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Apple Translate is a built-in iPhone application designed to help people communicate easily across different languages. Users can quickly translate text or speech, while Conversation Mode supports real-time communication between two languages. The language swap button is a good example of signifiers, mapping, and feedback. The opposing arrows visually signify that the two languages can

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.