{"id":265,"date":"2026-02-01T04:36:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T04:36:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/?p=265"},"modified":"2026-05-21T04:51:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T04:51:14","slug":"design-challenge-exploration-and-framing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/2026\/02\/01\/design-challenge-exploration-and-framing\/","title":{"rendered":"Planit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-parallax\" style=\"min-height:736px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-555 size-full has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Planit-Mockup-2-scaled.png)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-6f99f7b560314bad7721e5ffb952bc2f\" style=\"border-width:10px;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><strong>Planit<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/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 alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">Problem<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">College students and young adults often struggle with a packed schedule involving classes, homework, and work shifts. With so many tasks to do at various times, it can be easy to forget or mix up when assignments are due, forgetting to eat and not having enough time to sleep. This can lead to missed deadlines, skipped meals, and poor sleep, which affects their health and grades.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">Solution<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f66f9956 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">A tool that helps create a schedule based on one&#8217;s personal goals?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><br>An assistant that helps one navigate an overwhelming schedule while balancing personal time, while also being engaging for users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-9bedd9bf wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/board\/FiZCfnTdNd0RSJhoc9JFqX\/Design-Problem-Exploration--Copy-?node-id=1-2&amp;t=neQTCgUZAe8Pv9HU-4\" style=\"background-color:#9305ff\">View Worksheet<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-51daf623 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bd3f9bef wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> A calendar and daily activities displayed on the landing page for easy viewing access. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong>  AI chatbot\/assistant to help with scheduling<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3<\/strong>. Letting users color code or apply a label that symbolizes urgency\/importance to certain activities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> Offer flexible and scheduling options for user to complete their activities if they are missed and to adjust as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5<\/strong>. Add rewards and badges when users complete there specified tasks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6.<\/strong> Customizable avatars<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-figma wp-block-embed-figma wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/embed?embed_host=Jaliah%20Thompson&#038;embed_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fsova.ourcloud.ou.edu%2Fjthompson&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.figma.com%2Fboard%2FStQsXvWvF7jG7dZEoS6Trg%2FDesign-Problem-Exploration%3Fnode-id%3D1-2%26t%3DoRcJ73GAIbroZKjQ-4\" height=\"452\" width=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\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 alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">Empathize<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\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>The&nbsp;objective&nbsp;in this stage of the design thinking process was to explore potential design challenges faced by college students and young adults in managing busy schedules. Specifically, the goal was to understand how current scheduling tools meet or&nbsp;fail to&nbsp;meet their needs, with an emphasis on creating a personalized AI-driven app that helps users balance their time for sleep, socializing, and other activities. The interview we conducted&nbsp;provided&nbsp;valuable insights&nbsp;on&nbsp;the frustrations and gaps in existing tools, such as the lack of alarms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Me and my team interviewd 9 people total. With the demographic being working and non working college students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\"><strong>Empathy Map<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We then created empathy maps to better understand a person or group by exploring what they say, think, feel, and do. To gain deeper insights into their needs, motivations, and challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\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-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\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-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-figma wp-block-embed-figma wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/embed?embed_host=Jaliah%20Thompson&#038;embed_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fsova.ourcloud.ou.edu%2Fjthompson&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.figma.com%2Fboard%2FFiZCfnTdNd0RSJhoc9JFqX%2FDesign-Problem-Exploration--Copy-%3Fnode-id%3D283-290%26t%3DgzxeIqcT4ar55k4O-4\" height=\"452\" width=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\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<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-figma wp-block-embed-figma wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/embed?embed_host=Jaliah%20Thompson&#038;embed_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fsova.ourcloud.ou.edu%2Fjthompson&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.figma.com%2Fboard%2FFiZCfnTdNd0RSJhoc9JFqX%2FDesign-Problem-Exploration--Copy-%3Fnode-id%3D343-761%26t%3DneQTCgUZAe8Pv9HU-4\" height=\"452\" width=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\"><strong>Thematic Analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We used thematic analysis method to identify, analyze, patterns within our data. It helps you organize and describe the data in detail by finding common ideas or topics that come up repeatedly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide 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-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Theme 1. Users do not fully trust their tools. Trust ranges from:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cNot at all\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cGeneral