Mentor Link
Mentor Link
Mentor Link
Mentor Link
An app where mentees can connect with mentors and find various resources to learn from.
An app where mentees can connect with mentors and find various resources to learn from.
An app where mentees can connect with mentors and find various resources to learn from.
An app where mentees can connect with mentors and find various resources to learn from.
My role and responsibilities
My role and responsibilities
My role and responsibilities
My role and responsibilities
User Research, Interviews, Surveys, Information Architecture, Paper wireframes, Low Fidelity Wireframing, High Fidelity Prototyping, Visual Design, Iterations.
User Research, Interviews, Surveys, Information Architecture, Wireframes, Low Fidelity Wireframing, High Fidelity Prototyping, Visual Design, Iterations.
User Research, Interviews, Surveys, Information Architecture, Wireframes, Low Fidelity Wireframing, High Fidelity Prototyping, Visual Design, Iterations.
User Research, Interviews, Surveys, Information Architecture, Paper wireframes, Low Fidelity Wireframing, High Fidelity Prototyping, Visual Design, Iterations.
Duration
Duration
Duration
Duration
Nov 2022 - Dec 2022.
Nov 2022 - Dec 2022.
Nov 2022 - Dec 2022.
Nov 2022 - Dec 2022.
Context
Context
Context
Context
Personal project for improving design skills
Personal project for improving design skills
Personal project for improving design skills
Personal project for improving design skills
MentorLink is a mobile application which connects mentors with mentees and provides a curated list of courses and resources for users to learn from. It allows mentees to book a session with mentors and connect with them over chat or call for professional advice.
MentorLink is a mobile application which connects mentors with mentees and provides a curated list of courses and resources for users to learn from. It allows mentees to book a session with mentors and connect with them over chat or call for professional advice.
MentorLink is a mobile application which connects mentors with mentees and provides a curated list of courses and resources for users to learn from. It allows mentees to book a session with mentors and connect with them over chat or call for professional advice.
MentorLink is a mobile application which connects mentors with mentees and provides a curated list of courses and resources for users to learn from. It allows mentees to book a session with mentors and connect with them over chat or call for professional advice.
Problem
Problem
Problem
Problem
College students and working individuals aspiring to make a career-switch into new roles often look for established professionals who can guide and mentor them during initial stages.
The process of finding mentors is tedious and can be overwhelming to pick the right ones.
Mentees often reach out to experienced individuals on social networking platforms but rarely receive a positive response or any useful information.
Goal
Goal
Goal
Goal
The app aims to build a consolidated space for information exchange, by bringing together genuine mentors and mentees.
The goal is to efficiently streamline the learning process, connecting mentors and students with only a few clicks.
The app also provides a curated list of courses and resources for users to learn and explore the career path they want to grow in.
Solution for Mentees
Solution for Mentees
Solution for Mentees
Mentee Homepage
Mentee Homepage
Mentee Homepage
Mentee Homepage
The homepage for the mentee account is designed such that users can access any of the pages from here.
It has a reminder notification at the top of the screen for upcoming sessions.
It also shows recommended mentors and resources depending on the mentee’s choice of fields.
The homepage for the mentee account is designed such that users can access any of the pages from here.
It has a reminder notification at the top of the screen for upcoming sessions.
It also shows recommended mentors and resources depending on the mentee’s choice of fields.
The homepage for the mentee account is designed such that users can access any of the pages from here.
It has a reminder notification at the top of the screen for upcoming sessions.
It also shows recommended mentors and resources depending on the mentee’s choice of fields.
The homepage for the mentee account is designed such that users can access any of the pages from here.
It has a reminder notification at the top of the screen for upcoming sessions.
It also shows recommended mentors and resources depending on the mentee’s choice of fields.
Search for Mentor
Search for Mentor
Search for Mentor
Search for Mentor
Mentee get a list of potential mentors in the Search tab.
Ratings and areas of specialisation are provided for each mentor.
Users can also use the search bar for looking for specific mentors or for mentors in a particular field.
Mentee get a list of potential mentors in the Search tab.
Ratings and areas of specialisation are provided for each mentor.
Users can also use the search bar for looking for specific mentors or for mentors in a particular field.
Mentee get a list of potential mentors in the Search tab.
Ratings and areas of specialisation are provided for each mentor.
