Steps

User Journey
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Problem Addressed

Striving for success in life becomes an uphill battle when quality education requires steps you cannot take. Whether it's the high costs of attending colleges or the absence of good schools in certain regions, gaining access to a high-quality education is often impossible. What hinders students' progress is the inability to grasp the fundamentals — the essential building blocks that lay the groundwork for advanced knowledge and unlocking their true potential.

Unfortunately, numerous students face barriers to achieving this due to inconsistent learning experiences in their education journey. This stems from insufficient learning resources, outdated teaching methods, and inadequate assessment and feedback mechanisms. These challenges impede the development of a strong educational foundation, limiting students from reaching their full potential.

Solution Proposed

Striving for success in life becomes an uphill battle when quality education requires steps you cannot take. Whether it's the high costs of attending colleges or the absence of good schools in certain regions, gaining access to a high-quality education is often impossible. What hinders students' progress is the inability to grasp the fundamentals—the essential building blocks that lay the groundwork for advanced knowledge and unlocking their true potential.

Intended Audience

Steps is crafted for a diverse audience, with a particular focus on individuals who have encountered inconsistencies in their educational paths. Whether you're a student navigating the complexities of textbooks, striving for mastery, or someone who has faced challenges due to inconsistent learning experiences, Steps is designed with your unique journey in mind. With its user-friendly platform and innovative features, Steps becomes the guiding steps for individuals of all ages and backgrounds, empowering those who've grown up with education of varying quality to take confident strides towards a more accessible and comprehensive educational future.

How the Solution was Developed

The team started off by conducting UX research to dictate the extension’s human-centered design direction. With brainstorming using affinity diagrams, crafting a user persona, and mapping a user journey, they delved into the ideation process to conceptualize their browser extension that addresses learning gaps due to inconsistent quality and inaccessibility in education. Finally, the team utilized a multidisciplinary approach to prototyping with graphic design and UX/UI design on Figma.