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About the client:
Design Buddies is an inclusive community of designers from all around the world. While Design Buddies is a great place to get advice and feedback from peers; there is a growing demand for members to find expert mentors "on-demand" to get specific answers to their questions. This is where Mentor Buddies comes in. Mentor Buddies is a mobile app where members can find a design expert to chat with privately for about 15 minutes, in exchange for a small donation to the charity that the mentor has chosen.
Objective
Problem
Deliverables
Role
Enhanced Visibility: Improve the visibility of notifications to ensure users do not miss critical updates.
Improved Hierarchy: Establish a clear hierarchy within the notification card, allowing users to prioritize their actions.
Consistency: Align the design with industry standards as well as remain cohesive with the IRS design guide to reduce cognitive load for users.
Efficient Communication: Ensure that the notifications are concise yet informative.
The in-app notification card plays a pivotal role in the IRS application, ensuring users receive important updates and alerts about their tax matters. The challenge was to refine this feature, making it more user-friendly, informative, and aligned with industry best practices.
Research analysis from previous testing, comparative analysis, exploration of design concepts (inclusion of notification groupings, icons, and indicators), mockups, and user testing.
UX Designer
Research and Analysis
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.
About the Project:
This case study explores iterative updates of the in-app notification card within the IRS OLA (Online Account) application. The research, design concepts, and findings from these updates will eventually used for the reimagined MVP+ version of the notification section.
I was asked to enhance the visibility and hierarchy of this crucial section within the user interface. This iteration placed emphasis on notification groupings, the integration of icons, and the implementation of indicators, all while drawing inspiration from industry standards and feedback from previous user testing.
Mentor Buddies Prototype
Results and Impact
Conclusion
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.