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Languify
Languify is aimed to help international students with language barriers through the use of communication and translation. Enabling them to perform better at university and create connections with other students and tutors.
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Many international students face a language barrier when attending a university overseas. This results in many challenges for the student; their inability to communicate and connect to classmates and teachers, and their inability to perform to their highest capability academically.
PROBLEM
GOALS
The goals for this project was to create an app that was easy to use and that would help international students have a better experience at uni.
CHALLENGES
The challenges I faced when developing this app was ensuring that all the features incorporated served a function, since I wanted the app to be as simplistic as possible.
Final Design
Through extensive market and primary research, I developed Languify, prioritising individuals with language barriers at every stage. I am dedicated to supporting international university students who face communication challenges, inspired by my experience working with students who struggled to engage with their peers.
My aim was to help students connect with their peers and comprehend university content, enabling them to succeed and achieve strong academic results.
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Home
View upcoming assignments, classes and recent connections.
Key Features
Easily access your calendar to view upcoming assignments.
View your semester classes along with assignments and related files.
Connections
Talk to tutors or other students, and view forums and mutuals.
Key Features
Users can connect with others on the app to find and make friends who speak the same language.
Individuals can access a forum to join discussions and connect with others on topics of shared interest and relevance.
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Translate
File Manager
Upload and view translated documents.
Snap pictures of textbooks or whiteboards to translate into your preferred language.
Key Features
Users can snap photos for instant translation and save them for future reference.
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Profile
View key information about users, similar classes and friends.
Key Features
Users can view their connections for quick and easy access.
Users can view their class schedule, including locations and times.
Problems Solved
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Connects individuals with others facing similar challenges so they don't feel alone.
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Provides users with a tool to translate content and store it, leading to improved academic performance by enhancing their understanding of the material.
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Offers international students a platform available entirely in their native language.
Key Features
Users can upload and manage documents for translation to help them understand complex content.
THE PROCESS
Research
The initial research aimed to investigate how I could help international students and what their struggles they were so I could help and find a solution.
Questionnaire
A questionnaire was sent out on reddit to reach my audience easily and I got a total of 16 responses.
Key Takeaways
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Facilities
There was a small variety of options that were available and the importance of creating a start-up that is more beneficial for student's is needed.
This indicated to me what I should be including in my start-up. Something that can help student's overcome these issues or even make it a bit less difficult to what it already is.
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Language Barrier Issues
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Options Available
Making me aware of the current situation at hand and how student's are struggling at university due to the lack of help.
Include ways to translate uni work, assignments and timetables easily, and a platform that students can easily communicate to tutors.
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Features
Interviews
I interviewed 6 different international students to get insights on their experiences and struggles.
"I feel isolated since I can't communicate to everyone properly."
"I struggle at times because english isn't my first language."
"Getting help from tutors can be difficult since I can't properly explain my problems."
Rebecca, 23
Xavier, 20
Adam, 24
KEY TAKEAWAYS
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International students need a better solution for comprehending university-related content.
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Language barriers often leave individuals feeling isolated, highlighting the need for a way to build community and foster a sense of belonging.
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Having a group of people you can go to for help is an imporant factor for individuals academic performance.
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Design System
Languify's design system features neutral, unisex colours to ensure a comfortable experience for all users. The interface incorporates simple, curved shapes for a distinctive look while maintaining a user-friendly, non-intimidating feel.
Logo
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Typograhy
Colour Palette
WHITE
RGB 255 / 255 / 255
HEX #FFFFFF
DARK AQUA
RGB 7 / 141 / 170
HEX #078DAA
BLUE
RGB 83 / 208 / 236
HEX #53D0EC
GREEN
RGB 196 / 223 / 22
HEX #C4DF16
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Understanding university related content (Timetables and Unit Schedules) so she can succeed at her new university and know where she must go for her classes.
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Make friends in the classes she is currently in.
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Talk to her tutors more so she can get additional help on assignments.
User Personas
Esha, 18
Goals
Frustrations
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Finding it difficult to complete assignments to the level they would've at Malaysia since they aren't able to understand it properly.
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Having no support system in Australia since none of her friends came with her, so she is alone.
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Needs help from her tutors but is struggling to communicate to them.
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Get something that makes it easier for him to understand university content easily.
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Try to find people who share similar interests as him or have the same background.
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Collaborate with other students more to get to know more people and have people to get help from.
Justin, 22
Goals
Frustrations
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Struggling to find friends that share the same experiences as him.
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Understanding to read English content which impacts Justin's academics since he can't understand his lectures or assignment briefs properly.
Walk Through
Iterations
The design process was completed in two stages before the final result. The process involved transforming sketches into wireframes and refining the interfaces through usability testing to ensure both functionality and aesthetics.
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STAGE 1:
The first stage involved wire-framing, where I transformed my sketches into a detailed interface. This step allowed me to better visualise the design in a more realistic format.
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STAGE 2:
A think-aloud session was conducted to gain insights into users' thought processes, particularly in understanding how they interact with a digital system. Additionally, an SUS (System Usability Scale) evaluation was performed to easily interpret feedback, as participants often find it challenging to articulate their thoughts—especially when overwhelmed or unfamiliar with UI terminology.
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