About The Project
About The Project
About The Project
About The Project
Prosper : Career Counselling Platform
Prosper : Career Counselling Platform
Prosper : Career Counselling Platform
Prosper : Career Counselling Platform
Navigate your dream career effortlessly with our personalized counseling app. Tailored for students and professionals alike, it offers expert insights, interactive tools, and a supportive community. Say goodbye to confusion and hello to a future aligned with your aspirations!
Navigate your dream career effortlessly with our personalized counseling app. Tailored for students and professionals alike, it offers expert insights, interactive tools, and a supportive community. Say goodbye to confusion and hello to a future aligned with your aspirations!
Navigate your dream career effortlessly with our personalized counseling app. Tailored for students and professionals alike, it offers expert insights, interactive tools, and a supportive community. Say goodbye to confusion and hello to a future aligned with your aspirations!
Timeline
Timeline
Timeline
Timeline
3 Weeks, Independent Project/Self Initiated
3 Weeks, Independent Project/Self Initiated
3 Weeks, Independent Project/Self Initiated
My Role
My Role
My Role
My Role
Ideation, Research, Information Architecture, UI and Visual Design
Ideation, Research, Information Architecture, UI and Visual Design
Ideation, Research, Information Architecture, UI and Visual Design
It all Started with a Question?
It all Started with a Question?
It all Started with a Question?
It all Started with a Question?
How might we solve the problem of information overload and stereotyping in selecting career paths among young students while identifying their true potential ?
How might we solve the problem of information overload and stereotyping in selecting career paths among young students while identifying their true potential ?
How might we solve the problem of information overload and stereotyping in selecting career paths among young students while identifying their true potential ?
How might we solve the problem of information overload and stereotyping in selecting career paths among young students while identifying their true potential ?
I wanted to address
I wanted to address
I wanted to address
I wanted to address
confusion and uncertainty that often shrouds career decisions. Prosper is designed to be a guiding light, providing personalised insights and fostering a supportive community. In a world of endless possibilities.
confusion and uncertainty that often shrouds career decisions. Prosper is designed to be a guiding light, providing personalised insights and fostering a supportive community. In a world of endless possibilities.
confusion and uncertainty that often shrouds career decisions. Prosper is designed to be a guiding light, providing personalised insights and fostering a supportive community. In a world of endless possibilities.
By Creating
By Creating
By Creating
By Creating
Prosper is designed to be a guiding light, providing personalized insights and fostering a supportive community. In a world of endless possibilities,
Prosper is designed to be a guiding light, providing personalized insights and fostering a supportive community. In a world of endless possibilities,
Prosper is designed to be a guiding light, providing personalized insights and fostering a supportive community. In a world of endless possibilities,
Overview
Overview
Overview
Overview
There's a lack of concrete data on the exact % of Indian students confused about their careers or having made wrong choices. However, studies reveal a significant trend:
There's a lack of concrete data on the exact % of Indian students confused about their careers or having made wrong choices. However, studies reveal a significant trend:
There's a lack of concrete data on the exact % of Indian students confused about their careers or having made wrong choices. However, studies reveal a significant trend:
There's a lack of concrete data on the exact % of Indian students confused about their careers or having made wrong choices. However, studies reveal a significant trend:
90-93% Students aged 14-21 are only aware of a handful (around 7) career options, despite India having over 250 possibilities.
90-93% Students aged 14-21 are only aware of a handful (around 7) career options, despite India having over 250 possibilities.
90-93% Students aged 14-21 are only aware of a handful (around 7) career options, despite India having over 250 possibilities.
90-93% Students aged 14-21 are only aware of a handful (around 7) career options, despite India having over 250 possibilities.
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In the past 10 years
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Studies also report that a lack of proper career guidance contributes to students making what might be perceived as "wrong" choices. Up to 90% may choose unsuitable paths due to this absence.
Studies also report that a lack of proper career guidance contributes to students making what might be perceived as "wrong" choices. Up to 90% may choose unsuitable paths due to this absence.
Studies also report that a lack of proper career guidance contributes to students making what might be perceived as "wrong" choices. Up to 90% may choose unsuitable paths due to this absence.
And than the research began And this is what I found! About the Competition
And than the research began And this is what I found! About the Competition
And than the research began And this is what I found! About the Competition
And than the research began And this is what I found! About the Competition
Different Apps Do Different Things:
Other career apps offer lots of different services like giving personalized advice, expert counseling, and tools for predicting future careers.
What it means - To navigate this competitive landscape, prosper must strategically carve a unique identity, possibly by tailoring its offerings to specific user demographics or introducing innovative features that set it apart from the multifaceted competition.