outline\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cPretty good\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cA lot\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3655d5c7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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-23441af8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Theme 2: Many participants operate reactively:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17124a9a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Prioritize when deadlines are close<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Beg professors after missing assignments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Adjust after emergencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Delete\/edit when things shift<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Handle urgent items first<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Theme 3: Social Coordination Friction<br>Patterns include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Friends not responding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">People not using scheduling tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Difficulty aligning availability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Desire for shared availability visibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Frustration when others are abstract about time<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"height:68px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-fe34031a\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>The interviews reveal that users struggle with&nbsp;trust, reactivity, and social coordination, which together create unstable             and stressful planning experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong>First<\/strong>, users&nbsp;do not fully trust their tools. Trust ranges from \u201cnot at all\u201d to \u201ca lot,\u201d but most participants treat tools as rough guides rather than dependable systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Second<\/strong>, many users operate in a&nbsp;reactive mode. Meaning they prioritize tasks only when deadlines are near, adjust plans after emergencies, and focus on urgent items over long-term priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third<\/strong>, users face significant&nbsp;social coordination friction. Friends may not respond, others avoid scheduling tools, and aligning availability is difficult. Participants express frustration with vague time commitments and desire clearer shared visibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, users have uncertainty about their tools, their time, and other people. This drives reactive behavior, reduces system reliability, and complicates coordination. The challenge is not just scheduling tasks, but creating a trustworthy, proactive, and social system for managing time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">Define<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\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>Me and my team thrn developed personas and user journey maps that reflect the research insights by bringing together key patterns,  points, and goals that were expressed in all our interviews. Rather than listing findings separately, the persona integrates them into a realistic profile that reflects shared needs and decision-making. This helps translate research themes into a character, making it easier to empathize with the target audience and apply insights directly to strategy and make design decisions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\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-large-font-size\"><strong>Persona and Journey map<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\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>This persona represents a motivated yet time-constrained college student balancing academics, social life, and future career goals. She values efficiency and flexibility. While ambitious and goal-oriented, she experiences stress related to workload, finances, and uncertainty about the future. This persona synthesizes research insights by reflecting common student priorities and goals and challenges<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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 style=\"height:100px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-6388d5dc\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-857ef822 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignwide 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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><\/figure>\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 alignwide has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Mapping Ai To Data Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\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=\"has-text-align-left\">Our primary users are college students balancing coursework, jobs, and personal responsibilities. Research shows a need for time management support, academic clarity, guidance, and an easier way to coordinate schedules with friends. Students expressed feeling overwhelmed by deadlines and unsure how to prioritize tasks. Our solution addresses these needs by providing structured planning support and personalized academic recommendations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p>We chose to use AI specifically where personalization and pattern recognition. AI is used to analyze students\u2019 schedules and coursework to generate adaptive study habits and help with social outcomes. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p>The data required aligns directly with each user need. For time management support, we need course schedules, assignment deadlines, and self-reported availability; this data comes from student input and optional LMS (Learning Management System) integration and is necessary to generate realistic, personalized study plans. For academic guidance, we require course enrollment data,  this data helps the AI tailor recommendations and detect when additional support may be beneficial. <\/p>\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 alignwide is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f66f9956 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong> AI Is Used<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Learn from accept\/reject behavior &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2<\/strong>. Analyze the user\u2019s schedule (fixed and flexible commitments)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> Evaluate cognitive load across the week<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> Detect avoidance patterns (e.g., task rescheduled &gt;2 times)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong> Generate recommendations for studying, sleep, eating, and rest<\/p>\n<\/div>\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<div style=\"height:100px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-6388d5dc\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1990\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Design-Problem-Exploration-3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Design-Problem-Exploration-3-scaled.jpg 1990w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Design-Problem-Exploration-3-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Design-Problem-Exploration-3-796x1024.jpg 796w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Design-Problem-Exploration-3-768x988.