Project Overview

High school students lack an efficient and effective way to explore possible career paths without real-world consequences. We aim to empower students with the necessary knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about their future, which will ultimately help them transition smoothly to higher education or the workforce.

About The Project →

This senior year project spans 20 weeks, and I feel fortunate to collaborate with a group of 7 dedicated UX majors, each bringing their unique talents and strengths to the table at Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta. Together, we diligently researched the high school education system and students in Atlanta, Georgia. We delved deep into their experiences through interviews and surveys to better understand their current situation and frustrations.

<aside> 🔥 A big shout-out to our UX professor, Lane Kinkade, whose constant support and valuable suggestions made every step of the process a breeze. We're truly grateful for his guidance.

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My Role as A Design System Lead

• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including UI designers and copywriters, to ensure the design system's components were consistently implemented across the project.
• Conducted usability testing to identify areas for improvement and iteratively refined the design system to enhance user experiences for our target audience.
• Documented the UI guidelines, making them accessible to all team members, and actively supported their integration into the project's design.

I’m also a UI Designer and UX Researcher

• Collaborated closely with the UX team to translate wireframes and prototypes into pixel-perfect UI designs and ensured that UI elements, typography, color schemes, and iconography adhered to the project's branding guidelines, reinforcing brand identity and recognition.
• Created interactive prototypes to facilitate user testing and stakeholder feedback, allowing for quick validation of design concepts and usability improvements.
• Conducted primary research to understand the current high school student's struggles with making decisions on future careers and what support they are looking for.

Problem

High school students lack an efficient and effective way to explore possible career paths without real-world consequences which leads to confusion in college and high dropout rates, especially among first-year students.

<aside> 💡 Lack of personalized resources to identify career paths that align with their strengths, leading to disengagement and a misaligned career trajectory.

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Solution

To provide students with the best possible resources to make informed career decisions from an early stage, we provide coherent access to career-related resources that offer helpful insights into various career fields, emerging trends, and essential skills, as well as in-depth personality assessments and skill evaluations to help students identify career paths that align with their natural inclinations and talents.

Final Design →