Users can also use the search bar for looking for specific mentors or for mentors in a particular field.
Mentee get a list of potential mentors in the Search tab.
Ratings and areas of specialisation are provided for each mentor.
Users can also use the search bar for looking for specific mentors or for mentors in a particular field.
Send Request
Send Request
Send Request
Send Request
Mentee can see the mentor’s current designation and qualifications.
They can also check reviews for the mentor provided by other mentees.
After the mentee finds the mentor they want to connect with, they can send a request to the mentor with details of what they would like to discuss in the session. They can add a detailed agenda as well.
Mentee can see the mentor’s current designation and qualifications.
They can also check reviews for the mentor provided by other mentees.
After the mentee finds the mentor they want to connect with, they can send a request to the mentor with details of what they would like to discuss in the session. They can add a detailed agenda as well.
Mentee can see the mentor’s current designation and qualifications.
They can also check reviews for the mentor provided by other mentees.
After the mentee finds the mentor they want to connect with, they can send a request to the mentor with details of what they would like to discuss in the session. They can add a detailed agenda as well.
Mentee can see the mentor’s current designation and qualifications.
They can also check reviews for the mentor provided by other mentees.
After the mentee finds the mentor they want to connect with, they can send a request to the mentor with details of what they would like to discuss in the session. They can add a detailed agenda as well.
Book a Session
Book a Session
Book a Session
Book a Session
When the mentor accepts the request, the mentee can go ahead and book a session with the mentor.
When the mentor accepts the request, the mentee can go ahead and book a session with the mentor.
When the mentor accepts the request, the mentee can go ahead and book a session with the mentor.
When the mentor accepts the request, the mentee can go ahead and book a session with the mentor.
Design Process
Solution for Mentors
Solution for Mentors
Solution for Mentors
Mentor Homepage
Mentor Homepage
Mentor Homepage
Mentor Homepage
Mentor can view all the requests sent by mentees from the homepage.
Mentor can view all the requests sent by mentees from the homepage.
Mentor can view all the requests sent by mentees from the homepage.
Mentor can view all the requests sent by mentees from the homepage.
Mentee Request Details
Mentee Request Details
Mentee Request Details
Mentee Request Details
Mentor can view the details of the request like the discussion topics and the session agenda provided by the mentee and then decide whether to accept the request for a session.
Once the mentor accepts the request for the session, the mentee is notified about it and mentee can go ahead and book a session with the mentor.
Mentor can view the details of the request like the discussion topics and the session agenda provided by the mentee and then decide whether to accept the request for a session.
Once the mentor accepts the request for the session, the mentee is notified about it and mentee can go ahead and book a session with the mentor.
Mentor can view the details of the request like the discussion topics and the session agenda provided by the mentee and then decide whether to accept the request for a session.
Once the mentor accepts the request for the session, the mentee is notified about it and mentee can go ahead and book a session with the mentor.
Mentor can view the details of the request like the discussion topics and the session agenda provided by the mentee and then decide whether to accept the request for a session.
Once the mentor accepts the request for the session, the mentee is notified about it and mentee can go ahead and book a session with the mentor.
Define Phase
Personas
I created personas for both mentors and mentees. Two groups of users were identified for mentees.
One primary user group identified were college students or fresh college graduates looking for a part-time or full time job to start their career. The other group identified was people who have some work experience, but are looking to change their career paths. The mentor personas were divided based on the same features as mentees.
The personas helped me arrive at better solutions as it gave an in-depth understanding of the user goals and frustrations and the overall personality.
User Journey Map
Mapping the user’s journey helped me understand what processes the users usually follow and this helped me find some improvement opportunities to make the user experience better. I created user journeys separately for both mentors and menters.
Persona : Mentee
Persona : Mentor
Design Process
Design Process
1
Discover
2
Define
3
Ideate
4
Design
5
Test
User Research
Surveys
Personas
Journey Maps
User Flow
Information Architecture
Crazy 8s
Paper Wireframes
Digital Wireframes
Visual Design
Usability Testing
Implementing feedback
Ideate Phase
Crazy Eights
The crazy eights technique was used to sketch out 8 ideas which came first to mind. The goal here was to move as quickly as possible to record lots of ideas.
