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Designing an engaging platform for school students to prepare for Olympiads Exams & enhance their academic performance

Designing an engaging platform for school students to prepare for Olympiads Exams & enhance their academic performance

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Live Website

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My role

UX Researcher, UX/UI designer, Illustrator

My role

UX researcher,

UX/UI designer,

Illustrator

Team

Me, 2 Product Managers, 8 Engineers, Other Stakeholders

Team

Me, 2 Product Managers,

8 Engineers, Other

Stakeholders

PW Olympiad

Mobile App

PW Olympiad

Web App

PW Olympiad

Web App

Goals

1

Engaging Learning Platform

The primary goal is to create an engaging online platform for students preparing for Olympiad exams. This platform should be interactive, educational, and fun, encouraging students to actively participate in learning activities

1

Engaging Learning Platform

The primary goal is to create an engaging online platform for students preparing for Olympiad exams. This platform should be interactive, educational, and fun, encouraging students to actively participate in learning activities

2

Academic Performance Enhancement

Another goal is to enhance students' academic performance by providing them with access to high-quality study materials, practice tests, and quizzes.

2

Academic Performance Enhancement

Another goal is to enhance students' academic performance by providing them with access to high-quality study materials, practice tests, and quizzes.

3

Wider Reach and Impact

PW Olympiad aims to have a broader reach and impact by making Olympiad preparation accessible to a larger number of students, including those from remote areas.

3

Wider Reach and Impact

PW Olympiad aims to have a broader reach and impact by making Olympiad preparation accessible to a larger number of students, including those from remote areas.

Gathering Existing Data

Olympiad Exam Trends:

  • Increase in participation by 15% annually over the past decade.

  • Mathematics and Science are the most popular subjects, constituting 70% of registrations.

User Preferences for Olympiad Preparation:

  • 80% prefer using online resources for flexibility and accessibility.

  • 60% regularly use mobile apps for preparation.

Challenges in Olympiad Preparation:

  • 65% express need for more personalized learning resources.

  • 70% struggle with time management and effective study strategies.

Impact of Olympiad Preparation on Academic Performance:

  • Outperformance of peers in regular academic assessments.

Uncovering User Insights

Conducted interviews with students (Class 6-10) who are currently preparing for Olympiads or aspire to do so & asked questions about their:


  • Motivations for participating in Olympiads.

  • Preferred learning styles and preferred resources.

  • Challenges they face during preparation.

  • Features they would find most valuable in an Olympiad prep platform.

  • Are you able to focus on academic studies along with Olympiad prep?

Research Overview

Lack of Integration with Class Syllabus: Many existing resources do not align well with the school syllabus, making it challenging for students to integrate Olympiad preparation into their regular studies.

Lack of Motivation: Lack of motivation such as rewards and leaderboards, which can help boost their motivation to practice.

Finding Quality Practice Problems: Olympiad exams often require unique problem-solving approaches, making it difficult to find the right practice problems.

Lack of Structured Learning: Finding a clear and structured learning path for the vast amount of Olympiad material can be tough.

Limited Resources: Not all students have access to high-quality coaching or resources.

Refining Solutions

1

Interactive Quizzes

1

Interactive Quizzes

2

Topic-wise Progress Tracking

2

Topic-wise Progress Tracking

3

Topic & Subject -wise Exam Prep

3

Topic & Subject -wise Exam Prep

4

Syllabus Integration

4

Syllabus Integration

5

Reports

5

Reports

6

Prizes

6

Prizes

7

Gamification

7

Gamification

8

Leaderboard

8

Leaderboard

Structuring the flow

Logic Booster

Olympiad Zone

Report

Leaderboard

Account

  1. Today’s Logic

Challenge

  1. Word Zone

  1. Puzzle Zone

Olympiad

Exam Selection

Subject Selection

Test Flow

Test Report

Logic Boooster

Reports

Profile

Account Deletion

National level

leaderboard

School level

leaderboard

Log In/ Sign Up

Design Considerations:

1

User-Centric Design

It prioritizes user experience, ensuring easy navigation and valuable content for students.

