InfoLibras
An informative platform that aims to provide easy access to Brazilian sign language (Libras) content.
My role
UX/UI Designer
Project
UCD Course
Timeline
May - Sep 2021
Tools Used
Figma, Adobe Illustrator,
Optimal Workshop, Miro
Overview
Prompt
The design challenge is to help teach Libras to literate listeners. Because there is a difficulty in accessing and making available materials and methods for learning Libras. And the audience is literate listeners who are already interested in learning Libras.
Design Process
Initial Thinking
Target Users
literate listeners who are already interested in learning Libras
Research methods
Online interview (due to the lockdown)
Research online
User Research
Background Research
Identify existing online and local platforms related to learning Libras
Find out how new students are learning Libras
Find out how fluent students learn Libras
Analyse how fluent students are learning
Identify strengths/potentials
Research Goals
We considered everything from products to services involving the teaching and learning of Libras. The selection was made on the basis of what we thought were scenarios close to our challenge.
Research 1 - Existing Systems
We followed the UCD phases and planned the research around: learning from people and experts. Personalised interviews were carried out to extract the maximum amount of information in different contexts.
This was then organised and categorised.
Research 2 - Libras teachers and students Interviews
Research Findings / Pain Points
Ideas collected in the surveys
01
it is difficult to find an online partner to practise the language with.
02
It is difficult to find good content on YouTube because there is no encouragement for content creators related to the deaf community.
03
It's often difficult to find a deaf person nearby.
04
Lack of teaching of Libras in primary education.
05
There is a lack of an efficient way for students to record the signs they have learnt for revision.
Problem Statement
There is a lack of sponsored links related to Libras courses, even when the interested person has already searched for the subject.
Good Libras courses are generally expensive.
The difficulty of finding free study materials.
There is a difficulty in clearly expressing signs in print.
It is difficult to find an online partner to practise the language with on a regular basis.
There is a lack of an efficient way for students to record the signs they have learnt for future revision.
Wireframe
Prototype
Colour palette
UI Guide
Typography
InfoLibras is designed to enhance the learning experience and promote accessibility to Libras. It offers various features such as language study partners, events, games, articles, books, visual content, and courses.
01
High-fidelity design
An informational platform
Design Solution
Access a list of options where you can find other users who would like to practise conversation, find out their availability and level of knowledge. Or, hire a teacher, check the prices and availability of lessons.
02
Find a conversation partner or hire a private teacher
Access information on workshops, lectures and voluntary actions related to Libras. Or, check out the free and paid courses, also filtering by your region.
03
Check out the programmes in your area
User feedback
User testing feedback
It’s convenient to check the entertainment tab, I tis very helpful as it provided quality supplementary materials, which had been lacking in their previous studies.
The section of Programmes in your region is particularly noteworthy, emphasising the importance of community engagement in learning Libras.
It’s convenient to check events tab for its usefulness.
User praised the platform's visual organisation, especially for deaf users.
Reflection
Takeaways
Designing a platform for this audience was very challenging but necessary. It's important to give them visibility.
We need to take into account that it's a diverse audience, with different experiences and learning methods.
That's why the information needs to be clear and inclusive.
The support of interpreters and teachers was extremely important in this construction, as it was possible to determine the best approach and the best content.