{"id":415,"date":"2026-02-01T02:38:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T02:38:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/?p=415"},"modified":"2026-05-06T20:07:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T20:07:09","slug":"integrating-ai-into-web-design-making-scheduling-simpler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/2026\/02\/01\/integrating-ai-into-web-design-making-scheduling-simpler\/","title":{"rendered":"OPTIMA: Integrating AI into Scheduling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7b3d080c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:0\"><h1 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-post-title has-bebas-neue-font-family\">OPTIMA: Integrating AI into Scheduling<\/h1>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-arapey-font-family\"><\/h4>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1114\" src=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-05-03-at-1.04.12-AM-e1777788361816.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-05-03-at-1.04.12-AM-e1777788361816.png 1620w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-05-03-at-1.04.12-AM-e1777788361816-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-05-03-at-1.04.12-AM-e1777788361816-1024x704.png 1024w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-05-03-at-1.04.12-AM-e1777788361816-768x528.png 768w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-05-03-at-1.04.12-AM-e1777788361816-1536x1056.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7a7ef148 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d7a71814 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"has-contrast-2-color has-text-color has-link-color has-arapey-font-family wp-elements-ec057e98c69daf37e894ea6d6b77e6be\" style=\"font-size:clamp(15.747px, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.86), 24px);\">Objective<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-dm-sans-font-family\">App<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7db9d80f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"has-contrast-2-color has-text-color has-link-color has-arapey-font-family wp-elements-8773d1ad62761c0b9ffb5c5a99255021\" style=\"font-size:clamp(15.747px, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.86), 24px);\">Role<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dm-sans-font-family\" style=\"line-height:1.3\">UX Researcher<br>UX\/UI Designer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7db9d80f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"has-contrast-2-color has-text-color has-link-color has-arapey-font-family wp-elements-28ef649c6c50599d82b2ac0dd9f6afca\" style=\"font-size:clamp(15.747px, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.86), 24px);\">Team<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dm-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.3\">Jay Thompson<br>Taryn Hall<br>Fiona Zhao<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7db9d80f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"has-contrast-2-color has-text-color has-link-color has-arapey-font-family wp-elements-6309e8f07b8eb887a3062c894ab53bc5\" style=\"font-size:clamp(15.747px, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.86), 24px);\">Time and Tools<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dm-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.3\">1 Semester<br>Figma<br>ChatGPT<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f98cf28f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-arapey-font-family\">Secondary Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dm-sans-font-family\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptc.edu\/college-resources\/academic-resources\/academic-self-help-tips\/time-management\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ptc.edu\/college-resources\/academic-resources\/academic-self-help-tips\/time-management\">Piedmont Technical College&#8217;s article<\/a> about time management, 90% of college students struggle with procrastination. College students who don\u2019t manage their time well struggle with burnout, excessive stress, and physical and mental strain. The study from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/education\/articles\/10.3389\/feduc.2025.1623228\/full\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/education\/articles\/10.3389\/feduc.2025.1623228\/full\">Frontiers in Education<\/a> states that planning<strong><strong>, <\/strong><\/strong>goal-setting, prioritization, and task organization emerged as particularly beneficial strategies for enhancing productivity, well-being, and overall performance. in academic and professional settings. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f66f9956 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-arapey-font-family has-x-large-font-size\">Problem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dm-sans-font-family\">How might we help college students manage their schedules in a way that caters to their needs and goals, while considering self-care <br>and socialization?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dm-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size\">We used the reframing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/board\/xRCzceDKmHdWUq2kORSzvg\/Design-Problem-Exploration--Copy-?node-id=1-2&amp;t=xevVfpfp0d0UOaU3-4\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/board\/StQsXvWvF7jG7dZEoS6Trg\/Design-Problem-Exploration?node-id=1-2&amp;t=v2Y3byH5hQbXx4BH-4\">design challenge worksheet<\/a> to reframe the design challenge and develop the proposed solution.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-e1bb55cb\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-arapey-font-family has-x-large-font-size\">Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dm-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size\">Our product uses users\u2019 rigid schedule data and personal goals to help college students optimize their schedules without overlooking self-care and socialization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b827052 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-dm-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Our main features include:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-dm-sans-font-family\">Event creation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-dm-sans-font-family\">Augmented rescheduling (based on workload balancing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-dm-sans-font-family\">Augmented social-time scheduling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-arapey-font-family has-x-large-font-size\">Design Thinking Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized is-style-rounded wp-duotone-duotone-1 is-style-rounded--1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/image-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-557\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5;object-fit:cover;width:730px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/image-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/image-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/image-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/image-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/image-1-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ea0cb840 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-arapey-font-family has-x-large-font-size\">Empathize<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dm-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size\">The goal within this stage is to understand the goals, needs, and frustrations of potential users.