Some Apps Are Easier to Use Than Others:
Notable variations exist in the user experience among competitors, ranging from apps with seamless, user-friendly interfaces to those grappling with issues such as cluttered layouts, outdated designs, and navigation challenges.
What it means - Future.ly can gain a competitive advantage by prioritizing a modern, intuitive design. A focus on a clean interface, easy navigation, and visually appealing aesthetics will be crucial in not only attracting but also retaining users in a market where user experience disparities are evident.
Different Apps Do Different Things:
Other career apps offer lots of different services like giving personalized advice, expert counseling, and tools for predicting future careers.
What it means - To navigate this competitive landscape, prosper must strategically carve a unique identity, possibly by tailoring its offerings to specific user demographics or introducing innovative features that set it apart from the multifaceted competition.
Some Apps Are Easier to Use Than Others:
Notable variations exist in the user experience among competitors, ranging from apps with seamless, user-friendly interfaces to those grappling with issues such as cluttered layouts, outdated designs, and navigation challenges.
What it means - Future.ly can gain a competitive advantage by prioritizing a modern, intuitive design. A focus on a clean interface, easy navigation, and visually appealing aesthetics will be crucial in not only attracting but also retaining users in a market where user experience disparities are evident.
Different Apps Do Different Things:
Other career apps offer lots of different services like giving personalized advice, expert counseling, and tools for predicting future careers.
What it means - To navigate this competitive landscape, prosper must strategically carve a unique identity, possibly by tailoring its offerings to specific user demographics or introducing innovative features that set it apart from the multifaceted competition.
Some Apps Are Easier to Use Than Others:
Notable variations exist in the user experience among competitors, ranging from apps with seamless, user-friendly interfaces to those grappling with issues such as cluttered layouts, outdated designs, and navigation challenges.
What it means - Future.ly can gain a competitive advantage by prioritizing a modern, intuitive design. A focus on a clean interface, easy navigation, and visually appealing aesthetics will be crucial in not only attracting but also retaining users in a market where user experience disparities are evident.
Different Apps Do Different Things:
Other career apps offer lots of different services like giving personalized advice, expert counseling, and tools for predicting future careers.
What it means - To navigate this competitive landscape, prosper must strategically carve a unique identity, possibly by tailoring its offerings to specific user demographics or introducing innovative features that set it apart from the multifaceted competition.
Some Apps Are Easier to Use Than Others:
Notable variations exist in the user experience among competitors, ranging from apps with seamless, user-friendly interfaces to those grappling with issues such as cluttered layouts, outdated designs, and navigation challenges.
What it means - Future.ly can gain a competitive advantage by prioritizing a modern, intuitive design. A focus on a clean interface, easy navigation, and visually appealing aesthetics will be crucial in not only attracting but also retaining users in a market where user experience disparities are evident.
And this is what I found! About the Competition
And this is what I found! About the Competition
And this is what I found! About the Competition
And this is what I found! About the Competition
Primary User
Primary User
Primary User
Primary User
Students: High school, college, or university students who are exploring career options, selecting majors or courses, and planning their educational paths.
Students: High school, college, or university students who are exploring career options, selecting majors or courses, and planning their educational paths.
Students: High school, college, or university students who are exploring career options, selecting majors or courses, and planning their educational paths.
Students: High school, college, or university students who are exploring career options, selecting majors or courses, and planning their educational paths.
Professionals: Working professionals who are considering career changes, seeking growth opportunities, or looking to acquire new skills.
Professionals: Working professionals who are considering career changes, seeking growth opportunities, or looking to acquire new skills.
Professionals: Working professionals who are considering career changes, seeking growth opportunities, or looking to acquire new skills.
Professionals: Working professionals who are considering career changes, seeking growth opportunities, or looking to acquire new skills.
Secondary User
Secondary User
Secondary User
Secondary User
Career Counselors/Coaches: Professionals in the field of career guidance who can offer personalized advice and support to users through the app.
Career Counselors/Coaches: Professionals in the field of career guidance who can offer personalized advice and support to users through the app.
Career Counselors/Coaches: Professionals in the field of career guidance who can offer personalized advice and support to users through the app.
Career Counselors/Coaches: Professionals in the field of career guidance who can offer personalized advice and support to users through the app.
Educational Institutions: Colleges, universities, vocational schools, and training institutes that provide courses and programs relevant to different careers.
Educational Institutions: Colleges, universities, vocational schools, and training institutes that provide courses and programs relevant to different careers.
Educational Institutions: Colleges, universities, vocational schools, and training institutes that provide courses and programs relevant to different careers.
