"You are the Missing Piece" Mobile App for College-Bound High School Students
Summary: The college application process is a daunting one, especially if you don't know where to look for information or have trouble keeping track of what becomes a rather long to-do list. The "You are the Missing Piece" app was researched and designed to help meet those needs.
Audience: College bound high school students.
Responsibilities: Conception of the idea, user research, wireframes, prototyping, user studies, mock ups, and write-up.
Tools: Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe XD, Figma
Problem & Solution
Problem:
Many college-bound students need a way to keep track of the entire college entrance process, including researching colleges, keeping track of their to do list, and getting tips about applying.
Solution: "You are the Missing Piece" college prep app that will so all of those things.
Process
Application Goals
Needs Assessment
User Pain Points
Competitive Analysis
User Research
User Personas
User Scenarios
User Storyboards
Application Design
Information Architecture
Task Flows
Design Iteration
Paper Wireframes
Digital Wireframe
Low Fidelity Prototype
Usability Test: Low Fidelity Prototype
Design Iteration #2
Design System
Complete Mock Up
Mock Up Comparison
High Fidelity Prototype
Usability Test: High Fidelity Prototype
Accessibility
Takeaways
Next Steps