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-arapey-font-family has-large-font-size\">Competitive Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dm-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size\">Although we were unsure of what our solution would look like in the early stages of the project, we explored what competitors had to offer for inspiration. Most scheduling apps fall short because of manual planning, little to no flexibility, and a lack of integration with other tools. They often cannot easily handle last-minute changes and unexpected emergencies. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f66f9956 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a1667a499004&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a1667a499004\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/me-and-hozshona-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-790\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;object-fit:cover;width:517px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/me-and-hozshona-edited-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/me-and-hozshona-edited-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/me-and-hozshona-edited-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/me-and-hozshona-edited-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/me-and-hozshona-edited-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-e1bb55cb\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-432d1f4f is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-arapey-font-family has-large-font-size\">Interviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dm-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size\">Our target audience is college students and young adults, so our team interviewed 9 participants fitting into this category. We wanted feedback from both people who rely on scheduling tools and people who don&#8217;t use scheduling tools at all to receive insight on the full spectrum. Each participant&#8217;s level of busy schedules is varied as well for diverse responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dm-sans-font-family\">To ensure we would get useful responses, we framed our questions in a way that prompts thoughtful answers. Keywords and phrases, like method and how do you, &#8221; let us know our participants&#8217; personalities and how they navigate through their responsibilities with or without scheduling tools.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f66f9956 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-432d1f4f is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-arapey-font-family has-large-font-size\">Interview Data Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dm-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size\">To analyze our participants&#8217; responses, we used empathy maps and generated a thematic analysis with the help of ChatGPT. The empathy maps allowed us to find valuable insight about how users would not enjoy AI giving unsolicited advice, find trouble planning hangouts with friends that use different scheduling methods, and feel more motivated to see how many tasks they&#8217;ve completed. Sorting user quotes into empathy maps also allowed us to start the process of brainstorming design opportunities. For example, Hozshona said she wishes for her calendar and the ability to share with others without giving them full access to everything. This insight helped us come up with giving users the option of how much detail in their schedule they want to share with others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-e1bb55cb\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a1667a4995b3&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a1667a4995b3\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized wp-container-content-f22b2ade wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"651\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/image-2-1024x651.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-570\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/image-2-1024x651.png 1024w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/image-2-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/image-2-768x488.png 768w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/image-2-1536x976.png 1536w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/image-2-2048x1301.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/board\/xRCzceDKmHdWUq2kORSzvg\/Design-Problem-Exploration--Copy-?node-id=346-1392&amp;t=xevVfpfp0d0UOaU3-4\">View All 9 Empathy Maps<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dm-sans-font-family has-medium-font-size\">With the 9 total empathy maps, we organized the quotes into themes.<br>The 3 themes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-dm-sans-font-family\"><strong>Users operate reactively<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Participants often procrastinate and do things last-minute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-dm-sans-font-family\">&#8220;Prioritizes based on what\u2019s due first or most important.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-dm-sans-font-family\"><strong>Social coordination friction<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Participants are frustrated with friends not responding. They do not have access to each other&#8217;s schedules, which creates challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;When my friends don&#8217;t have the same scheduling tools as me, it&#8217;s difficult to see when free times align.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-dm-sans-font-family\"><strong>Schedule tools ignore real-life needs<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Most participants rarely ever schedule meals, sleep, and rest intentionally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-dm-sans-font-family\">&#8220;I was in so many classes, and I did schedule everything out, but it just felt like I didn&#8217;t schedule like times to eat, like I didn&#8217;t even schedule times to sleep.