User Flow
I created a user flow to outline all the necessary functionality and illustrate how the user will navigate through the application.
Information Architecture
Next, I created an information architecture to categorize all the features under different sections to fit the goals of the application.
Discover Phase
Discover Phase
Discover Phase
I interviewed 3 potential users for mentees and 2 potential users for mentors. I also conducted a quantitative research using an online survey for 65 potential users, both male and female in the age group of 18 - 40.
The results of the survey are as follows:
I interviewed 3 potential users for mentees and 2 potential users for mentors. I also conducted a quantitative research using an online survey for 65 potential users, both male and female in the age group of 18 - 40.
The results of the survey are as follows:
I interviewed 3 potential users for mentees and 2 potential users for mentors. I also conducted a quantitative research using an online survey for 65 potential users, both male and female in the age group of 18 - 40.
The results of the survey are as follows:
Are you currently employed?
Are you currently employed?
Are you currently employed?
Are you currently employed?
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
On a scale of 1 to 5, how difficult was your transition from college to employment?
On a scale of 1 to 5, how difficult was your transition from college to employment?
On a scale of 1 to 5, how difficult was your transition from college to employment?
On a scale of 1 to 5, how difficult was your transition from college to employment?
1
4
0
10
20
30
10
27
17
6
2
3
4
5
On a scale of 1 to 5 how much do you think the competition is in the job market?
On a scale of 1 to 5 how much do you think the competition is in the job market?
On a scale of 1 to 5 how much do you think the competition is in the job market?
On a scale of 1 to 5 how much do you think the competition is in the job market?
1
1
4
8
31
27
0
10
20
30
2
3
4
5
Would having a guide book to start a new career or find a new job help?
Would having a guide book to start a new career or find a new job help?
Would having a guide book to start a new career or find a new job help?
Would having a guide book to start a new career or find a new job help?
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Do you think having mentorship to guide you would help?
Do you think having mentorship to guide you would help?
Do you think having mentorship to guide you would help?
Do you think having mentorship to guide you would help?
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Have you ever been a mentor or mentee?
Have you ever been a mentor or mentee?
Have you ever been a mentor or mentee?
Have you ever been a mentor or mentee?
Never been a mentor or mentee
Never been a mentor or mentee
Never been a mentor or mentee
Never been a mentor or mentee
Been a mentor
Been a mentor
Been a mentor
Been a mentor
Been a mentee
Been a mentee
Been a mentee
Been a mentee
Been a mentor and mentee
Been a mentor and mentee
Been a mentor and mentee
Been a mentor and mentee
Would you be willing to mentor?
Would you be willing to mentor?
Would you be willing to mentor?
Would you be willing to mentor?
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
How do you reach out to desired mentors?
How do you reach out to desired mentors?
How do you reach out to desired mentors?
How do you reach out to desired mentors?
In-Person
In-Person
In-Person
In-Person
Video Call
Video Call
Video Call
Video Call
Voice Call
Voice Call
Voice Call
Voice Call
Chat
Chat
Chat
Chat
What is your preferred mode of communication?
What is your preferred mode of communication?
What is your preferred mode of communication?
What is your preferred mode of communication?
Communities
Communities
Communities
Communities
Through families or friends
Through families or friends
Through families or friends
Through families or friends
Thank you for reading!
Final Product
Define Phase
Define Phase
Personas
Personas
Personas
I created personas for both mentors and mentees. Two groups of users were identified for mentees. One primary user group identified were college students or fresh college graduates looking for a part-time or full time job to start their career. The other group identified was people who have some work experience, but are looking to change their career paths. The mentor personas were divided based on the same features as mentees.
The personas helped me arrive at better solutions as it gave an in-depth understanding of the user goals and frustrations and the overall personality.
I created personas for both mentors and mentees. Two groups of users were identified for mentees. One primary user group identified were college students or fresh college graduates looking for a part-time or full time job to start their career. The other group identified was people who have some work experience, but are looking to change their career paths. The mentor personas were divided based on the same features as mentees.
The personas helped me arrive at better solutions as it gave an in-depth understanding of the user goals and frustrations and the overall personality.
I created personas for both mentors and mentees. Two groups of users were identified for mentees. One primary user group identified were college students or fresh college graduates looking for a part-time or full time job to start their career. The other group identified was people who have some work experience, but are looking to change their career paths. The mentor personas were divided based on the same features as mentees.
