Language Learning App
Personal Project
2023
As someone who has personally faced the challenges of a language barrier, I was inspired to create an app that simplifies and optimizes the English language learning process for adults. Through extensive research, user testing, and design iterations, I developed a mobile app that offers personalized and gamified daily lessons tailored to users' interests and career fields, empowering them to effortlessly expand their vocabulary.
User Research and Insights
I interviewed four people to understand their current English learning experiences and identified two main issues:
Difficulty in maintaining motivation.
Limited use of learned vocabulary in real-life work situations.
Based on these findings, I began iterating on the design to address these challenges.
1st Prototypes
I created the first prototypes and tested them with the initial users. While they liked the concept and the streak feature, they also expressed concerns about the app’s lack of engagement, perceiving it as more of an obligation rather than an enjoyable activity. Additionally, they failed to see the significance of the social aspect integrated into the app.
2nd Prototypes
In response to the feedback, I revised the first prototypes. I made the app less professional and formal-looking through color and typeface choices. I also added more gamification features, such as a virtual plant that flourishes to reflect users' progress and achievements. Testing this iteration with users resulted in much better feedback, highlighting the increased engagement and enjoyment.
Final Product
The final app features a sleek, user-friendly interface with engaging, personalized lessons. Users can track their progress, earn rewards, and practice daily, all within an app designed to make learning English enjoyable and effective.
Reflection
Designing this English learning app was a deeply fulfilling project. It allowed me to combine my personal experiences with my professional skills to create a tool that can genuinely help others. The project reinforced the importance of user-centered design and the value of continuous iteration based on user feedback. Additionally, mastering Flutter for cross-platform development was a significant achievement that expanded my technical skill set.