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Design-Problem-Exploration-3-1194x1536.jpg 1194w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Design-Problem-Exploration-3-1592x2048.jpg 1592w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1990px) 100vw, 1990px\" \/><\/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-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Ideate<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">The How Might We questions helped our team reframe the design opportunities identified in the Define stage into problem prompts. Instead of jumping directly to a single feature, the HMW questions encouraged brainstorming across multiple perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Each HMW question focused on a specific user need, such as reducing stress, improving task visibility, or supporting rest. By structuring the creative matrix with my team members, we were able to quickly generate a wide range of possible solutions while also identifying overlapping ideas. This approach allowed us to explore both individual productivity features (like task breakdown and reminders) and social coordination features (like schedule sharing and friend accountability). The matrix helped reveal patterns across our ideas and identify promising directions for our design concept.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1212\" src=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Design-Problem-Exploration-1-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Design-Problem-Exploration-1-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Design-Problem-Exploration-1-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Design-Problem-Exploration-1-1024x485.png 1024w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Design-Problem-Exploration-1-768x363.png 768w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Design-Problem-Exploration-1-1536x727.png 1536w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Design-Problem-Exploration-1-2048x969.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/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 alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">StoryBoard<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p>A college student balancing school, work, and social life. She feels overwhelmed by deadlines and responsibilities and wonders if there is an app that can help her manage everything. She comes across an app that is able to sync her schedule, while AI prioritizes her tasks and shares her schedule between friends. This helps her stay organized and balance work, school, and social life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full wp-duotone-duotone-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/03\/Scanned-Document-12-2-edited-4-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/03\/Scanned-Document-12-2-edited-4-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/03\/Scanned-Document-12-2-edited-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/03\/Scanned-Document-12-2-edited-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/03\/Scanned-Document-12-2-edited-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/03\/Scanned-Document-12-2-edited-4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/03\/Scanned-Document-12-2-edited-4-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/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 has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">User Flow Diagram<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">The user flow supports the user\u2019s goals by guiding students through a simple process that helps them manage their time and academic responsibilities more effectively. By being able to sync their schedule, the system gathers all important information such as classes, deadlines, and meetings in one place. The AI then prioritizes tasks based on urgency and workload, helping students focus on the most important assignments first. The option to share schedules also makes it easier to coordinate group meetings by finding overlapping free time with classmates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">A college student balancing school, work, and social life. She feels overwhelmed by deadlines and responsibilities and wonders if there is an app that can help her manage everything. She comes across an app that is able to sync her schedule, while AI prioritizes her tasks and shares her schedule between friends. This helps her stay organized and balance work, school, and social life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1662\" src=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/image-6-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/image-6-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/image-6-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/image-6-1024x665.png 1024w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/image-6-768x498.png 768w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/image-6-1536x997.png 1536w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/image-6-2048x1329.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/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 alignwide is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">Prototyping Lo-Fi &amp; Test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>The goal<\/strong>: was to create a visual and functional representation of how these features would be organized within the app to ensure easy and effective navigation. By focusing on these main features, I aimed to address user needs effectively and prepare for usability testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>The three key features:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prioritize task<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sync calendar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share availibilty with friends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p>The purpose of the testing is to make sure the app works well and meets users\u2019 needs. The three features selected, <strong>prioritizing tasks, syncing the calendar, and sharing availability<\/strong>, were chosen because they help users manage their time better, avoid conflicts, and easily coordinate plans with friends. These features matter because they improve organization, reduce stress, and make planning more efficient.