Educational Institutions: Colleges, universities, vocational schools, and training institutes that provide courses and programs relevant to different careers.
Main Themes from the user Interview
Main Themes from the user Interview
Main Themes from the user Interview
Main Themes from the user Interview
Observations
Observations
Observations
Observations
The identified pain points can be categorized into two dimensions:
The identified pain points can be categorized into two dimensions:
The identified pain points can be categorized into two dimensions:
Guidance-related Concerns
Unclear Career Paths: Users often struggle with understanding which career path to follow due to a lack of personalized guidance and an overwhelming amount of options.
Information Overload: Users are overwhelmed by the amount of information available and find it difficult to filter relevant and accurate data for making informed decisions.
With the competitive analysis, it was established that guidance-related concerns have been partially addressed by existing apps through features like career assessments and expert advice. However, these solutions often lack personalisation and adaptive updates based on user progress.
User-related Concerns
Personal Fit and Interests: Users worry about whether their unique skills, interests, and achievements are being accurately taken into account when career recommendations are made.
Future Career Compatibility: Users are unsure about the long-term compatibility and satisfaction with suggested career paths, leading to hesitancy and uncertainty in decision-making.
Whether users will receive a truly personalized and adaptive career plan that evolves with their academic and professional growth remains a gap that is yet to be fully explored.
Guidance-related Concerns
Unclear Career Paths: Users often struggle with understanding which career path to follow due to a lack of personalized guidance and an overwhelming amount of options.
Information Overload: Users are overwhelmed by the amount of information available and find it difficult to filter relevant and accurate data for making informed decisions.
With the competitive analysis, it was established that guidance-related concerns have been partially addressed by existing apps through features like career assessments and expert advice. However, these solutions often lack personalisation and adaptive updates based on user progress.
User-related Concerns
Personal Fit and Interests: Users worry about whether their unique skills, interests, and achievements are being accurately taken into account when career recommendations are made.
Future Career Compatibility: Users are unsure about the long-term compatibility and satisfaction with suggested career paths, leading to hesitancy and uncertainty in decision-making.
Whether users will receive a truly personalized and adaptive career plan that evolves with their academic and professional growth remains a gap that is yet to be fully explored.
Guidance-related Concerns
Unclear Career Paths: Users often struggle with understanding which career path to follow due to a lack of personalized guidance and an overwhelming amount of options.
Information Overload: Users are overwhelmed by the amount of information available and find it difficult to filter relevant and accurate data for making informed decisions.
With the competitive analysis, it was established that guidance-related concerns have been partially addressed by existing apps through features like career assessments and expert advice. However, these solutions often lack personalisation and adaptive updates based on user progress.
User-related Concerns
Personal Fit and Interests: Users worry about whether their unique skills, interests, and achievements are being accurately taken into account when career recommendations are made.
Future Career Compatibility: Users are unsure about the long-term compatibility and satisfaction with suggested career paths, leading to hesitancy and uncertainty in decision-making.
Whether users will receive a truly personalized and adaptive career plan that evolves with their academic and professional growth remains a gap that is yet to be fully explored.
Guidance-related Concerns
Unclear Career Paths: Users often struggle with understanding which career path to follow due to a lack of personalized guidance and an overwhelming amount of options.
Information Overload: Users are overwhelmed by the amount of information available and find it difficult to filter relevant and accurate data for making informed decisions.
With the competitive analysis, it was established that guidance-related concerns have been partially addressed by existing apps through features like career assessments and expert advice. However, these solutions often lack personalisation and adaptive updates based on user progress.
User-related Concerns
Personal Fit and Interests: Users worry about whether their unique skills, interests, and achievements are being accurately taken into account when career recommendations are made.
Future Career Compatibility: Users are unsure about the long-term compatibility and satisfaction with suggested career paths, leading to hesitancy and uncertainty in decision-making.
Whether users will receive a truly personalized and adaptive career plan that evolves with their academic and professional growth remains a gap that is yet to be fully explored.
Opportunity
Opportunity
Opportunity
Opportunity
After all the research, it revealed that there is a want and lack of correct information and guidance that Prosper can solve which can be:
After all the research, it revealed that there is a want and lack of correct information and guidance that Prosper can solve which can be:
After all the research, it revealed that there is a want and lack of correct information and guidance that Prosper can solve which can be:
Eliminates Confusion:
Many users struggle with making informed career decisions due to an overwhelming amount of information and options. An AI-generated roadmap provides a clear, structured path, reducing confusion.
