Author name: Tiantian Shao

Assistive Technology: VoiceOver (iOS app)

Apple’s VoiceOver is a screen reader that enables individuals with visual impairments to navigate their devices through auditory feedback and gesture-based controls. In this blog post, I will be doing a brief analysis of its accessibility features, particularly through the lenses of the functional and social models of disability. Gesture-Based Control: Usability Meets Accessibility One […]

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[Knowunity] Design for growth: scaling power users from 7 to 100 

Team: community manager (Sarah Taylor), product manager (Taylor Valore), me, 3 designers (Charlotte, Kiyo, Magdalena) Role: user research, strategy design, ux design Time: 5 weeks (2023.11-2023.12)  Tool: Figma, Figjam, dovetail, zoom, pen & paper  *OVERVIEW (about Knowunity) Knowunity is Europe’s fastest-growing EdTech app with 9 million users across Europe (and now also the US).  Our

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Design Critique: LinkedIn Learning (iOS APP)

LinkedIn Learning is an online educational platform offering a wide range of courses across various industries. Tailored for professionals, it provides access to industry expert-led, on-demand content to enhance skills and knowledge. Users can learn at their own pace and advance their careers, making it a valuable resource for lifelong learning and career development. 1.

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