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.
Shuffles is an app from Pinterest, the inspiration board-making platform, allowing users to “remix” their Pinterest boards into fun, expressive collages and content. As a Pinterest fan for years, I was excited to review the app. Pinterest is a really helpful tool to help collect visual inspiration for projects, whether for weddings, creative advertising campaigns, […]
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About Daak is a personal finance tracking app designed to help users log daily expenses, categorize spending, and visualize patterns over time. It also offers features like exporting data to spreadsheets and adding bank account details, though some of these functions feel incomplete. At its core, Daak aims to make budgeting simple, structured, and enjoyable
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Amazon Music is one of the major music streaming platforms that competes for users’ attention in the digital musical landscape. It has significantly evolved over the past 5 years with around 55 million subscribers worldwide. Even though the interface feels cluttered its high-quality audio and cross device synching make it a strong competitor in the
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is an agency of the United States Department of Labor. Its website is home to labor and economic data and data tools available for public use. This article serves to critique the general accessibility and usability of the BLS Popular Series Data Retrieval Tool. Accessing Data Tools from the
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By Madison Magnani Landing Page Bright colors, clashing fonts, and navigation that felt like a guessing game turned this Pepups puppy site into more of a scavenger hunt than a helpful resource. Reading Don Norman’s Design of Everyday Things made it click why it felt so off. He talks about the classic stove knob problem,
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by Sisira Mondreti The Problem at Hand As an e-commerce platform that prides itself on being “human-centered” and “transparent,” Etsy’s user experience for new customers contains several points of friction and manipulation that contradict its brand values. My role on this academic project was as the sole UX designer and researcher, tasked with identifying these
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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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