Partnur: a play on the Norse word Nur: for light, and an
english synonym for companion.
Problem:
Many students cannot find a suitable study partner for their
specific classes that compliments their unique personality.
Problem:
Many students cannot find a suitable study partner for their
specific classes that compliments their unique personality.
Solution:
Partnur finds the perfect study partner based on affinity,
course, and schedule, assuring a great match every time.
Solution:
Partnur finds the perfect study partner based on affinity,
course, and schedule, assuring a great match every time.
Understanding the User: Research Summary
Understanding the User: Research Summary
Foundational research was conducted with students across different
spheres of academia. Interviews provided helpful information about
what they would like to experience in finding a study partner. Participants
shared the traits that they would like to have in a partner.
Foundational research was conducted with students across
different spheres of academia. Interviews provided helpful
information about what they would like to experience in finding
a study partner. Participants shared the traits that they would
like to have in a partner.
Pain Point 1: Dependability
Participants complained that many study partners did not show up for sessions.
Pain Point 1: Dependability
Participants complained that many study partners did not
show up for sessions.
Pain Point 1: Dependability
Participants complained that many study partners did not
show up for sessions.
Pain Point 2: Personality Affinity
Participants wanted partners who they could get along with.
Pain Point 2: Personality Affinity
Participants wanted partners who they could get
along with.
Pain Point 2: Personality Affinity
Participants wanted partners who they could get
along with.
Pain Point 3: Covid Restrictions
Participants did not meet with their classmates as often due to covid restrictions.
Pain Point 3: Covid Restrictions
Participants did not meet with their classmates as often due
to covid restrictions.
Pain Point 3: Covid Restrictions
Participants did not meet with their classmates as often due
to covid restrictions.
Pain Point 4: Accountability
Participants wanted the ability to flag study partners with whom they had bad
experiences.
Pain Point 4: Accountability
Participants wanted the ability to flag study partners with
whom they had bad experiences.
Pain Point 4: Accountability
Participants wanted the ability to flag study partners with
whom they had bad experiences.
Persona: The Working Mother
Persona: The Working Mother
User Journey Map
User Journey Map
Starting the Design
Starting the Design
The initial design began with paper wireframes. Different sizes
for mobile and desktop were included.
The initial design began with paper wireframes. Different sizes
for mobile and desktop were included.
Next, digital wireframes were made based on the paper
designs…
Next, digital wireframes were made based on the paper
designs…
Usability Study
Usability Study
Moderated Usability Study
Where? San Diego, CA
When? Sept 2021
Who? 5 Participants
Moderated Usability Study
Where? San Diego, CA
When? Sept 2021
Who? 5 Participants
After testing a low fidelity prototype of the design, three main
issues were discovered:
Most users were confused by the navigational flow.
Study partner reviews and ratings were requested.
More affinity questions would be helpful.
After testing a low fidelity prototype of the design,
three mainissues were discovered:
Most users were confused by the navigational flow.
Study partner reviews and ratings were requested.
More affinity questions would be helpful.
After testing a low fidelity prototype of the design,
three mainissues were discovered:
Most users were confused by the navigational flow.
Study partner reviews and ratings were requested.
More affinity questions would be helpful.
Solution 1:
The individual partner profile screens were combined
into a scrolling profile feed.
Solution 1:
The individual partner profile screens were combined
into a scrolling profile feed.
Refining the Design
Mockups and hifi prototype
Refining the Design
Mockups and hifi prototype
Accessibility Considerations:
Initial focus is built around the centrally located Find Your Study Partner
button.
The Partnur landmark is present on all pages, a familiar home point.
Navigational buttons have icons that can be understood without reading,
they are consistent on all pages.
Accessibility Considerations:
Initial focus is built around the centrally located Find Your
Study Partner button.
The Partnur landmark is present on all pages, a familiar
home point.
Navigational buttons have icons that can be understood
without reading, they are consistent on all pages.
Accessibility Considerations:
Initial focus is built around the centrally located Find Your
Study Partner button.
The Partnur landmark is present on all pages, a familiar
home point.
Navigational buttons have icons that can be understood
without reading, they are consistent on all pages.
Takeaways and Next Steps
Takeaways and Next Steps
Impact: Users were excited that they could find study partners who
matched their unique preferences! They praised the multiple options
available for finding a partner.
Impact: Users were excited that they could find study
partners whomatched their unique preferences!
They praised the multiple options available for
finding a partner.
Impact: Users were excited that they could find study
partners whomatched their unique preferences!
They praised the multiple options available for
finding a partner.
Next Steps:
Complete one final usability study
Make any additional iterations to the prototype
Send the final prototype to engineering for coding!
Next Steps:
Complete one final usability study
Make any additional iterations to the prototype
Send the final prototype to engineering for coding!
CASE STUDY- DESIGN A STUDY PARTNER REQUEST FLOW
FOR AN ONLINE TUTORING COMPANY
Partnur: a play on the Norse word Nur: for light, and an
english synonym for companion.
CASE STUDY- DESIGN A STUDY PARTNER REQUEST FLOW
FOR AN ONLINE TUTORING COMPANY