What is Globbbe
Globbbe introduces an innovative visualization concept of "four-dimensional" navigation, where time becomes an integral dimension alongside space. It guides children through an immersive experience, allowing them to explore and learn about the world.
Globbbe introduces an innovative visualization concept of "four-dimensional" navigation, where time becomes an integral dimension alongside space. It guides children through an immersive experience, allowing them to explore and learn about the world.
Our Mission
Our goal is to create a multidimensional knowledge web that connects information domains to show how complex subject and events influence each other comprehensively. We aim to bridge the gaps in other educational platforms by enhancing memory retention and fostering connections across different areas of knowledge.
Our goal is to create a multidimensional knowledge web that connects information domains to show how complex subject and events influence each other comprehensively. We aim to bridge the gaps in other educational platforms by enhancing memory retention and fostering connections across different areas of knowledge.
Challenge
The design challenge is to present sleek four-dimensional visualizations on a 2D digital platform while creating a self-exploratory and collaborative learning environment.
The design challenge is to present sleek four-dimensional visualizations on a 2D digital platform while creating a self-exploratory and collaborative learning environment.
Project Type
Interaction Design
Game Design
Interaction Design
Game Design
My Role
UXUI Design Lead of a team of 8 designers.
UXUI Design Lead of a team of 8 designers.
Time Length
Jan 2024 - May 2024
Jan 2024 - May 2024
Overview
Complex knowledge often spans multiple fields or disciplines. Existing education platforms tend to compartmentalize subjects rather than providing opportunities for interdisciplinary learning for children.
This creates a gap when trying to draw connections between multifaceted ideas or systems, which is often essential for understanding complex knowledge.
Complex knowledge often spans multiple fields or disciplines. Existing education platforms tend to compartmentalize subjects rather than providing opportunities for interdisciplinary learning for children.
This creates a gap when trying to draw connections between multifaceted ideas or systems, which is often essential for understanding complex knowledge.
Many existing tools still adhere to a traditional, linear learning model, where instructors upload materials and students follow a rigid course structure.
Many existing tools still adhere to a traditional, linear learning model, where instructors upload materials and students follow a rigid course structure.
We aim to promote self-exploratory learning paths driven by meaningful interactions and collaborative experiences.
We aim to promote self-exploratory learning paths driven by meaningful interactions and collaborative experiences.
Globeee's unique selling point is its ability to balance a gamified, immersive learning environment with rich educational content.
Globeee's unique selling point is its ability to balance a gamified, immersive learning environment with rich educational content.
Overview
How might we address complex, cross-disciplinary topics while maximizing knowledge retention?
How might we address complex, cross-disciplinary topics while maximizing knowledge retention?
Discover & Define
Interviews & Key Findings
My team and I interviewed 47 children aged 6-12, along with one or both of their parents, as well as 22 instructors from elementary and middle schools. Through these interviews, we identified common patterns in the challenges of learning new concepts and reviewing past material, as well as insights into the popular tools they use.
My team and I interviewed 47 children aged 6-12, along with one or both of their parents, as well as 22 instructors from elementary and middle schools. Through these interviews, we identified common patterns in the challenges of learning new concepts and reviewing past material, as well as insights into the popular tools they use.
Children find it difficult to engage in deep learnings.
Children find it difficult to engage in deep learnings.
Parents find that children often forget what they've learned and tend to quit after just 20 minutes.
Instructors find it challenging to explain cross-fields knowledge with the current learning platforms.
Key Takeaway from User Interview
The interviewers all seemed satisfied with the platforms they had been using until they began discussing how quickly they drop off after about a month. This user journey reflects a key takeaway that the root cause is the fragmented information which prevents individuals from seeking patterns and connections among information.
The interviewers all seemed satisfied with the platforms they had been using until they began discussing how quickly they drop off after about a month. This user journey reflects a key takeaway that the root cause is the fragmented information which prevents individuals from seeking patterns and connections among information.