The personas helped me arrive at better solutions as it gave an in-depth understanding of the user goals and frustrations and the overall personality.
User Journey Map
User Journey Map
User Journey Map
Mapping the user’s journey helped me understand what processes the users usually follow and this helped me find some improvement opportunities to make the user experience better. I created user journeys separately for both mentors and menters.
Mapping the user’s journey helped me understand what processes the users usually follow and this helped me find some improvement opportunities to make the user experience better. I created user journeys separately for both mentors and menters.
Mapping the user’s journey helped me understand what processes the users usually follow and this helped me find some improvement opportunities to make the user experience better. I created user journeys separately for both mentors and menters.
Persona : Mentee
Persona : Mentee
Persona : Mentor
Persona : Mentor
Thank you for reading!
Ideate Phase
Crazy Eights
Crazy Eights
The crazy eights technique was used to sketch out 8 ideas which came first to mind. The goal here was to move as quickly as possible to record lots of ideas.
The crazy eights technique was used to sketch out 8 ideas which came first to mind. The goal here was to move as quickly as possible to record lots of ideas.
User Flow
User Flow
I created a user flow to outline all the necessary functionality and illustrate how the user will navigate through the application.
I created a user flow to outline all the necessary functionality and illustrate how the user will navigate through the application.
Information Architecture
Information Architecture
Next, I created an information architecture to categorize all the features under different sections to fit the goals of the application.
Next, I created an information architecture to categorize all the features under different sections to fit the goals of the application.
Thank you for reading!
Design Phase
Design Phase
Design Phase
Lo-Fi Wireframes
Lo-Fi Wireframes
Lo-Fi Wireframes
Lo-Fi Wireframes
Once the flow diagram was established, I started sketching low-fidelity wireframes of the user flow using pen and paper.
Iterations of each screen of the app on paper ensured that the elements that made it to the digital wireframes would be well-suited to address user pain points. It allowed me to quickly validate individual design decisions.
After the paper wireframes were finalized, I moved to designing low-fidelity digital wireframes for the mobile app.
Once the flow diagram was established, I started sketching low-fidelity wireframes of the user flow using pen and paper.
Iterations of each screen of the app on paper ensured that the elements that made it to the digital wireframes would be well-suited to address user pain points. It allowed me to quickly validate individual design decisions.
After the paper wireframes were finalized, I moved to designing low-fidelity digital wireframes for the mobile app.
Once the flow diagram was established, I started sketching low-fidelity wireframes of the user flow using pen and paper.
Iterations of each screen of the app on paper ensured that the elements that made it to the digital wireframes would be well-suited to address user pain points. It allowed me to quickly validate individual design decisions.
After the paper wireframes were finalized, I moved to designing low-fidelity digital wireframes for the mobile app.
Once the flow diagram was established, I started sketching low-fidelity wireframes of the user flow using pen and paper.
Iterations of each screen of the app on paper ensured that the elements that made it to the digital wireframes would be well-suited to address user pain points. It allowed me to quickly validate individual design decisions.
After the paper wireframes were finalized, I moved to designing low-fidelity digital wireframes for the mobile app.
Final Product
My Learnings
My Learnings
My Learnings
This project was a bit challenging as I had to think from the mentee's side as well as the mentor's side. But, it was absolutely delightful to work on.
I learnt how important research is to understand the problem better. The research phase helped me broaden my understanding of the problem. One of the constraints was having limited people for the survey.
This project was a bit challenging as I had to think from the mentee's side as well as the mentor's side. But, it was absolutely delightful to work on.
I learnt how important research is to understand the problem better. The research phase helped me broaden my understanding of the problem. One of the constraints was having limited people for the survey.
This project was a bit challenging as I had to think from the mentee's side as well as the mentor's side. But, it was absolutely delightful to work on.
I learnt how important research is to understand the problem better. The research phase helped me broaden my understanding of the problem. One of the constraints was having limited people for the survey.
This project was a bit challenging as I had to think from the mentee's side as well as the mentor's side. But, it was absolutely delightful to work on.
I learnt how important research is to understand the problem better. The research phase helped me broaden my understanding of the problem. One of the constraints was having limited people for the survey.
Thank you for reading!
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