Amazon Kindle is an app that allows readers access to a variety of digital content, including options such as books, magazines, and even newspapers. With syncing across devices, allowing users to pick up where they just were on any device as long as the account remains the same. However, the home page has sections that can be improved upon in order to enhance the user experience.
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The NJ Transit Mobile App is an application designed to be a one-stop shop for people traveling via the New Jersey Transit system, whether on train, light rail, or bus. It gives users the ability to buy tickets, plan trips, receive alerts, and more.
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Adidas Running is a fitness tracker that logs workouts, maps routes, and records performance data such as pace, calories, and distance. With adaptive training plans, progress tracking, and social features like community groups and challenges, it supports beginners and experienced athletes in setting goals, staying motivated, and advancing their fitness journeys. Home Screen and Start
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Strava is a popular iOS mobile application that enables athletes to record and post their workouts, such as running, hiking, and swimming, and connect with a community of people who share a passion for fitness. Users will use their phones and/or smartwatches to track their activities, post the exercise on Strava, and receive back various
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When assistive tech gives you your voice back Losing one’s voice is not just a medical condition, it’s a loss of identity. For people with ALS, cerebral palsy, throat cancer, or other conditions that affect speech, communication can be a challenge. Traditional speech – generating devices often use generic, robotic voices. Even though these voices
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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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