Market Gap
By analyzing and categorizing the products mentioned by the interviewees based on the breadth of topics and whether they offer a closed or open learning path, we were able to identify the market gap that most educational platforms struggle to address.
By analyzing and categorizing the products mentioned by the interviewees based on the breadth of topics and whether they offer a closed or open learning path, we were able to identify the market gap that most educational platforms struggle to address.
We then analyzed four products positioned closer to the center of the axis, representing diverse product types, to identify effective features and current trends in educational platforms.
We then analyzed four products positioned closer to the center of the axis, representing diverse product types, to identify effective features and current trends in educational platforms.
So, how do we weave compelling narrative across topics to build up engaging learning?
So, how do we weave compelling narrative across topics to build up engaging learning?
At this stage, my team is brimming with ideas and inspiration. So I created a decision matrix to identify the MVP features (highlighted in red) that will move forward to the next phase of sketching.
At this stage, my team is brimming with ideas and inspiration. So I created a decision matrix to identify the MVP features (highlighted in red) that will move forward to the next phase of sketching.
Ideations and Solutions
Four Dimensional Navigation
Four Dimensional Navigation
The navigation is the core framework of Globbbe. It should intuitively connect pieces of information across time and around the globe, creating an experience that feels like time traveling.
The navigation is the core framework of Globbbe. It should intuitively connect pieces of information across time and around the globe, creating an experience that feels like time traveling.
💡
The previous design allow users to study events by time sequence but not clear on presenting how the same event that involve over time. We want to able users to visualize relations of events that happen in different time periods clearly.
The previous design allow users to study events by time sequence but not clear on presenting how the same event that involve over time. We want to able users to visualize relations of events that happen in different time periods clearly.
Immersive Learning
Immersive Learning
The learning experience should be immersive, allowing users to feel self-exploratory while providing guidance.
The learning experience should be immersive, allowing users to feel self-exploratory while providing guidance.
💡
The previous design allowed users to receive learning materials in text format from a virtual avatar in a chat window. However, it causes unnecessary visual clutter that distracts users from the main interactions on the screen. We want to enable users to obtain the maximum amount of information while focusing on the immersive animation effects of the scenes.
The previous design allowed users to receive learning materials in text format from a virtual avatar in a chat window. However, it causes unnecessary visual clutter that distracts users from the main interactions on the screen. We want to enable users to obtain the maximum amount of information while focusing on the immersive animation effects of the scenes.
Collaborative Quiz
Collaborative Quiz
Quizzes can act as roadblocks and lead to disappointment if users don't earn points after long learning sessions. We aim to make them as enjoyable as possible.
Quizzes can act as roadblocks and lead to disappointment if users don't earn points after long learning sessions. We aim to make them as enjoyable as possible.
💡
The previous design required users to coordinate study times with peers, which could be time-consuming if their learning speeds differed. The individual quiz at the end felt isolating and added to users' stress. The adjusted flow below addresses occasional individual quizzes to reinforce memory and allow for easy point accumulation, while collaboration at the end reduces roadblocks and enables individuals to combine knowledge from different learning paths.
The previous design required users to coordinate study times with peers, which could be time-consuming if their learning speeds differed. The individual quiz at the end felt isolating and added to users' stress. The adjusted flow below addresses occasional individual quizzes to reinforce memory and allow for easy point accumulation, while collaboration at the end reduces roadblocks and enables individuals to combine knowledge from different learning paths.
Unlocking More Globes
Unlocking More Globes
When the entire learning path is complete, we want to give users a quick review of what they’ve learned before unlocking additional globes.
When the entire learning path is complete, we want to give users a quick review of what they’ve learned before unlocking additional globes.
💡
The previous design displays users' learning paths on the globe but doesn’t clearly show the sequence of events, weakening the storytelling that aligns with their study flow. We aim to strengthen users' personalized learning sequence to improve memory retention.
The previous design displays users' learning paths on the globe but doesn’t clearly show the sequence of events, weakening the storytelling that aligns with their study flow. We aim to strengthen users' personalized learning sequence to improve memory retention.