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\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 class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1257\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Scanned-Document-Jay-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Scanned-Document-Jay-2-scaled.jpg 1257w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Scanned-Document-Jay-2-147x300.jpg 147w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Scanned-Document-Jay-2-503x1024.jpg 503w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Scanned-Document-Jay-2-768x1564.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Scanned-Document-Jay-2-754x1536.jpg 754w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Scanned-Document-Jay-2-1006x2048.jpg 1006w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1257px) 100vw, 1257px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1192\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Scanned-Document-14-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Scanned-Document-14-1-scaled.jpg 1192w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Scanned-Document-14-1-140x300.jpg 140w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Scanned-Document-14-1-477x1024.jpg 477w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Scanned-Document-14-1-768x1650.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Scanned-Document-14-1-715x1536.jpg 715w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Scanned-Document-14-1-953x2048.jpg 953w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1192px) 100vw, 1192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1224\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Scanned-Document-Jay-6-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Scanned-Document-Jay-6-scaled.jpg 1224w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Scanned-Document-Jay-6-143x300.jpg 143w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Scanned-Document-Jay-6-490x1024.jpg 490w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Scanned-Document-Jay-6-768x1606.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Scanned-Document-Jay-6-734x1536.jpg 734w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Scanned-Document-Jay-6-979x2048.jpg 979w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1224px) 100vw, 1224px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1225\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Scanned-Document-Jay-4-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Scanned-Document-Jay-4-scaled.jpg 1225w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Scanned-Document-Jay-4-144x300.jpg 144w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Scanned-Document-Jay-4-490x1024.jpg 490w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Scanned-Document-Jay-4-768x1604.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Scanned-Document-Jay-4-735x1536.jpg 735w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Scanned-Document-Jay-4-980x2048.jpg 980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1225px) 100vw, 1225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Across all 6 walkthroughs, a key pattern was user confusion around the checkmark symbol for tasks, it wasn\u2019t clear if it meant completed or selected. Also, users misunderstood the shared availability on Tuesday feature, thinking they had to click indefinitely first, rather than pressing the &#8220;choose to share&#8221; button and selecting specific days like Tuesday to share indefinitely. To fix these issues, I plans to redesign the checkmark icon for clearer meaning and simplify the availability sharing process by making the selection steps more intuitive and adding clearer instructions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">I experimented with different color variotions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/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-23441af8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\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-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-05-03-at-12.06.29-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-05-03-at-12.06.29-AM.png 280w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-05-03-at-12.06.29-AM-136x300.png 136w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"282\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-05-03-at-12.06.52-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-05-03-at-12.06.52-AM.png 282w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-05-03-at-12.06.52-AM-136x300.png 136w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-05-03-at-12.35.27-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-05-03-at-12.35.27-AM.png 280w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-05-03-at-12.35.27-AM-137x300.png 137w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-23441af8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"282\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-05-03-at-12.37.03-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-498\" style=\"width:325px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-05-03-at-12.37.03-AM.png 282w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-05-03-at-12.37.03-AM-139x300.png 139w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"330\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-05-03-at-12.37.47-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-05-03-at-12.37.47-AM.png 330w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-05-03-at-12.37.47-AM-139x300.png 139w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"330\" height=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-05-03-at-12.37.38-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-05-03-at-12.37.38-AM.png 330w, https:\/\/sova.ourcloud.ou.edu\/jthompson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-05-03-at-12.37.38-AM-139x300.png 139w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3655d5c7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Atomic Design Principles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">I used Atomic Design by breaking the app into smaller, reusable parts.