Role (s)
Solo Project
Full Stack Designer
Responsibilities
UX/UI Design
Brand Design
iOS Mobile Application Design
TOOLS
Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop
TIMEFRAME
6 weeks
Class Project
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Introduction
Briefcase is an app (prototype) that allows people that are looking to work, to find jobs by swiping through their options and for employers that are looking for employees to swipe on potential applicants.
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OBJECTIVE
I was assigned to create an iOS application prototype that includes a form of in-app social interaction.
VALUE
Designing a job-finding app with a card-swiping wireframe helps employers and applicants have easier hiring/ job-finding experiences.
Applying to jobs take forever...
and in this economy?
There needs to
be an easier and faster way to job search.
how can we combat this issue?
how would that look like?
01
Research
Using competitor analysis, interviews, persona cards, and app deconstruction to further understand the construction of this prototype.
02
Ideation
App Architecture.
03
Design
The design prototype &
design system
04
End
Final thoughts & the interactive prototype.
Project Roadmap
Where did we start from? Let’s start with the research.
01
Research
What are some issues you have with job finding apps like LinkedIn, Handshake, etc?
Although I think LinkedIn’s job-search and profile features are good, I find that LinkedIn is a large network bubble and it causes users to feel the need to triumph each other and constantly display their status. I believe that job-searching apps are only great for function, but it should not be used as a form of social media.
user one: Software Engineer
I think that there are too many bots on LinkedIn... it makes it hard to sort through actual people. It is also difficult to look through so many applicants with my busy schedule, I wish there was a more efficient way to go through the
hiring process.
user two: Hiring Manager
Job listings on LinkedIn are really bad because the filtering doesn’t work. There are senior level positions labeled as entry level. Just in general, their whole job search feature is bad and tedious. Also these “recruiting agencies” such as Dice will post the same job 20 times and you have to scroll past all of them.
Also I get the point of LinkedIn is networking and stuff, but the home feed is cluttered with random stuff, there needs to be come kind of filtering.
user three: Recent Graduate
dislike mixing work & social media
care for efficiency
mislabeling jobs
desire for organization & filtering
What do you think about the current UI & structure of job-finding apps?
What would you change?
I feel that LinkedIn is too cluttered, there needs to be a better way to sort out the content. I think if there was a way to ease the process of applying, it would greatly benefit those who do not have the time to be applying all day.
user one: Software Engineer
It is easy to feel overwhelmed with all you can do on LinkedIn. You can view status updates, job postings, promotions, ads, certificates, etc. all in one place. I wish there was a way to separate and organize these things. I also believe that less is more– things should be made to make things easier.
user two: Hiring Manager
I feel that there is just too much information on your feed in apps like LinkedIn and Handshake.I find it confusing to navigate between topics and to quickly apply to jobs. I wish there was a faster way to apply to positions without having to spend 10 minutes on each application.
user three: Recent Graduate
too much clutter
desire for simplicity
information overload
faster way to apply to jobs
Short Interviews
Conducting short interviews to understand the target audience and user needs. Since interview research was not a requirement for this assignment, I briefly asked a couple questions that helped me understand what was important to the user.
Interview Questions
Persona Cards
App Deconstruction
After gaining some understanding of potential users, I chose two apps that are the most relevant to my app:
LinkedIn & Hinge
Let’s see how I combine the two...
02
Ideation
job search
& hiring
to ease the process of...
User Flow
This visual roadmap shows the decisions the user(s) can make while using the app.
Sketching & Planning
Wireframing
Making the app interactive, engaging, and user friendly.
Open to Work
Hiring
The main feature of this app is the idea of being able to swipe on jobs/ applicants. The wireframes displayed above shows the two sides of the app, open to work and hiring.
03
Design
UI Design
Since there are two groups for the app (Open to Work & Hiring), I created separate pathways for the app. Both sides do have the same card-swiping wireframe on the Discover page.
App design highlights
Briefcase
11:09 AM
Someone applied to your posting!
Introduction
The Log-in & Sign-Up. For this prototype, only the sign-up button is functional.
For the Open to Work pathway, users are prompted to choose their industry(s) of choice through selection or search.
Open to Work Profile
On the Discover Page, users are allowed to swipe on their desired jobs or applicants. They may also search & filter for the specific job.
swipe left to discard
swipe right to apply
Events Page
Users are allowed to set up and join career related events.
To create an app with an organized appearance, we need to identify our visual design system. Just like how we prefer to meet people who are friendly, we need to have friendlier, easy-to-understand interfaces.
Design System
color
logo
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typography
Helvetica Neue
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logo
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UI
Components
04
End
Final Thoughts
Although this began as a class project, it quickly evolved into a passion project for me. Through my research, I discovered that job searching is a common challenge faced by my friends, family, and many others online. Motivated by this realization, I aimed to create a faster and easier way to apply for jobs. Since this concept is still relatively new, there are many features of this app that need refinement. I learned that developing a socially interactive app is challenging and demands meticulous attention to detail. Overall, while designing this application was difficult, it was also immensely rewarding and enjoyable.
end, thank you :)!
