jina Park

membrane

Project Overview

Role: UX Design 

Duration: 3 months (April 2023-June 2023)

Summary: My initial UX design project with CareerFoundry involved creating a vocabulary app. The goal was to research and design a platform that taught new concepts, techniques, and terms.  

Tools: Figma and Figma Jam 

Prototype: Here

Executive Summary

Membrane is a unique app that helps users improve their vocabulary while having fun. We are committed to design excellence and pushing the limits of app design through our stunning portfolio pieces.

Our app is user-friendly for everyone, regardless of their level of expertise. Navigating our app is effortless and intuitive. Our target audience is comprised of both college and high school students.

Designed for easy use, especially for studying, for iPhone users. Perfect for those who are not tech-savvy.

The main three features are: 

  1. Progress tracking feature
  2. Auditory feature
  3. Data import/export feature

Primary Persona

Name: Rebecca Bloomingdale 

Age: 24 

Occupation: Full-time student and part-time dental assistant

Location: NYC

 

“I must perform well in all my classes and prepare for my national board exam. Unfortunately, I have limited time because of my part-time job.”

Concerns

Rebecca wants to study human body parts during her 2-hour commute by listening to her notes.

01

time management

Rebecca has a hard time finding the time to study with her part-time job.

02

study method

Rebecca has hard time identifying the anatomy of the human body.

03

tech

Rebecca is not tech-savvy.

Competitor Analysis

Pro:

  • The app is easy to use for beginners (it has easy layouts) 
  • It also has diverse ways of learning (speaking, matching, writing)
  • It gives guidebooks for each unit that summarizes what you will be learning
  • You can learn different languages at the same time

Con:

  • The app needs more variety of level
  • There weren’t that many language options for other native speakers
  • The point system did not have a significant rewards
  • The icon displays are confusing

Pro:

  • It allows users to make their own flashcards
  • You can also share other people’s study guides
  • It gives flashcards and Test sections available
  • You can add pictures on your flashcards
  • It allows users to lock their flashcards

Con:

  • Ads
  • Must download the app to use (no online version)
  • The design of the app is dull and boring

Prototypes

Usability Test Plan

Participants were given few tasks to see if Membrane app is user friendly. 

  1. Participants should be able to create an account
  2. Participants should be able to create a folder
  3. Participants should be able to create an index card
  4. Participants should be able to add pictures on the index card

Usability Test Report

0 %

Users did not think it was important to make a folder.

1/

People had difficulty locating the symbol to include additional words.

0

Users did not have trouble signing up.

0 %

Users said it was easy and simple to use and they would use it.

Overall

It might take some users a while to figure out how to use certain apps. Membrane was created for users who aren’t as tech-savvy and need a simple, easy-to-use design to focus on their studies.

My next goal is to focus on improving and adding new features, such as a game system, and better organizing the folders. This will provide users with a more enjoyable and organized experience.