Concept testing with the low fidelity prototype indicated that SeeSaw had potential to support students in managing their daily and long-term goals effectively. Users appreciated the app’s simplicity, motivation-driven design, and structured approach to goal-setting, but also identified key areas for improvement.
To enhance usability and engagement, we decided to focus on long-term goal integration, improved progress tracking, and a more intuitive user interface. Addressing concerns around navigation clarity, external calendar syncing, and customization options will further optimize the user experience. By refining these elements, we hoped the next iteration of SeeSaw would be a solid step towards creating an essential tool for students seeking balance and productivity in their academic and personal lives.
Low Fidelity Prototype
For our first attempt at the product, we used Figma to create a low-fidelity prototype, building on our wireframes to establish the app’s basic functionality and flow. Guided by our research findings, we aimed to design a gamified way for users to visualize their categorical schedule, incorporating interactive elements for modifications and tracking through ring visualization. This prototype allowed us to test our initial design concepts and gather feedback before refining interactions and aesthetics in the high-fidelity version.
Onboarding Process
Our goal during the original onboarding process was to understand users' priorities based on five choice categories. Through concept testing we found that users wanted more clarity around the categorical process and a way to keep track of their long term goals.
Goal Categories & Visualization
Continuing with goal categories, we hoped to allow the user to track their goals reached by category, add goals, and visualize them through their calendar. Testing revealed that our interface design was confusing and busy with too much scrolling and too many components on one page.
Key Design Implementations for Improvement
Tracking metrics for goal categories.
Integration of long-term goals with a dropdown menu.
Improved homepage layout (focus on upcoming tasks, not gamification).
Checkmarks for completed tasks and point system for weekly goal tracking.
Better visibility (grey out completed tasks, bold current tasks, color upcoming tasks).
Editable categories for calendar events to correct AI misclassification.
Short tutorial or example video for onboarding.