Saves Time:
Users often spend a lot of time researching career options. The AI-driven roadmap quickly analyzes their data and presents tailored career paths, saving them significant time.
Provides Personalised Guidance:
Instead of generic advice, users receive recommendations that align with their unique profiles, including their academic background, professional experience, and personal achievements.
Eliminates Confusion:
Many users struggle with making informed career decisions due to an overwhelming amount of information and options. An AI-generated roadmap provides a clear, structured path, reducing confusion.
Saves Time:
Users often spend a lot of time researching career options. The AI-driven roadmap quickly analyzes their data and presents tailored career paths, saving them significant time.
Provides Personalised Guidance:
Instead of generic advice, users receive recommendations that align with their unique profiles, including their academic background, professional experience, and personal achievements.
Eliminates Confusion:
Many users struggle with making informed career decisions due to an overwhelming amount of information and options. An AI-generated roadmap provides a clear, structured path, reducing confusion.
Saves Time:
Users often spend a lot of time researching career options. The AI-driven roadmap quickly analyzes their data and presents tailored career paths, saving them significant time.
Provides Personalised Guidance:
Instead of generic advice, users receive recommendations that align with their unique profiles, including their academic background, professional experience, and personal achievements.
"I'm confused about my career path and don't have any advice on what to do next."
"I'm confused about my career path and don't have any advice on what to do next."
"I'm confused about my career path and don't have any advice on what to do next."
"I'm confused about my career path and don't have any advice on what to do next."
This got me thinking that there are still significant issues to address. Users often struggle to find the right career path, leading to confusion and wasted time. This not only hampers their progress but also creates a frustrating experience and isn't ideal for their personal and professional growth.
This got me thinking that there are still significant issues to address. Users often struggle to find the right career path, leading to confusion and wasted time. This not only hampers their progress but also creates a frustrating experience and isn't ideal for their personal and professional growth.
This got me thinking that there are still significant issues to address. Users often struggle to find the right career path, leading to confusion and wasted time. This not only hampers their progress but also creates a frustrating experience and isn't ideal for their personal and professional growth.
User Stories
User Stories
User Stories
User Stories
Priorities these for the proof of concept
Priorities these for the proof of concept
Priorities these for the proof of concept
Solution
Solution
Solution
Solution
This got me thinking that there are still significant issues to address. Users often struggle to find the right career path, leading to confusion and wasted time. This not only hampers their progress but also creates a frustrating experience and isn't ideal for their personal and professional growth.
To address these challenges, Prosper provides a comprehensive and personalised career counselling experience. Our app uses advanced AI to generate tailored career roadmaps based on users' academic and professional information, achievements, and interests. By offering detailed insights, expert guidance, and interactive tools, we help users make informed career choices, reducing confusion and wasted time, and ensuring a smoother, more fulfilling career journey.
This got me thinking that there are still significant issues to address. Users often struggle to find the right career path, leading to confusion and wasted time. This not only hampers their progress but also creates a frustrating experience and isn't ideal for their personal and professional growth.
To address these challenges, Prosper provides a comprehensive and personalised career counselling experience. Our app uses advanced AI to generate tailored career roadmaps based on users' academic and professional information, achievements, and interests. By offering detailed insights, expert guidance, and interactive tools, we help users make informed career choices, reducing confusion and wasted time, and ensuring a smoother, more fulfilling career journey.
This got me thinking that there are still significant issues to address. Users often struggle to find the right career path, leading to confusion and wasted time. This not only hampers their progress but also creates a frustrating experience and isn't ideal for their personal and professional growth.
To address these challenges, Prosper provides a comprehensive and personalised career counselling experience. Our app uses advanced AI to generate tailored career roadmaps based on users' academic and professional information, achievements, and interests. By offering detailed insights, expert guidance, and interactive tools, we help users make informed career choices, reducing confusion and wasted time, and ensuring a smoother, more fulfilling career journey.
Here are some features that set us apart from the competition:
Personalized Career Assessments: Our AI-driven assessments identify users' strengths, interests, and potential career paths, offering personalized recommendations.
Expert Counseling Sessions: We provide one-on-one sessions with experienced career counselors who offer tailored advice and support.
Interactive Career Roadmaps: Users receive customized career plans with actionable steps and milestones, making it easier to track progress.
Real-Time Updates: Stay informed with the latest industry trends, job market demands, and educational opportunities through our real-time updates.
Comprehensive Resource Hub: Access a wealth of resources, including online courses, tutorials, and articles, to support your career development.
Mentorship Program: Connect with industry professionals and mentors who provide valuable insights and guidance.
Community Support: Join a supportive community of like-minded individuals to share experiences, challenges, and successes.