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User-Centric Design

It prioritizes user experience, ensuring easy navigation and valuable content for students.

2

Engaging Visual Design

Vibrant colors and captivating graphics create an immersive experience, enhancing student engagement.

2

Engaging Visual Design

Vibrant colors and captivating graphics create an immersive experience, enhancing student engagement.

3

Mascot Design

A friendly mascot guides users, adding a playful element to the platform's design.

3

Mascot Design

A friendly mascot guides users, adding a playful element to the platform's design.

Logo Design

After numerous iterations and careful consideration, the final logo design for PW Olympiad embodies the essence of academic excellence and innovation.

Final Logo

LYMPIAD

LYMPIAD

LYMPIAD

LYMPIAD

Design System : Building Consistency and Efficiency

Logic Booster Screen

Final Design

After conducting design testing, we iterated on the design & here's the few final screens.

Splash Screen

Onboarding Screen

Olympiad Zone

(Exam selection screen)

Prize Redemption flow

Test taking flow

Countdown

Correct Answer

Incorrect Answer

Other Screens

Mobile no. verification pop-up

Otheer

Impact : Transforming User Engagement

• Engaged over 100,0000 students in practice tests and quizzes.
• Achieved a 30% increase in student performance based on pre- and post-test evaluations.
• Partnered with 100+ schools to integrate Olympiad preparation into their curriculum, impacting 100,000+ students directly.
• Provided free access to engaging practice tests, benefiting students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
• Received positive feedback from educators and parents, highlighting the platform's effectiveness in improving students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Conclusion

PW Olympiad has successfully established itself as a leading platform for school students preparing for Olympiad exams. Through its engaging practice tests, innovative quizzes, and integration with school curricula, PW Olympiad has not only improved students' academic performance but also fostered a culture of critical thinking and problem-solving. With a growing user base and positive feedback from stakeholders, PW Olympiad continues to make a significant impact in the education sector, empowering students to excel in their academic pursuits.

Splash Screen

Onboarding Screen

Olympiad Zone

(Exam selection screen)

Logic Booster Screen

Countdown

Correct Answer

Incorrect Answer

Leaderboard

Prize Redeem

Prize Redeem

Mobile no.

verification pop-up

Finally, Idea taking shape

It is a cohesive, user-friendly approach with interactive elements, vibrant colors, and a playful mascot.


After conducting design testing, we iterated on the design & here's the few final screens.

Splash Screen

Olympiad Zone

(Exam selection screen)

Logic Booster

Olympiad Zone

Report

Leaderboard

Account

1- Today’s Logic

Challenge

2- Word Zone

3- Puzzle Zone

Olympiad

Exam Selection

Subject Selection

Test Flow

Test Report

Logic Booster

Reports

Profile

Account Deletion

National level

leaderboard

School level

leaderboard

Log In/ Sign Up

PW Olympiad

Mobile App

Structuring the flow

Research Overview

Need for Engaging Content: Students expressed a desire for practice tests that are not only informative but also engaging and enjoyable.

Lack of Integration with Class Syllabus: Many existing resources do not align well with the school syllabus, making it challenging for students to integrate Olympiad preparation into their regular studies.

Motivation and Rewards: Lack of gamified elements such as rewards and leaderboards, which can help boost their motivation to practice.

Lack of Interactive Quizzes: Lack of interactive quizzes that are both educational and fun, incorporating multimedia elements where possible.

Lack of Gamification: Lack of gamification elements such as badges, points, and leaderboards to motivate students to practice regularly.

Gathering Existing Data (Market Research)

Olympiad Exam Trends:

  • Increase in participation by 15% annually over the past decade.

  • Mathematics and Science are the most popular subjects, constituting 70% of registrations.

User Preferences for Olympiad Preparation:

  • 80% prefer using online resources for flexibility and accessibility.

  • 60% regularly use mobile apps for preparation.

Challenges in Olympiad Preparation:

  • 65% express need for more personalized learning resources.

  • 70% struggle with time management and effective study strategies.

Impact of Olympiad Preparation on Academic Performance:

  • Outperformance of peers in regular academic assessments.