&nbsp;<strong>Atoms<\/strong>&nbsp;included icons, text, colors, check circles, and buttons.&nbsp;The <strong>Molecules<\/strong>&nbsp;included task cards, category pills, and profile rows.&nbsp;While also utilizing some <strong>Organisms<\/strong>&nbsp;that included the full task list and profile card.  This helped keep the design consistent across the prototype.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Usability Heuristics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">I considered&nbsp;the <strong>visibility of system status<\/strong>&nbsp;by showing a \u201cTask completed\u201d section after a task is checked off. I used&nbsp;<strong>user control and freedom<\/strong>&nbsp;by adding a&nbsp;<strong>Share Availability<\/strong>&nbsp;switch, so users can decide if friends can see when they are free. I also used&nbsp;<strong>consistency<\/strong>&nbsp;by keeping the same card style, colors, icons, and bottom navigation across screens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>AIX Design Guidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>1. Make clear what the system can do<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">In my scheduling and social app, the system should clearly show users that it can help them&nbsp;<strong>sync their calendars<\/strong> and&nbsp;<strong>share availability with friends<\/strong>. For example, the Sync Calendar screen can explain that connecting a calendar allows the app to organize classes, tasks, and social plans in one place. The Share Availability feature also makes it clear that friends can only see when the user is free, not their private calendar details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>2. Make clear how well the system can do it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">For the&nbsp;<strong>Sync Calendar<\/strong>&nbsp;feature, the app should clearly show how successfully it connected to the user\u2019s calendar and how complete the synced schedule is. For example, after a student connects Google Calendar or their school calendar, the app could show a message like&nbsp;<strong>\u201cCalendar synced successfully.\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>3. Provide global controls<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">The app should give users control over the AI and availability features. For example, users can turn&nbsp;<strong>Share Availability<\/strong>&nbsp;on or off from their profile. They should also be able to choose who can see their availability, such as all friends, close friends, or selected friends. These controls are important because calendar information is personal. The user should always decide what is shared and when it is shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-6388d5dc\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Test ( Heuristic Evaluation)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><br><strong>Peer evaluation of the initial hi-fi prototype revealed the following issues: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">some screens had inconsistent spacing when navigating from one page to the next<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">The buttons stopped working during testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-figma wp-block-embed-figma wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/embed?embed_host=Jaliah%20Thompson&#038;embed_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fsova.ourcloud.ou.edu%2Fjthompson&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.figma.com%2Fdesign%2FTKZ4NryvCSCMgLkEOJYbQT%2FEvaluation-1%3Fnode-id%3D0-1%26t%3DwwXmKfNdIc5OfRi2-1\" height=\"452\" width=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-figma wp-block-embed-figma wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/embed?embed_host=Jaliah%20Thompson&#038;embed_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fsova.ourcloud.ou.edu%2Fjthompson&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.figma.com%2Fdesign%2FTKZ4NryvCSCMgLkEOJYbQT%2FFinal-Project--Copy-%3Fnode-id%3D0-1%26t%3DGY3LlaixmbpTrklL-1\" height=\"452\" width=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Hi Fi Prototype V2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">For my second version of the high-fidelity prototype, I improved the app based on the feedback I received from peer evaluation. The main issues were that some screens changed spacing when users navigated to the next page, and some buttons stopped working. These problems made the prototype feel less complete, so I focused on making the experience smoother, more consistent, and easier to understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">I fixed the spacing by checking each screen and making sure the layout stayed consistent across the prototype. I kept the same margins, card spacing, button placement, and bottom navigation on each screen. This helped the app feel more polished and made the screens look like they belonged together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">I also fixed the clickable interactions. I reviewed the prototype links in Figma and made sure important buttons worked correctly. This made the prototype easier to test because users could move through the app without getting stuck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">For the AI features, I improved the&nbsp;<strong>Sync Calendar<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Share Availability<\/strong>&nbsp;flows. The Sync Calendar screen now uses realistic content instead of placeholders, such as calendar connection options and messages like&nbsp;<strong>\u201cCalendar synced successfully.\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;This helps users understand what the system can do and how well it is working. The Share Availability feature now includes a clear switch so users can choose whether friends can see when they are free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Figma<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-figma wp-block-embed-figma wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/embed?embed_host=Jaliah%20Thompson&#038;embed_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fsova.ourcloud.ou.edu%2Fjthompson&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.figma.com%2Fproto%2FolyokTG9k4o4HocMlcNRXM%2FFinal-Project%3Fnode-id%3D15-47%26p%3Df%26viewport%3D-115%252C128%252C0.66%26t%3DReyQc7LfTYKX7Vvn-1%26scaling%3Dscale-down%26content-scaling%3Dfixed%26starting-point-node-id%3D150%253A654%26page-id%3D0%253A1\" height=\"452\" width=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Problem College students and young adults often struggle with a packed schedule involving classes, homework, and work shifts. 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