Project Overview: Dondza is a mobile application designed to facilitate online learning and teaching in developing countries. The platform empowers users to learn at their own pace, language, and at an affordable price point. Its intuitive interface is designed to cater to both novice and experienced e-learning users.
Dondza is meant to be a go-to platform for all types of learners in developing countries. To accomplish that it was built to be effective, intuitive and really add value to people in their academic needs, while capturing revenue for the owners. Features include:
Users want to learn new and worthwhile things to either start or progress in careers.
Users don't use e-learning apps because don't trust them, and privacy issues.
Users want to teach and learn but aren't comfortable because of digital illiteracy.
Many of the target users find the available apps not as intuitive as they'd like.
HMW help users advance their careers with the courses they take?
HMW make users enjoy the experience using the platform?
HMW help users feel empowered to share the knowledge they have?
HMW help users feel empowered to share the knowledge they have?
HMW help users advance their careers with the courses they take?
HMW make users feel comfortable about paying for the courses?
Since users are already busy with their routines, the app makes it easy to search and find courses and lessons filtered by subject, instructors, size, and more. User can also browse and save courses for later.
For each course, there's a Course Page with details to help users make informed decisions. There's also a Instructor Page with details about instructors, including credentials, reviews, contact and, courses
Users can choose buy entire courses or specific lessons. They only pay for what they really need. Once decided, there's a no-strings-attached checkout process. They can pay using whatever method comfortable.
The app not only encourages setting goals and reach them, it also gives users insights to help them track their progress and see what they can do better. They can get certificates after undergo an exam
Dondza allows users to adjust preferences to their liking for things such as interests, course audio and captions, which in turn reflects in the app recommendations. Users can learn in the language of their hearts
As this was my first end-to-end project, I had to determine the ideal design process. I was overwhelmed by the amount of research data, so I re-evaluated my approach and focused on the most important information. I also had to be more self-directed in my work and get feedback from others. I learned the importance of having a clear design process, working independently, and getting feedback.
There is no definitive design process. Adapt the process to the project. Mentors and fellow designers can help when you hit a creative block. A clear project timeline is essential. Thoroughly identify the problem and audience before starting.
The project is just a start. I will continue to test and iterate on it. I will do usability tests, measure metrics, and perform a heuristic evaluation. I hope to bring this concept to life and make e-learning more affordable.
