Lens

Lens is a digital product leveraging smart glasses and AI techonology to streamline and structure lecture content, ultimately improving the learning experience for college students.

Project Type
UX Case Study
Solo Project

Role
Product Strategist
UX/UI Designer

Duration
4 weeks

Tools
Figma
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe AfterEffect

Study course materials anytime with ease.

The home page is where students can review the materials previously captured on the glasses, and study where ever they go.

Capture class notes with a simple tap on the Lens glasses.

The camera tool is designed to help users quickly and intuitively capture pictures and videos during class, study, and other scenerios.

Improve in-class understanding with lecture subtitles and AI content organization.

The lecture subtitle tool helps turn professor’s voice into subtitles, so students can review any parts they missed during classes.

They can also switch to the AI window to see organized content converted by AI.

Effortless online search with a scan and tap.

The scan search tool is made to assist users searcing information with an easy scan and tap.

Mission Statement

“Bridge the gap between traditional lectures and the demand of modern academic landscape.”

Vision Statement

“Be the indispensable learning companion for every college student.”

While many educational products on the market cater to self-study, in-class learning options are limited.

I desk researched competitors in the market that serve the same user group and purpose as Lens to identify market opportunities.

This is Emily, she often can’t catch up with what the professors are saying during class.

College student’s emotions through out the semester.

I invited college students to share their emotional state throughout a semester, and how different events influence the states to get a complete view of their habits.

User Testing — Tested first stage product with target users (college students).

I provided prototype to target users (graduate and undergraduate students), and had conversations on feedbacks for concept, features, and interface design.

Target User Transition — Middle school students to college students.

Initial user testings revealed that middle school students often lack a clear sense of purpose and are easily distracted by technology. I shifted the focus to college students, who are more likely to benefit from the product.

Insights & metrics from the user testing

After testing initial prototype with my target users, I established some changes on the UI and features.

1. Minimized UI buttons for faster and more intuitive navigation / Added in window size expansion and AI organized content for clear understanding

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After

2. Changed audio and scan tool to only scan /Minimized UI buttons for faster and more intuitive navigation / Added in window size expansion

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After

3. Minimized UI buttons and steps for faster navigation

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User Flow

In the user flow, users switch between the Lens app and smart glasses to create an organized virtual work space.

UI System

I’ve selected the first blue-toned branding direction as the final choice. It aligns with Len's brand voice, projecting a modern, dynamic, and elegant image, and conveys a sense of professionalism and trustworthiness.