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-arapey-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-3493af0907f52e7308be2c8667bf81ab\">Define<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dm-sans-font-family\">The goal of this stage is to synthesize the insights gathered during the Empathize stage and clearly define the core user needs and design opportunities that will guide our solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cd9ab148 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a1667a499dde&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a1667a499dde\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-container-content-c9763a5f wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"590\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/College-Student-_-Uses-Scheduling-Tools-at-a-Basic-Level-1024x590.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-602\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7356610466738411;width:682px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/College-Student-_-Uses-Scheduling-Tools-at-a-Basic-Level-1024x590.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/College-Student-_-Uses-Scheduling-Tools-at-a-Basic-Level-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/College-Student-_-Uses-Scheduling-Tools-at-a-Basic-Level-768x442.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/College-Student-_-Uses-Scheduling-Tools-at-a-Basic-Level-1536x885.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/College-Student-_-Uses-Scheduling-Tools-at-a-Basic-Level.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-e1bb55cb\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-f22b2ade is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-arapey-font-family has-large-font-size\">User Persona<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dm-sans-font-family\">Based on the information gathered from all 9 interviewees, we created a persona that represents our users. First, we visualized the common challenges faced, then correlated the users&#8217; goals to the challenges, and aligned their needs to the goals as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-f22b2ade is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-arapey-font-family has-large-font-size\">User Journey Map<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dm-sans-font-family\">From Garnet&#8217;s persona and her goals, we created a user journey map that represents the experiences that our interviewees currently go through. Developing a user journey map allows us to understand when and why our users struggle and come up with design opportunities that alleviate their frustrations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-e1bb55cb\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-container-content-c9763a5f\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"609\" src=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/image-9-1024x609.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/image-9-1024x609.png 1024w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/image-9-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/image-9-768x457.png 768w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/image-9-1536x914.png 1536w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/image-9-2048x1219.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-arapey-font-family has-large-font-size\">Evaluating User and AI Needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f66f9956 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-dm-sans-font-family\">To make sure that the problem we are creating a solution for is actually needed by users, we utilized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/board\/xRCzceDKmHdWUq2kORSzvg\/Design-Problem-Exploration--Copy-?node-id=495-1437&amp;t=LjQ617gCaaXZBIFI-4\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/board\/StQsXvWvF7jG7dZEoS6Trg\/Design-Problem-Exploration?node-id=495-1437&amp;t=11kruuBHWBIjQN66-4\">this worksheet<\/a>. According to previous secondary research and primary research through interviews, there are two primary needs: Users need a way to remember to eat and sleep even with busy schedules, and users need more efficient ways to schedule social events with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-6388d5dc\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dm-sans-font-family\">Using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/board\/xRCzceDKmHdWUq2kORSzvg\/Design-Problem-Exploration--Copy-?node-id=495-1442&amp;t=LjQ617gCaaXZBIFI-4\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/board\/StQsXvWvF7jG7dZEoS6Trg\/Design-Problem-Exploration?node-id=495-1442&amp;t=11kruuBHWBIjQN66-4\">this worksheet<\/a>, we collectively determined if artificial intelligence was even necessary in our proposed solution and in what ways it would be beneficial or act as a disadvantage. One example of how AI could combat burnout, lack of rest, social scheduling stress, and schedule optimization is by suggesting rescheduling certain tasks, so users do not try to do too many things in one day. On the other hand, it would not be possible for AI to force users to follow a schedule, to completely solve a user&#8217;s procrastination habits, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"751\" src=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/image-11-1024x751.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/image-11-1024x751.png 1024w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/image-11-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/image-11-768x563.png 768w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/image-11-1536x1126.png 1536w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/image-11-2048x1501.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dm-sans-font-family wp-container-content-9d1db3e2\">Lastly, we evaluated the data required to allow the AI in our solution to provide reliable and verified information to our users based on their goals. The initial information the AI needs is the user&#8217;s non-adjustable responsibilities, like class times, their personal goals regarding rest, eating, and sleep, and friends&#8217; schedule data. Other examples of user inputs include reminder preferences, preferred social windows, their choice of accepting or rejecting recommendations, and their behavior. Understanding these factors enables us to create a realistic solution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-arapey-font-family has-x-large-font-size\">Ideate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of this stage is to explore and develop possible design solutions based on the needs identified in the Define stage. Through a collaborative creative matrix, individual storyboards, and a user flow diagram, 3 features were prioritized for the solution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-arapey-font-family has-large-font-size\">Creative Matrix<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team used the creative matrix method to brainstorm diverse ideas to confront the &#8220;How Might We&#8221; questions we created. This allowed us to think about the smaller challenges within our main problem. Each of us came up with about 3 ideas for each HMW question, allowing us to mix and match ideas for greater creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-2-color has-custom-black-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/board\/xRCzceDKmHdWUq2kORSzvg\/Design-Problem-Exploration--Copy-?node-id=771-1382&amp;t=LjQ617gCaaXZBIFI-4\">View Full Creative Matrix<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-ebf6bc82\">After our ideas were finalized, we went back as a team to discuss which ideas were vital to implement into our solution. <br><br>The top question and idea address the common users&#8217; frustration with the constant and time-consuming back-and-forth it takes to plan a meet-up with friends. The bottom ones tackle our interviewees&#8217; issue of unhealthily putting their academic and professional work before their personal well-being.