The brighter way to learn
User Experience Design
Design a new app that is backed by research and solves a specific problem.
Illuminate is an innovative application designed to enhance the educational experience for elementary school teachers, parents, and students by providing easy access to a variety of resources. Acknowledging that teachers often feel unsupported by parents when students face challenges at home, Illuminate empowers parents to actively assist their children in achieving academic success outside the classroom.
Team Project with Aiman Ahmed and Xinyi Lou
The development of the mascot for Illuminate involved an exploration of various logo styles by the team. Upon reviewing the sketches collectively, it became evident that a mascot would be more suitable for engaging a young audience.
This collaborative process ultimately led to the creation of Lumi, the app's mascot, designed to resonate with and appeal to its target demographic.
As the daughter of an elementary school teacher, the development of this app holds significant personal relevance. Observations of a dedicated educator working late hours highlighted the stress experienced due to limited support from parents. This commitment often resulted in extensive time spent searching for additional resources to assist students, leading to an accumulation of physical materials.
Illuminate addresses these challenges by providing parents with easy access to educational resources at home, enabling them to better understand their child's progress in the classroom. This approach not only alleviates the burden on teachers but also fosters a collaborative environment between educators and families, ultimately enhancing student learning outcomes.
Every teacher can benefit from a supportive companion on their team. Lumi, along with Leigh, Laine, and Logan, is designed to assist students in their general education subjects. This collaborative approach ensures that educators have the necessary resources to enhance student learning and engagement effectively.
Illuminate simplifies the process of tracking student progress with intuitive features designed for ease of use. The app offers progress charts that provide a clear visual representation of each student's achievements, making it easier than ever for teachers and parents to monitor development.
Recent assignments are automatically graded and categorized by subject, allowing users to view performance on individual subjects or assess overall progress at a glance. This streamlined approach not only enhances communication between educators and families but also fosters a collaborative environment focused on student success. With Illuminate, staying informed about a child's academic journey has never been more engaging or efficient!
Uploading resources in Illuminate is designed to be a seamless experience for teachers. Whether dealing with digital files or physical documents, the process is straightforward: simply provide the resource name, select the subject, and choose the appropriate category.
Illuminate intelligently assigns each resource to one of the mascots—Lumi, Leigh, Laine, or Logan—based on the subject matter. This feature not only simplifies resource management but also enhances engagement by connecting students with their learning materials in a fun and relatable way. With these user-friendly tools, teachers can efficiently share valuable resources, ensuring that students receive the support they need to thrive academically.
Thank you to Aiman and Xinyi for all the hard work both of you put into this project.
This project is for you Kristy, thanks for everything you do
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