.

03

03

Take action
Take action

Learn, communicate, review progress.

Learn, communicate, review progress.

04

04

Get support
Get support

Use Al and connected tools when needed.

Use Al and connected tools when needed.

05

05

Stay updated
Stay updated

Return to one place for the next task or update.

Return to one place for the next task or update.

06

06

Stay updated
Stay updated

Return to one place for the next task or update.

Return to one place for the next task or update.

TASK FLOW

TASK FLOW

TASK FLOW

One key task: log a meal.

STUDENT FLOW

STUDENT FLOW

Need help with a topic
Need help with a topic

Dashboard → Recap → Smart Learn / Al support → Understand → Continue learning

Dashboard → Recap → Smart Learn / Al support → Understand → Continue learning

TEACHER FLOW

TEACHER FLOW

Manage classroom
Manage classroom

Dashboard → Attendance / Insights → Take action → Message or support students

Dashboard → Attendance / Insights → Take action → Message or support students

PARENT FLOW

PARENT FLOW

Check child progress
Check child progress

Dashboard → Progress / Results → Review update → Take required action

Dashboard → Progress / Results → Review update → Take required action

SHARED FLOW

SHARED FLOW

Stay connected
Stay connected

Dashboard -> Messages / Calendar / Notifications → Respond or review

Dashboard -> Messages / Calendar / Notifications → Respond or review

INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE

INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE

Organise the platform by role.

04 DELIVER

04 DELIVER

Structure before styling.

WHAT I CHECKED
WHAT I CHECKED

Can users see the main action? Is important information grouped together? Can the screen be understood quickly?

Can users see the main action? Is important information grouped together? Can the screen be understood quickly?

STYLE GUIDE

STYLE GUIDE

STYLE GUIDE

Turn the structure into a clear interface.

COLOURS
COLOURS

I chose blue + cyan for trust, reliability, focus, modern digital feel.

I chose blue + cyan for trust, reliability, focus, modern digital feel.

TYPOGRAPHY
TYPOGRAPHY

Syne + Plus Jakarta Sans added a bold, tech-forward personality.

Syne + Plus Jakarta Sans added a bold, tech-forward personality.

LOW FIDELITY USER INTERFACE

LOW FIDELITY USER INTERFACE

LOW FIDELITY USER INTERFACE

Turn the structure into screens.

Home Screen

Teacher Student progress checking dashboard

Student ai lead catch up

Parents can check homework

Message & Chat

Calendar and Event

USABILITY TESTING

USABILITY TESTING

USABILITY TESTING

Test, listen, improve.

TEST GOALS
TEST GOALS

  • Can users find updates easily?

  • Can teachers track student progress?

  • Is communication between parents, teachers and students clear?

FEEDBACK 01

FEEDBACK 01

Too Corporate
Too Corporate

The blue-cyan palette felt too much like a tech platform than a learning app.

FEEDBACK 02

FEEDBACK 02

Make the next action obvious.
Make the next action obvious.

Use clear actions and helpful prompts to guide users through learning and communication.

STYLE GUIDE

STYLE GUIDE

STYLE GUIDE

Turn the structure into a clear interface.

COLOURS
COLOURS

I moved to purple + lavender for creativity, curiosity, calm, and imagination.

I moved to purple + lavender for creativity, curiosity, calm, and imagination.

TYPOGRAPHY
TYPOGRAPHY

Nunito + DM Sans made the experience feel warmer, friendlier, and more approachable.

Nunito + DM Sans made the experience feel warmer, friendlier, and more approachable.

POST FEEDBACK

POST FEEDBACK

POST FEEDBACK

Design changes after testing.

BEFORE

BEFORE

Heavy visual treatment
Heavy visual treatment

Darker screens and less supporting detail made some information.

AFTER

AFTER

Lighter + more explanatory
Lighter + more explanatory

Use softer backgrounds, clearer cards and more context.

HIGH FIDELITY USER INTERFACE

HIGH FIDELITY USER INTERFACE

HIGH FIDELITY USER INTERFACE

Turn the structure into screens.

Home Screen: Easy login from email id

Teacher Insight: Track student progress

Student Smart Learn: Play games & learn

Parent Exam & Results: See child progress

Chat & Message: with all personas

Calendar: sync with google calendar

Calendar: sync with google calendar

Calendar: sync with google calendar