<br><br>One of the main features I plan to emphasize in the solution is rescheduling based on missed tasks or workload balancing. With this feature, I will apply a few important HAX guidelines. The AI feature will support invocation, dismissal, and correction by letting users accept, cancel, or retry an AI suggestion. 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By creating a potential experience in sequential order, any gaps and issues within our solution relating to the user and product relationship are exposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a1667a49adfe&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a1667a49adfe\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"899\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/Storyboard-899x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/Storyboard-899x1024.png 899w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/Storyboard-263x300.png 263w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/Storyboard-768x875.png 768w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/Storyboard-1348x1536.png 1348w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/Storyboard-1797x2048.png 1797w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/Storyboard.png 1808w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-885d38d7\">Using the user persona my team and I developed, the storyboard follows Garnet as she navigates through her challenges with scheduling, personal health, and social scheduling by using our app. <br><br>Garnet is a college student struggling to prioritize her sleep, meals, and water intake alongside her academic commitments until she comes across an app. The sequence follows a timeline of around a week and a half and demonstrates Garnet&#8217;s journey in managing her frustrations by interacting with features in the solution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-arapey-font-family has-large-font-size\">User Flow Diagram<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Focusing on the solution&#8217;s three main features (social time scheduling, rescheduling missed tasks or high workloads, and task creation), I created a user flow diagram to visualize how users interact with the system to complete key tasks. The diagram maps the actions, decisions, inputs, and outputs required by both users and the system, while keeping users&#8217; goals at the center. For example, to support user control, whenever the AI generates an output, users can choose to retry, accept, or cancel the action. For social scheduling, the app shows overlapping free-time slots among friends and allows users to send hangout requests. In some cases, the system also sends notifications that prompt users to open the app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2444\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/image-6-edited-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-697\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/image-6-edited-scaled.png 2444w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/image-6-edited-286x300.png 286w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/image-6-edited-977x1024.png 977w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/image-6-edited-768x805.png 768w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/image-6-edited-1466x1536.png 1466w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/image-6-edited-1955x2048.png 1955w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2444px) 100vw, 2444px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-arapey-font-family has-x-large-font-size\">Prototype Lo-Fi &amp; Test<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of this stage of the design thinking process is to explore a wide range of design possibilities and gain insights about how users interact with them before investing too much time into high-fidelity development. Having users test paper prototypes early on also helps find interaction issues or breakdowns. This process ensures that all design decisions are user-centered, informed, and efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-arapey-font-family has-large-font-size\">Paper Prototypes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The paper prototypes are sorted into a series of screen flows for the 3 main features prioritized within the app. As each one is created, new ideas emerge, making it common to discard sketches throughout the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sketch 1<\/em>: <strong>Home Screen<\/strong> (daily view of schedule)<br><em>Sketch 2<\/em>: Main Screen of <strong>Social Tab<\/strong> <br><em>Sketch 3<\/em>: <strong>Add New Event <\/strong>Screen (with categorization, people, and reminder toggles and confirmation message after tapping the check mark)<br><em>Sketch 4<\/em>: <strong>AI Reschedule <\/strong>Screen (with a user decision pop-up and loading pop-up)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group 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class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-custom-black-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/board\/YMO9C18pUpjJFgF7Hk8T8l\/Individual-Work?node-id=166-729&amp;t=hzvbVcTIsoc2VJvb-4\">View All Sketches<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-arapey-font-family has-large-font-size\">Cognitive Walkthrough<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this activity, I tested the paper prototypes for usability issues and friction between my mental model and the user&#8217;s mental model.<br>The 3 tasks that were selected are:<br><strong>1.<\/strong> Add an event to your schedule<br><strong>2<\/strong>. Reschedule events from Mar. 24-26<br><strong>3<\/strong>. Accept a hangout request from John<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These 3 tasks are important for users to complete because they directly align with the 3 main features of the app (event creation, augmented rescheduling, and augmented social scheduling).