The Problem Statement
In the contemporary digital environment, where our daily activities, including learning and entertainment, are predominantly conducted online, individuals face the challenge of managing distractions that are readily accessible through digital devices. Despite the shift of education to the digital realm, the prevalence of distractions poses a significant impediment to effective learning. The absence of tools that seamlessly integrate distraction-limiting features with well-established psychological learning strategies leaves a gap in the market. This is where our app, Quizl enters the picture as it not only addresses the issue of digital distractions through an app lock feature but also enhances the learning process by incorporating proven psychological learning strategies like tests and quizzes. This product aims to optimize the online learning experience and improve user focus, contributing to a more productive and enriching digital lifestyle.
Research and Analysis
Market Research
We started by analyzing the existing intuitive app locks and educational platforms individually. Some specific apps we looked at were Forest, Norton App Lock, and BGNmobi AppLocker. The Pros and Cons of our market research are listed below:
User Research
Next, we analyzed our target audience and tried to figure out their needs. As we started out we knew our app would cater to students from many different backgrounds, from kids in primary school whose parents want to limit their distractions to college students cramming for their finals. We conducted a user survey, that indicated the following user requirements.
Design Process
We first created a requirement list for the app, as well as a basic design system containing the color scheme, the logo, and other components part of our visual identity. We then iteratively designed low-fidelity and high-fidelity wireframes of our app, while also working on creating a brand identity for the app based on the requirements and the finalized visual identity.
While designing and creating Quizl, I was leading the designers and the marketing team, while also overseeing the developers and communicating with them to ensure our product design was attainable. Overall, we wanted to keep the design engaging yet professional, and minimalistic yet efficient and user-friendly.
Requirement List
Design System
Our Solution
Our app consists of the Standard Pages: Past Quizzes and Navbar, App and Course Restrictions, Quiz Pages, and Incentivization Pages.
Quiz Pages:
We decided to make the quiz feature more standardized as it will be accessed while trying to access another app and we wanted the transition to be as seamless as possible for the user so we opted for a theme that would go with most apps.
Incentivization: Custom Themes:
As an incentivization strategy, we also aim to incorporate a coins system where you can earn points by using the app to restrict other apps and do quizzes to practice, and you can trade in the coins for various rewards like extra time on the apps as well as different customizable themes.
