Better School Choice

Identifying the Problem

Parents face a stressful and time-consuming process when searching for the right school for their kids.

Approach/Strategy

  • Affinity diagram method for interviews and empathy map creation.

  • Determined critical features for the prototype: Map feature, Filtering, School Selection Preview.

  • Jobs to be Done statements for testing.

  • Rapid sketching for creative exploration.

  • User flow diagram for visualization.

Execution

  • Low-fidelity prototype tested on three participants.

  • Positive results: Participants completed tasks within the allocated time, resulting in a high satisfaction score.

  • Created a style tile with a friendly, approachable, and confident color scheme for the high-fidelity prototype.

Results/Impact

  • Successfully addressed the stressful school-search problem for parents.

  • Participants' positive feedback during testing validated the effectiveness of the prototype.

Next Steps

  • Create a list view to complement the map view.

  • Enhance the school page for a more comprehensive user experience.