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6 total cognitive walkthrough forms were created to document the testing process. I conducted tests for 3 tasks with 2 different participants. Each task was broken down into actions that participants are expected to take. Evaluation of each action was based on four criteria: addressing the mental model match-up, visibility of action, labels\/signifiers, and system feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-custom-black-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/board\/YMO9C18pUpjJFgF7Hk8T8l\/Individual-Work?node-id=155-2723&amp;t=CrgFw0W1YRjdcDrh-4\">View Cognitive Walkthrough Forms<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Across all 6 walkthroughs, I found a few issues with the prototypes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Participants were <strong>unaware that there was a categorization option<\/strong> during event creation.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Change<\/strong>: Add a dropdown button next to the category icon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the &#8216;Hangout Requests&#8217; screen, participants were <strong>confused about how to navigate the list of people<\/strong> under a request.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Change<\/strong>: Add an &#8220;Attending:&#8221; label.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The AI reschedule explanation box was <strong>mistaken<\/strong> for a user input field.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Change<\/strong>: Add an &#8220;AI reasoning&#8221; icon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participants <strong>tried to modify fixed class schedules<\/strong> while rescheduling.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Change<\/strong>: Disable the feature to toggle fixed events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-arapey-font-family has-x-large-font-size\">Hi-Fi Prototype Test and Iterate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This section addresses the process of developing Optima&#8217;s final prototype<em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-arapey-font-family has-large-font-size\">Hi-Fi Prototype V.1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the paper prototypes and the feedback from the cognitive walkthroughs, I designed the first version of the Hi-Fi prototype. I utilized <em>Base44<\/em>, a vibe-coding website, and <em>Pinterest<\/em> for UI inspiration during times of struggle. I integrated a neutral color palette to maintain a calm, readable, and organized experience. I applied Atomic Design Principles, like atoms, molecules, organisms, and page templates, to make designing the interface more efficient and consistent. Components, variables, and styles kept the prototype uniform as well.<br><br>I considered Usability Heuristics with features like lock toggles, confirmation pop-ups, approve\/deny buttons, and selected dates to give users control, prevent errors, maintain consistency, and show visibility of system status. Transparency, personalization, and human-centered interaction. I followed AIX Design Guidelines through transparency with how the AI system works, allowing users to personalize their sleep and social time, and promoting human-centered interaction by giving users the freedom to choose.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e0ac1438 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a1667a49cc1f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a1667a49cc1f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"470\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" 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\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">V1 AI Reschedule Results<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a1667a49ce7f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a1667a49ce7f\" 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wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a1667a49d166&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a1667a49d166\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-05-02-at-9.22.58-PM-469x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-05-02-at-9.22.58-PM-469x1024.png 469w, 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srcset=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-05-02-at-9.21.46-PM-471x1024.png 471w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-05-02-at-9.21.46-PM-138x300.png 138w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/fzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-05-02-at-9.21.46-PM.png 684w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 471px) 100vw, 471px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gradient Background Exploration<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-arapey-font-family has-large-font-size\">Heuristic Evaluation Testing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peer evaluation of the initial Hi-Fi prototype revealed the following issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AI rescheduling screens confusion<\/strong> (The rescheduling feature and flow weren&#8217;t clear.)<br><strong>Reflection:<\/strong> I agreed and changed the rescheduling feature to be activated by tapping and holding on the homepage calendar. The date selection and event review were combined, so users could reschedule days with fewer taps.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social screen visuals<\/strong> (The display of friend selections could be more visually pleasing. Sections like hangout requests, friends, and availability privacy could be moved to different locations.)<br><strong>Reflection:<\/strong> I agreed and changed the &#8220;filter people selection&#8221; check-boxes into a sheet overlay, and I also switched the &#8220;people attending&#8221; UI to profile photos to improve visual aesthetics. I created a profile tab to store &#8220;manage friends&#8221; and &#8220;manage availability privacy.&#8221;<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>User control issue<\/strong> (There was no option to edit or delete events.)<br><strong>Reflection:<\/strong> I agreed and added a feature where users could edit or delete events after they&#8217;ve tapped on it for user control and error recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--6\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/design\/V90zksSopA5QH1HaviqiNq\/Fiona--Evaluation-2--Jojo-?node-id=0-1&amp;t=q5e48lbs7vMaUSuH-1\">VIEW PEER 1 FEEDBACK<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--7\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/design\/F2ND2OLYly18PMQwMN7G7m\/Fiona--Evaluation-1--Lucy-?t=q5e48lbs7vMaUSuH-1\">VIEW PEER 2 FEEDBACK<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--8\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/design\/8wvtq0371KmSkmNgyD68ix\/Fiona--Evaluation-3--Lilly-?t=q5e48lbs7vMaUSuH-1\">VIEW PEER 3 FEEDBACK<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-arapey-font-family has-large-font-size\">Hi-Fi Prototype V.2.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80247595 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex 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