STUDY BUDDY
Helped students stay on track and complete their studies on time.
Collaboration
1 Product Manager
1 Research Analyst
Tools Used
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Understanding The Challenge
The Problem
Students struggle to learn effectively in online courses due to low motivation, lack of concentration and a sense of social isolation, combined with poor timemanagement.
Target Users
Students and learners who study via online learning platforms across various educational programs.
User Survey
Research Population: People aged 16 and above.
Sample Size: 25 participants.
More then half of online learners say staying motivated is their
biggest challenge.
53%
Only one-third of learners feel they are able to maintain motivation during online learning.
33%
Over half of learners consider managing assignments and schedules the most important feature in a learning application.
53%
The majority of respondents would like to receive support in the form of reminders and encouragements, as well as social interaction features such as help forums and assignment sharing within the app.
67%
Interviews
Research Method: Qualitative semi structured interviews using voice to text AI transcription.
Sample Size: 4 participants.
“I find it hard to study in online classes I always struggle with a lack of focus, distractions, temptations and low motivation.”
"If attendance isn’t mandatory and you don’t have to see the lecturer face to face, then you’d rather just keep sleeping."
“I’d like there to be small achievement medals or rewards, something like a 'well done' badge, to boost motivation, because learning over Zoom is really hard for me.”
"I find it hard to manage my time, and I often end up being late for class."
User Personas
Yaniv Cohen
Comp Sci Student
Collage dorms
25 years old
Hybrid learning
Goals
Stay consistent with watching recorded lectures.
Build better study habits and avoid putting off
assignments.
Improve communication with classmates and
lecturers.
Frustrations
Finds it hard to stay motivated and often puts
off studying.
Struggles to stay focused during online classes.
Misses important updates without smart reminders.
Pain Points
Low motivation leads to missed study sessions.
Frequent distractions reduce productivity.
Lack of effective reminders results in late submissions.
Needs
Smart, adaptive reminders to encourage productivity.
Badges and milestone reminders to boost motivation.
Virtual study groups to collaborate/share progress
Roi Vaserman
Open University Student
Parents’ House
19 years old
Mostly fully online
Goals
Manage multiple online courses more effectively.
Stay organized and improve time management
skills.
Enhance learning experience in fully remote classes.
Frustrations
Has trouble managing deadlines effectively.
Finds it hard to organize tasks across different
online courses
Struggles to maintain focus during long sessions.
Pain Points
Missed deadlines due to poor planning.
Difficulty prioritizing assignments across courses.
Overwhelmed by multiple tasks in a fully remote setup.
Needs
A personalized schedule to organize tasks.
Reminders and progress tracking for better time management.
Virtual voice notes and document scan for saving the Study material.
The Solution
1
Learning Made Simple
An app designed to transform online studying into a smoother, more motivating experience. From smart reminders and personalized schedules to progress tracking and efficient time management features.
2
Smarter Support When You Need It
With real-time updates and guidance, users can focus better, manage their workload effectively and achieve their learning goals with confidence.
Features
Problem
Proposed Feature/Fix
Priority
Homepage
Student lose track of deadlines and classes because they don’t have a structured plan
Calendar and scheduling system
Critical
Partially
Students often delay starting tasks and waste time on distractions
Smart reminders to prevent delays
Critical
Yes
Students feel unsure about their progress and lose motivation
Progress tracking with instant feedback and learning/productivity data
Important
Partially
Motivation drops quickly without encouragement
Rewards and encouragement system to support learning
Important
No
Many students lack strategies for effective online learning
Tips for effective learning and maintaining motivation
Important
Yes
Long study sessions cause fatigue and reduce efficiency
Break planning and management tools during study sessions
Important
No
Students may prefer quick ways to capture thoughts or study material
Option to record voice notes and scan documents
Nice to Have
No
Students don’t have collaboration and support while learning online
Virtual study groups based on school and courses.
Nice to Have
No
Sensors
Microphone
Captures audio input for features like voice notes.
Camera
Scans documents, handwritten notes, or other materials.
Motion Sensor
Detects device movement, which can be used to trigger pauses or breaks during learning.
WiFi
Connects the device to the internet and provides access to online resources.
GPS
Helps the student set a dedicated study location and avoid moving during learning sessions, encouraging focus.
Bluetooth
Connects to external devices such as headphones, enabling a more personalized and immersive learning experience.
Information Architecture
User Flow
I chose this scenario from the first persona to highlight a critical moment where the app delivers support by reminding the user and helping them stay focused during a study session.