Final Designs
Choose an event to begin your learning adventure.
Choose an event to begin your learning adventure.
Challenge yourself with pop-up mini tasks throughout the learning journey.
Challenge yourself with pop-up mini tasks throughout the learning journey.
Earn points by collecting starts as you learn.
Earn points by collecting starts as you learn.
Engage in collaborative quizzes with peers to enhance your learning.
Engage in collaborative quizzes with peers to enhance your learning.
Engage in collaborative quizzes with peers to enhance your learning.
Explore your learning path and get ready to unlock the next globe.
Explore your learning path and get ready to unlock the next globe.
We offer more real-world scenarios. Learn as you travel the globe with us.
We offer more real-world scenarios. Learn as you travel the globe with us.
Reflection & Learning
Globbbe's Impact
At Globbbe, we aim to educate children on how the evolution of humanity, civilization, and technology is intricately connected to a wide array of events and complex knowledge from all corners of the globe.
Rather than delivering information in isolated fragments, Globbbe creates an interconnected web of knowledge that enables children to understand the relationships and conflicts between various events.
Our goal is to cultivate critical thinking, adaptability, and teamwork skills in future learners. By offering a multidisciplinary teaching tool, Globbbe benefits young students, parents, educators, and educational institutions alike, fostering a richer and more engaging learning experience.
At Globbbe, we aim to educate children on how the evolution of humanity, civilization, and technology is intricately connected to a wide array of events and complex knowledge from all corners of the globe.
Rather than delivering information in isolated fragments, Globbbe creates an interconnected web of knowledge that enables children to understand the relationships and conflicts between various events.
Our goal is to cultivate critical thinking, adaptability, and teamwork skills in future learners. By offering a multidisciplinary teaching tool, Globbbe benefits young students, parents, educators, and educational institutions alike, fostering a richer and more engaging learning experience.
What I've Learned
One of the biggest lessons I've learned is the importance of balancing creativity with practicality.
We had to adapt to the situation when the team felt disappointed with the outcomes of usability tests, which didn't align with our expectations for the original design flows. I believe it's crucial to design based on honest data and to avoid letting personal biases influence our decisions.
One of the biggest lessons I've learned is the importance of balancing creativity with practicality.
We had to adapt to the situation when the team felt disappointed with the outcomes of usability tests, which didn't align with our expectations for the original design flows. I believe it's crucial to design based on honest data and to avoid letting personal biases influence our decisions.
What is Globbbe
Globbbe introduces an innovative visualization concept of "four-dimensional" navigation, where time becomes an integral dimension alongside space. It guides children through an immersive experience, allowing them to explore and learn about the world.
Our Mission
Our goal is to create a multidimensional knowledge web that connects information domains to show how complex subject and events influence each other comprehensively. We aim to bridge the gaps in other educational platforms by enhancing memory retention and fostering connections across different areas of knowledge.
Challenge
The design challenge is to present sleek four-dimensional visualizations on a 2D digital platform while creating a self-exploratory and collaborative learning environment.
Project Type
Interaction Design
Game Design
My Role
UXUI Design Lead of a team of 8 designers.
Time Length
Jan 2024 - May 2024
Overview
Complex knowledge often spans multiple fields or disciplines. Existing education platforms tend to compartmentalize subjects rather than providing opportunities for interdisciplinary learning for children.
This creates a gap when trying to draw connections between multifaceted ideas or systems, which is often essential for understanding complex knowledge.
Many existing tools still adhere to a traditional, linear learning model, where instructors upload materials and students follow a rigid course structure.
We aim to promote self-exploratory learning paths driven by meaningful interactions and collaborative experiences.
Globeee's unique selling point is its ability to balance a gamified, immersive learning environment with rich educational content.
Overview
How might we address complex, cross-disciplinary topics while maximizing knowledge retention?
