week1



PEOPLE PROBLEMS



Problem 1

I feel overwhelmed when doing homework.


Problem 2

I want to improve my English skills, but I don't have time / motivation.


Problem 3

I have a hard time going to bed on time and waking up early.





DESIGN BRIEF



CHOSEN TOPIC

Language Issue


Problem Statement

I want to improve my English skills, but I don't have time / motivation.


Target Users

International students, or people who are interested in learning languages.




COMPETITIVE AUDIT 1


Google Translate

Translates languages by typing, taking or importing photos, and dictation. However, you cannot search for synonym and example sentence, and it does not provide a way to study the vocabulary.





COMPETITIVE AUDIT 2


Quizlet Flashcards

Provides flashcard, test, and match game to practice what you are learning. However, it cannot translates languages.





COMPETITIVE AUDIT 3


Youdao

Translates languages in multiple ways; provides synonym and example sentence; Offers flashcards to review starred vocabulary. However, you cannot search words by category, and the flashcard is not interesting enough to motivate learning.