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Background Wikipedia is one of the world’s most widely used knowledge resources, yet its Android app contains significant barriers for users with disabilities. A team from INFO-606-02 Digital Accessibility partnered with Wikimedia to conduct a structured accessibility audit of the app’s reading and search experience, evaluating it against WCAG 2.1/2.2 standards and Google’s Material Design […]

The Problem Wikipedia runs on volunteer contribution. Millions of people worldwide read, edit, and discuss its content, but according to Wikimedia’s own Product and Technology Advisory Council, only around 12% of successful edits are made on mobile devices, despite 60% of Wikipedia’s traffic coming from mobile. As new audiences arrive primarily through phones, that gap

This case study explores the following problem statement: How might we improve the Wikipedia Android app’s reading and search experience to be fully accessible for users with disabilities while meeting WCAG 2.1/2.2 compliance standards? Our team consisted of Thalia Richter, Tracy Khiew, Rohini Raj, Annie Huang, and Youyuan Wang. We focused on assessing the reading

A UX Case Study on Navigation, AI Discoverability, and Financial Decision-Making Project Overview Financial Aura is an AI-powered investment research platform designed to help users analyze portfolios, evaluate stocks, and receive personalized financial insights through conversational AI tools. Before launch, the Financial Aura team wanted to better understand how real users interacted with the platform.

Figure 1: NY Philharmonic Concert in Central Park. Source: NY Tourism What is NY Philharmonic & What is This Project About? Founded in 1842, NY Philharmonic is one of the oldest philharmonic orchestra worldwide. Based at the David Geffen hall at Lincoln Center, it appeals music professionals and enthusiasts from all over the world to

By: Uraiba Zafar, Mariel Go, Youlu Xu Overview Online clothing shopping is built around a sizing system that is both rigid and inconsistent. Standard size charts flatten bodies into measurements, “people like you” features oversimplify fit, and model imagery often reinforces narrow beauty standards. What should be a simple decision — choosing a size —

Team: Ananya Yadav, Aswathi Thilak, Chandni Singh, Hridya Nadappattel, Qasim Malik Timeline: 1 month Client: Wikimedia Objective: Conducting an Accessibility Audit of the Liquid Glass (iOS 26) Update for Wikipedia’s iOS app Wikipedia’s updated iOS experience introduced Apple’s new Liquid Glass interface language across the app. The redesign aimed to modernise interactions and make navigation feel lighter and more