Never-ending Journey
Never-ending Journey
Elevator Pitch
In order to build a sense of community while the school buildings are scattered for students in Academy of Art University, our group solution provide a digital platform to navigate students through life inside and outside school.
Unlike campus Apps of CCA, SVA and SCAD, our App consistently and holistically benefiting students by building connections with each other and the industry at every phase of their never-ending journeys.
About
Project Type:
UXUI, Branding
Application:
Mobile App, Wearable App
Timeline:
12 weeks
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Elevator Pitch
In order to build a sense of community while the school buildings are scattered for students in Academy of Art University, our group solution provide an digital platform to navigate students through inside and outside school.
Unlike campus Apps of CCA, SVA and SCAD, our App consistently and holistically benefiting students by building connections with each other and the industry at every phase of their never-ending journeys..
About
Project Type:
UXUI, Branding
Application:
Mobile App, Wearable App
Timeline:
12 weeks
View Prototype
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Project Background
Project Background
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We collaborated with Apple to develop a mobile app for the Academy Art University based on the strategy Get Together.
We collaborated with Apple to develop a mobile app for the Academy Art University based on the strategy Get Together.
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In this collaborative effort involving three team members, I played a significant role in all aspects of UX/UI design and led the development of a holistic branding strategy.
In this collaborative effort involving three team members, I played a significant role in all aspects of UX/UI design and led the development of a holistic branding strategy.
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Our team was voted Best in Show and Best Contents by the panel of Apple judges.
Our team was voted Best in Show and Best Contents by the panel of Apple judges.
Background Research
Background Research
Almost half of students are taking online class exclusively, which emphasis a concern of lacking a inclusive online platform to get together.
Almost half of students are taking online class exclusively, which emphasis a concern of lacking a inclusive online platform to get together.
Resource: Niche-Academy of Art University
Resource: Niche-Academy of Art University
The school doesn’t have campus. Instead, each buildings are scattered in the city.
On-site
43%
Online
57%
Almost 43% of the students of Academy of Art University take class online exclusively.
The school has not yet been an efficient touchpoint for students to connect with these remarkable alumni within the school.
The school has not yet been an efficient touchpoint for students to connect with these remarkable alumni within the school.
Students got employed
2 Years After Graduation
Yes
No
81%
19%
Our Solution
Our Solution
Our group app Never-ending Journey aim to provide students with the confidence that they are stepping into a new chapter of life, while empowering them to establish meaningful connections which not only support them on their academic journey but also have a lasting impact on their future.
Our group app Never-ending Journey aim to provide students with the confidence that they are stepping into a new chapter of life, while empowering them to establish meaningful connections which not only support them on their academic journey but also have a lasting impact on their future.
Ideation
Ideation
How Might We…
How can we facilitate more efficient connections among students, the school, and the industry?
How can we facilitate more efficient connections among students, the school, and the industry?
How can we create a friendlier onboarding experience?
How can we create a friendlier onboarding experience?
How can we assist students in exploring beyond the campus?
How can we assist students in exploring beyond the campus?
Learnings
Learnings
Due to timeline constraints, we rapidly iterated on our design through self-testing, without the opportunity to conduct thorough iterations with our target users.
The layout of the Home page can be enhanced with a cleaner approach.
Due to timeline constraints, we rapidly iterated on our design through self-testing, without the opportunity to conduct thorough iterations with our target users.
The layout of the Home page can be enhanced with a cleaner approach.
How to integrate iOS design guidelines and tailor them to our needs to come up with an efficient solution.
Improve storytelling and pitching from a designer's perspective.
How to integrate iOS design guidelines and tailor them to our needs to come up with an efficient solution.
Improve storytelling and pitching from a designer's perspective.
