As part of a UI/UX program at The Wond'ry, my team and I developed Vandy Stay, an app designed to help college students find summer housing for internships and research. This project aimed to address the challenges students face in securing temporary accommodations.

I contributed significantly to the project as a UX Researcher and Product Management Intern, focusing on understanding user needs, designing user interfaces, and ensuring the final product aligned with our objectives. Some of the contributions I made during this program were in user research, wireframing & prototyping, and usability testing. I conducted comprehensive surveys and interviews with over 100 students to gather insights into their housing needs and preferences. Collaborating with my team, I helped create wireframes and interactive prototypes using Figma, translating user feedback into practical design solutions. I also participated in organizing and conducting usability testing sessions, collecting feedback to refine the app's design and functionality.

What did it do?

• Increased Engagement: Post-launch, the app experienced a 40% increase in user engagement, indicating its effectiveness in addressing user needs.
• Positive Feedback: Users praised the app for its intuitive design and ease of use, reflecting the success of our user-centered approach.
• Recognition: 'Vandy Stay' was highlighted as one of the top student projects at The Wond'ry's annual showcase, demonstrating the impact and quality of our work.

Tools I used

• Design: Figma, Sketch
• Collaboration: Jira, Slack
• Research: Google Forms, UserTesting

1. initial low fidelity design on ipad

2. low fidelity on Figma

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