Dino Docs
Project Overview
Dino Docs is a kid-friendly, collaborative document editor that makes writing, collaboration, and creative learning feel approachable for elementary school students. As the sole designer on the team, I led the full design process while working closely with my teammates on ideation, strategy, and feature scoping. The result is a platform that gives children the tools to create and share schoolwork while giving teachers and parents the visibility they need to support them.
Timeline
Nov 2024 – Dec 2024
2 months
Tools
Figma
Figjam
Role
UX/UI Design Lead
Team
Cyrus Liu, Calvin Nhat Nguyen, Elane Elza Shane, Benjamin Wargowski
The Problem
Many students struggle to stay engaged with digital learning tools, especially at younger ages. Traditional platforms feel overwhelming, repetitive, or designed for adults — making it hard for kids to build consistent study habits or express themselves creatively. Teachers and parents, meanwhile, need structure and oversight without sacrificing the playfulness that keeps kids engaged.
Three questions guided the project:
- How should users input their preferences without it feeling like a survey?
- What's the right level of detail on a discovery card?
- How do we make filtering feel fast, not tedious?
Understanding the Users
Personas
We built three personas to represent the full ecosystem of people this product serves, including students and teachers.
