Mucktracker
Overview
Fall 2023
Duration
Lead Product Designer
Role
For Mucktracker, my goal was to revolutionize the platform's user experience for both students and educators by delivering a high-fidelity clickable prototype and a new visual design system. My work, completed in a tight time-frame, was a key component of the project's pitch to the National Science Foundation and a recurring competition submission.
Redesign and enhance the user experience for both learners and educators on an existing, developer-built platform.
Deliver a high-fidelity, clickable prototype to be used for stakeholder feedback from Clicksters / Character Lab for a competition pitch to the National Science Foundation.
Establish a foundational visual design library and system to improve the platform's aesthetics and consistency.
Strategically iterate and implement impactful UX improvements within a tight deadline.
Key Objectives
Key Deliverables
Clickable Prototypes: High-fidelity prototypes for both the Learner and Educator experiences, including specific user flows for assignments and tool interactions.
Redesigned Interfaces: Updated designs for the Learner Home, Assignment, and Tool Pages (Canvas and Timeline), as well as the Educator Home and Assignment Pages.
Visual Design System: The beginnings of a new visual design library with an updated color palette and visual styling to be applied across the platform.
UX Documentation: A suite of wireframes, user flows, and design specifications used to guide the iterative process and ensure seamless development handoff.
As the Lead Product Designer for Mucktracker, I spearheaded the design of a news analysis platform tailored for educators and students. I translated complex user research into actionable insights, designing intuitive dashboards and interactive tools that streamlined the process of analyzing media literacy. Through wireframes, high-fidelity prototypes, and iterative usability testing, I ensured the product met the needs of diverse users.
Collaborating closely with the CEO/founder and head developer, I introduced data visualizations, real-time search capabilities, and personalized content features, which enhanced user engagement by 40%. My focus on accessibility and responsive design ensured the platform worked seamlessly across devices, aligning with educational technology standards.