Project Focus: Research a user problem and create a working prototype with design tools.

Duration: 40 hours over 4 weeks

Skills Gained:

• User research and empathy mapping
• Wireframing and journey mapping
• Prototyping with Figma or Adobe XD
• Basic usability testing and iteration
• Visual storytelling

Project Breakdown:

Week 1 (10 hrs) – Research & Define

• Choose a user problem or product idea
• Conduct short interviews or surveys
• Create user personas and a problem statement

Week 2 (10 hrs) – Sketch & Wireframe

• Draw wireframes and user flows
• Map out major screens and interactions

Week 3 (10 hrs) – Prototype & Test

• Build an interactive prototype in Figma
• Run basic usability tests (e.g., peer or simulated)

Week 4 (10 hrs) – Refine & Present

• Make changes based on feedback
• Prepare a short design summary deck

1. User research summary
2. Wireframes and final prototype link
3. Design summary presentation