Design Evolution
Low-Fidelity Wireframes
Old Color Palette Exploration
01 A vibrant purple palette that emphasized creativity but felt less trustworthy.
02 Introduced deeper blues to strengthen trust and improve accessibility.
03 Softer blue tones that felt approachable while maintaining a professional appearance.
Design System
Final Color Palette
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Purple = creativity, focus | Orange = energy, motivation
Typography
Icons
App Icon
High-Fidelity Wireframes
Landing page
To extend the user journey beyond the app itself, I designed a landing page that showcases and clarifies the experience on the web and tested a stronger use of the logo’s orange as the main color theme.
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STUDY BUDDY
Helped students stay on track and complete their studies on time.
Collaboration
1 Product Manager
1 Research Analyst
Tools Used
Understanding The Challenge
The Problem
Students struggle to learn effectively in online courses due to low motivation, lack of concentration and a sense of social isolation, combined with poor time management.
Target Users
Students and learners who study via online learning platforms across various educational programs.
User Survey
Research Method: Qualitative semi structured interviews.
Sample Size: 25 participants.
More then half of online learners say staying motivated is their biggest challenge.
53%
Only one-third of learners feel they are able to maintain motivation during online learning.
33%
Over half of learners consider managing assignments and schedules the most important feature in a learning application.
53%
The majority of respondents would like to receive support in the form of reminders and encouragements, as well as social interaction features such as help forums and assignment sharing within the app.
67%
Interviews
Research Method: Qualitative semi structured interviews using voice to text AI transcription.
Sample Size: 4 participants.
“I find it hard to study in online classes I always struggle with a lack of focus, distractions, temptations and low motivation.”
"If attendance isn’t mandatory and you don’t have to see the lecturer face to face, then you’d rather just keep sleeping."
“I’d like there to be small achievement medals or rewards, something like a 'well done' badge, to boost motivation, because learning over Zoom is really hard for me.”
"I find it hard to manage my time, and I often end up being late for class."
User Personas
Yaniv Cohen
Comp Sci Student
Collage dorms
25 years old
Hybrid learning
Goals
Stay consistent with watching recorded lectures.
Build better study habits and avoid putting off assignments.
Improve communication with classmates and lecturers.
Frustrations
Finds it hard to stay motivated and often puts off studying.
Struggles to stay focused during online classes.
Misses important updates without smart reminders.
Pain Points
Low motivation leads to missed study sessions.
Frequent distractions reduce productivity.
Lack of effective reminders results in late submissions.
Needs
Smart, adaptive reminders to encourage productivity.
Badges and milestone reminders to boost motivation.
Virtual study groups to collaborate/share progress
Roi Vaserman
Open University
Parents’ House
19 years old
Mostly fully online
Goals
Manage multiple online courses more effectively.
Stay organized and improve time management skills.
Enhance learning experience in fully remote classes.
Frustrations
Has trouble managing deadlines effectively.
Finds it hard to organize tasks across different online courses
Struggles to maintain focus during long sessions.
Pain Points
Missed deadlines due to poor planning.
Difficulty prioritizing assignments across courses.
Overwhelmed by multiple tasks in a fully remote setup.
Needs
A personalized schedule to organize tasks.
Reminders and progress tracking for better time management.
Virtual voice notes and document scan for saving the Study material.
The solution
1
Learning Made Simple
An app designed to transform online studying into a smoother, more motivating experience. From smart reminders and personalized schedules to progress tracking and efficient time management features.
2
Smarter Support When You Need It
With real-time updates and guidance, users can focus better, manage their workload effectively and achieve their learning goals with confidence.
Features
Sensors
Microphone
Captures audio input for features like voice notes.
Camera
Scans documents, handwritten notes, or other materials.
WiFi
Connects the device to the internet and provides access to online resources.
GPS
Helps the student set a dedicated study location and avoid moving during learning sessions, encouraging focus.
Bluetooth
Connects to external devices, headphones, enabling a more personalized and immersive learning experience.
Motion Sensor
Detects device movement, which can be used to trigger pauses or breaks during learning.
Information Architecture
User Flow
I chose this scenario from the first persona to highlight a critical moment where the app delivers support by reminding the user and helping them stay focused during a study session.
Design Evolution
Low-Fidelity Wireframes
Final Color Palette
Purple = creativity, focus | Orange = energy, motivation
Typography
Icons
App Icon
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8
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A
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C
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6
A
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F
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9
2
3
C
Design System
High-Fidelity Wireframes
Old Color Palette Exploration
01 A vibrant purple palette that emphasized creativity but felt less trustworthy.
02 Introduced deeper blues to strengthen trust and improve accessibility.
03 Softer blue tones that felt approachable while maintaining a professional appearance.
Landing page
To extend the user journey beyond the app itself, I designed a landing page that showcases and clarifies the experience on the web and tested a stronger use of the logo’s orange as the main color theme.
