The Process
How could we simplify the iOS app and create the optimal learning experience for students? We aimed to enhance the experience for users by adhering closely to the human interface guidelines, and thus creating an intuitive environment familiar to them.
We initiated the project by engaging with university students, to get their opinions about our existing app. We posed a series of questions to comprehend their learning approaches. We then let each participant test our app by presenting them with scenarios related to their study routines. While they encountered some challenges with the current app, they found the process of reading and scrolling through books within the app straightforward and instinctive.
The three main challenges they encountered were:
Bookmarking a page
Navigating to a specific page within a book
Locating the draw and annotate function
Once we were able to review the feedback from user testing session. We went onto mindmap ideas and wireframe. We had to work out how we were going to include elements of human centered design into the overall design, but also keep the app on brand.
The Final Design
As much as possible we tried to adhere to iOS human centered design, so that our users would familiarise with the app.
