HelloSign

HelloSign is an ASL learning app that incorporates interactive lessons, gamification system and colorful graphics to make people become interested in ASL.

PRODUCT DESIGN

UI/UX DESIGN

2019

MOTIVATIONS

Personal Experience

Face covering has added a barrier of communication for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

ASL Interpreters

ASL is the 3rd most common language used among American citizens. The U.S. Census estimates that 11.5 million people
in the country are hard-of-hearing or deaf.

Estimated Population

The demand will continue to
grow by 19% from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for
all occupations.

Covid-19 Forgotten Victims

Lack of resources at every level of government, as well as within the healthcare system during covid-19 pandemic.

PROBLEMS

Stereotypes and misconceptions about deaf people.

Little support from society

“Members of our community that are already living in isolation feel even more isolated by what's happening in the world.” Chris Soukup, CEO of Communication Service for the Deaf

OUTCOMES

Onboarding

Signup & Customize Your Character

Home Page

Review Page

Lesson Page

Quiz Page

Flashcards

Profile Page

Folder Page

Notes Page

Chat Page

Profile Page

Folder Page

Notes Page

Story Page

Discover Story

Add Friends

Hand Move Page

Users are able to record their moves based on the given questions.

After checking “Show Answer” Button, there is going to be a 3d hands to show the correct moves and users can check the details by rotating, zooming in /out and play it in slow motion.

Wireless Gloves

Movement Tracking in Real-time Hand Gesture Recognition

What I wanted to know from the survey.

1. How much do people know about deaf community/culture?
2. Is there misconceptions about Sign Language?
3. Essential Features in a learning app?

SURVEY

Conclusion

Majority of normal hearing people filled this form have little knowledge about sign language and deaf culture. In fact, It’s unclear how many sign languages currently exist worldwide. Each country has its own native sign language, and some have more than one. Like all spoken languages they have their own grammatical systemTheir top favorite educational app features are visuals.

My Purpose

More People become interested in learning ASL.

PERSONA

COMPETITORS

Design Goal

An ASL Learning app that is visual appealing, motivational and up-to-date. 

CASE STUDY

Let’s Play

Ghada Wali resolved to represent her culture in a fun accessible way. A colorful, engaging project that uses LEGO to teach Arabic script, harnessng the power of graphic design to create connection and positive change.

Deaf, not Mute

Christine Sun Kim was born deaf, but through her art, she discovered similarities between ASL and music, and she realized that sound doesn’t have to be known solely through ears--it can be felt, seen and experienced as an idea.

INSIGHTS

3D Modeling to gamify
the learning experience

Up to date words and phrases

Classes are tailored to meet up with users’ needs

Featuring daily review section to strengthen up their memories 

MINDMAP

Structure

Userflow

WIREFRAME

DESIGN SYSTEM

CHARACTERS