Discover & Define
Interviews & Key Findings
My team and I interviewed 47 children aged 6-12, along with one or both of their parents, as well as 22 instructors from elementary and middle schools. Through these interviews, we identified common patterns in the challenges of learning new concepts and reviewing past material, as well as insights into the popular tools they use.
Children find it difficult to engage in deep learnings.
Parents find that children often forget what they've learned and tend to quit after just 20 minutes.
Instructors find it challenging to explain cross-fields knowledge with the current learning platforms.
Key Takeaway from User Interview
The interviewers all seemed satisfied with the platforms they had been using until they began discussing how quickly they drop off after about a month. This user journey reflects a key takeaway that the root cause is the fragmented information which prevents individuals from seeking patterns and connections among information.
Market Gap
By analyzing and categorizing the products mentioned by the interviewees based on the breadth of topics and whether they offer a closed or open learning path, we were able to identify the market gap that most educational platforms struggle to address.
We then analyzed four products positioned closer to the center of the axis, representing diverse product types, to identify effective features and current trends in educational platforms.
So, how do we weave compelling narrative across topics to build up engaging learning?
At this stage, my team is brimming with ideas and inspiration. So I created a decision matrix to identify the MVP features (highlighted in red) that will move forward to the next phase of sketching.
Ideations and Solutions
Four Dimensional Navigation
The navigation is the core framework of Globbbe. It should intuitively connect pieces of information across time and around the globe, creating an experience that feels like time traveling.
💡
The previous design allow users to study events by time sequence but not clear on presenting how the same event that involve over time. We want to able users to visualize relations of events that happen in different time periods clearly.
Immersive Learning
The learning experience should be immersive, allowing users to feel self-exploratory while providing guidance.
💡
The previous design allowed users to receive learning materials in text format from a virtual avatar in a chat window. However, it causes unnecessary visual clutter that distracts users from the main interactions on the screen. We want to enable users to obtain the maximum amount of information while focusing on the immersive animation effects of the scenes.
Collaborative Quiz
Quizzes can act as roadblocks and lead to disappointment if users don't earn points after long learning sessions. We aim to make them as enjoyable as possible.
💡
The previous design required users to coordinate study times with peers, which could be time-consuming if their learning speeds differed. The individual quiz at the end felt isolating and added to users' stress. The adjusted flow below addresses occasional individual quizzes to reinforce memory and allow for easy point accumulation, while collaboration at the end reduces roadblocks and enables individuals to combine knowledge from different learning paths.
Unlocking More Globes
When the entire learning path is complete, we want to give users a quick review of what they’ve learned before unlocking additional globes.
💡
The previous design displays users' learning paths on the globe but doesn’t clearly show the sequence of events, weakening the storytelling that aligns with their study flow. We aim to strengthen users' personalized learning sequence to improve memory retention.
Final Designs
Choose an event to begin your learning adventure.
Challenge yourself with pop-up mini tasks throughout the learning journey.
Earn points by collecting starts as you learn.
Engage in collaborative quizzes with peers to enhance your learning.
Explore your learning path and get ready to unlock the next globe.
We offer more real-world scenarios. Learn as you travel the globe with us.
Reflection & Learning
Globbbe's Impact
At Globbbe, we aim to educate children on how the evolution of humanity, civilization, and technology is intricately connected to a wide array of events and complex knowledge from all corners of the globe.
Rather than delivering information in isolated fragments, Globbbe creates an interconnected web of knowledge that enables children to understand the relationships and conflicts between various events.
Our goal is to cultivate critical thinking, adaptability, and teamwork skills in future learners. By offering a multidisciplinary teaching tool, Globbbe benefits young students, parents, educators, and educational institutions alike, fostering a richer and more engaging learning experience.
What I've Learned
One of the biggest lessons I've learned is the importance of balancing creativity with practicality.
We had to adapt to the situation when the team felt disappointed with the outcomes of usability tests, which didn't align with our expectations for the original design flows. I believe it's crucial to design based on honest data and to avoid letting personal biases influence our decisions.