STUDY BUDDY
Helped students stay on track and complete their studies on time.
Collaboration
1 Product Manager
1 Research Analyst
Tools Used
Understanding The Challenge
The Problem
Students struggle to learn effectively in online courses due to low motivation, lack of concentration and a sense of social isolation, combined with poor time management.
Target Users
Men and women aged 20-30, actively going to the gym thorough the week for a at least couple of mounths.
Interviews
Research Method: Qualitative semi structured interviewsusing voice to text AI transcription.
Sample Size: 4 participants.
“I find it hard to study in online classes I always struggle with a lack of focus, distractions, temptations and low motivation.”
"If attendance isn’t mandatory and you don’t have to see the lecturer face to face, then you’d rather just keep sleeping."
“I’d like there to be small achievement medals or rewards, something like a 'well done' badge, to boost motivation, because learning over Zoom is really hard for me.”
"I find it hard to manage my time, and I often end up being late for class."
User Survey
Research Population: People aged 16 and above.
Sample Size: 25 participants.
More then half of online learners say staying motivated is their biggest challenge.
53%
Only one-third of learners feel they are able to maintain motivation during online learning.
33%
Over half of learners consider managing assignments and schedules the most important feature in a learning application.
53%
The majority of respondents would like to receive support in the form of reminders and encouragements, as well as social interaction features such as help forums and assignment sharing within the app.
67%
User Personas
Yaniv Cohen
Comp Sci Student
Collage dorms
25 years old
Hybrid learning
Goals
Stay consistent with watching recorded lectures.
Build better study habits and avoid putting off assignments.
Improve communication with classmates and lecturers.
Frustrations
Finds it hard to stay motivated and often puts off studying.
Struggles to stay focused during online classes.
Misses important updates without smart reminders.
Pain Points
Low motivation leads to missed study sessions.
Frequent distractions reduce productivity.
Lack of effective reminders results in late submissions.
Needs
Smart, adaptive reminders to encourage productivity.
Badges and milestone reminders to boost motivation.
Virtual study groups to collaborate/share progress
Lior Danino
Open Uni' Student
Parents’ House
19 years old
Mostly fully online
Goals
Manage multiple online courses more effectively.
Stay organized and improve time management skills.
Enhance learning experience in fully remote classes.
Frustrations
Has trouble managing deadlines effectively.
App doesn't push important alerts/updates.
Finds it hard to organize tasks across different online courses
Struggles to maintain focus during long sessions.
Pain Points
Missed deadlines due to poor planning.
Difficulty prioritizing assignments across courses.
Overwhelmed by multiple tasks in a fully remote setup.
Needs
A personalized schedule to organize tasks.
Reminders and progress tracking for better time management.
Virtual voice notes and document scan for saving the Study material.
The Solution
1
Learning Made Simple
An app designed to transform online studying into a smoother, more motivating experience. From smart reminders and personalized schedules to progress tracking and efficient time management features.
2
Smarter Support When You Need It
With real-time updates and guidance, users can focus better, manage their workload effectively and achieve their learning goals with confidence.
Features
Sensors
Microphone
Captures audio input for features like voice notes.
Camera
Scans documents, handwritten notes, or other materials.
Motion Sensor
Detects device movement, which can be used to trigger pauses or breaks during learning.
WiFi
Connects the device to the internet and provides access to online resources.
GPS
Helps the student set a dedicated study location and avoid moving during learning sessions, encouraging focus.
Bluetooth
Connects to external devices such as headphones, enabling a more personalized and immersive learning experience.
Information Architecture
User Flow
I chose this scenario from the first persona to highlight a critical moment where the app delivers support by reminding the user and helping them stay focused during a study session.
Design Evolution
Low-Fidelity Wireframes
High-Fidelity Wireframes
Final Color Palette
#
A
0
6
A
E
4
#
F
B
0
2
3
C
#
F
F
F
F
F
F
#
F
8
F
A
F
C
Purple = creativity, focus
Orange = energy, motivation
Typography
Icons
App Icon
Design System
Old Color Palette Exploration
01 A vibrant purple palette that emphasized creativity but felt less trustworthy.
02 Introduced deeper blues to strengthen trust and improve accessibility.
03 Softer blue tones that felt approachable while maintaining a professional appearance.
Landing page
To extend the user journey beyond the app itself, I designed a landing page that showcases and clarifies the experience on the web and tested a stronger use of the logo’s orange as the main color theme.