What are IXD@Pratt students up to? Posts in this category showcase the great work our students do and highlight the many different tools, methods, and techniques students learn at Pratt.
Team: Grace Ho, Isadora Oh, Jeffrey Yang Role: AR Product Design Timeline: 8 Weeks Tools: Figma, HTML/CSS/JavaScript Setting the Stage: The Invisibility Problem Most of the world experiences sound as an immediate, invisible force. But what if we could give sound a physical, spatial presence? This project began with a simple yet profound question: “How […]
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INTRODUCTION Existing digital wellbeing tools tend to reduce stress to something measurable and optimizable, overlooking its embodied, emotional, and temporal nature. Research on rituals also shows how repeated, intentional practices shape attention, create meaning, and confer a perception of continuity in everyday life. As part of the UX Design for AI class at Pratt, we
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Overview This project focused on auditing and redesigning the mobile and desktop versions of CUNY Open Lab’s directory pages. This involved applying WCAG 2.2 accessibility standard level AA to increase keyboard and screen reader compatibility across all five pages. Problem Statement & Accessibility Challenges Open Lab is an open education resource created by and for
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Team: Areen Deshmukh, Eric Lopez, Shreya Lohakare Role: UX Research, Moderated Usability Testing, UX Design Tools: Figma, PanelFox, Zoom Client & Product Naks Yetu is a platform dedicated to introducing Nakuru, Kenya to the world by highlighting the real life experiences of visiting this location. The Naks Yetu team aims to share their vision through
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Team: Claire Paisley, Lan-Ting Ko, Sisira Mondreti Role: UX Research, Moderator, UX Design, Usability Testing Tools: Figma, PanelFox, Figma Slides, Google Sheets Gutenberg Technology partnered with Pratt DX Center to improve the usability of their newly developed e-reader. This e-reader is meant for undergraduate students who are interested in or required to read their textbooks
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Project Overview Setting the Stage Our client, a prominent university library (the Libraries), is one of the knowledge engines behind one of the world’s leading research institutions. With five branches and a powerful digital platform, the library connects students, faculty, and researchers to a vast range of scholarly resources, research tools, and archival collections. More
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Project Overview Client: NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Focus: Home Improvement License Portal This project aims to enhance the online experience for individuals applying for or renewing a DCWP Home Improvement License. The current process presents usability challenges that can lead to confusion and delays for applicants. Through user-centered research and design, the project
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Team: Jasmine Chen, Aayushi Bharadwaj, Shriya Chipde, Shayla Prabhu Singh Timeline: 7 weeks Tools: Figma, Panelfox Role: UX Design, UX Research, Usability Testing Background Our client, the WebMD Health Services (WebMDHS), a subsidiary of the WebMD family of companies, has been a leader in designing and delivering well-being programs for over 40 years. Serving large
Guiding Users to Better Health – Streamlining WebMD’s Mobile App Navigation Experience Read More »
ShareParty is a non-profit initiative aimed at inspiring families to regift and exchange toys, games & books, rather than purchase new ones.
Starting The ShareParty Movement – Redesigning ShareParty’s Website Read More »
My Role:– Audited site UI and rebuilt components– Helped shape the branding, voice, and structure of the Action! design system– Contributed to UI design, documentation, and co-presented final deliverables Tools: Google Suite, Figma, Zeroheight Timeline: 6 weeks Team Members:Ariel Li, Hridya Nadappattel, Krishna Kishore Lal, Lillian MacGuire Opening Scene: What is Letterboxd? Letterboxd is a
Letterboxd Disassembled: Creating a design system for movie review site Letterboxd Read More »