Gamification Elements: Enjoy a more engaging experience with gamified features that make career planning fun and rewarding.
These features ensure that Future.ly not only addresses the pain points faced by users but also provides a seamless, enjoyable, and highly effective career planning solution. By focusing on personalization, expert guidance, and innovative tools, we empower users to confidently navigate their career paths and achieve their professional goals.
Here are some features that set us apart from the competition:
Personalized Career Assessments: Our AI-driven assessments identify users' strengths, interests, and potential career paths, offering personalized recommendations.
Expert Counseling Sessions: We provide one-on-one sessions with experienced career counselors who offer tailored advice and support.
Interactive Career Roadmaps: Users receive customized career plans with actionable steps and milestones, making it easier to track progress.
Real-Time Updates: Stay informed with the latest industry trends, job market demands, and educational opportunities through our real-time updates.
Comprehensive Resource Hub: Access a wealth of resources, including online courses, tutorials, and articles, to support your career development.
Mentorship Program: Connect with industry professionals and mentors who provide valuable insights and guidance.
Community Support: Join a supportive community of like-minded individuals to share experiences, challenges, and successes.
Gamification Elements: Enjoy a more engaging experience with gamified features that make career planning fun and rewarding.
These features ensure that Future.ly not only addresses the pain points faced by users but also provides a seamless, enjoyable, and highly effective career planning solution. By focusing on Personalisation, expert guidance, and innovative tools, we empower users to confidently navigate their career paths and achieve their professional goals.
Here are some features that set us apart from the competition:
Personalized Career Assessments: Our AI-driven assessments identify users' strengths, interests, and potential career paths, offering personalized recommendations.
Expert Counseling Sessions: We provide one-on-one sessions with experienced career counselors who offer tailored advice and support.
Interactive Career Roadmaps: Users receive customized career plans with actionable steps and milestones, making it easier to track progress.
Real-Time Updates: Stay informed with the latest industry trends, job market demands, and educational opportunities through our real-time updates.
Comprehensive Resource Hub: Access a wealth of resources, including online courses, tutorials, and articles, to support your career development.
Mentorship Program: Connect with industry professionals and mentors who provide valuable insights and guidance.
Community Support: Join a supportive community of like-minded individuals to share experiences, challenges, and successes.
Gamification Elements: Enjoy a more engaging experience with gamified features that make career planning fun and rewarding.
These features ensure that Future.ly not only addresses the pain points faced by users but also provides a seamless, enjoyable, and highly effective career planning solution. By focusing on Personalisation, expert guidance, and innovative tools, we empower users to confidently navigate their career paths and achieve their professional goals.
Here are some features that set us apart from the competition:
Personalized Career Assessments: Our AI-driven assessments identify users' strengths, interests, and potential career paths, offering personalized recommendations.
Expert Counseling Sessions: We provide one-on-one sessions with experienced career counselors who offer tailored advice and support.
Interactive Career Roadmaps: Users receive customized career plans with actionable steps and milestones, making it easier to track progress.
Real-Time Updates: Stay informed with the latest industry trends, job market demands, and educational opportunities through our real-time updates.
Comprehensive Resource Hub: Access a wealth of resources, including online courses, tutorials, and articles, to support your career development.
Mentorship Program: Connect with industry professionals and mentors who provide valuable insights and guidance.
Community Support: Join a supportive community of like-minded individuals to share experiences, challenges, and successes.
Gamification Elements: Enjoy a more engaging experience with gamified features that make career planning fun and rewarding.
These features ensure that Future.ly not only addresses the pain points faced by users but also provides a seamless, enjoyable, and highly effective career planning solution. By focusing on Personalisation, expert guidance, and innovative tools, we empower users to confidently navigate their career paths and achieve their professional goals.
Onboarding
Onboarding
Onboarding
Onboarding
To create a seamless, engaging, and personalised onboarding experience that effectively introduces users to Prosper and sets them up for success in their career planning journey.
To create a seamless, engaging, and personalised onboarding experience that effectively introduces users to Prosper and sets them up for success in their career planning journey.
To create a seamless, engaging, and personalised onboarding experience that effectively introduces users to Prosper and sets them up for success in their career planning journey.
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Time to retrospect!
Time to retrospect!
Time to retrospect!
After all the research, it revealed that there is a want and lack of correct information and guidance that Prosper can solve which can be:
After all the research, it revealed that there is a want and lack of correct information and guidance that Prosper can solve which can be:
After all the research, it revealed that there is a want and lack of correct information and guidance that Prosper can solve which can be:
User empathy is key:
User empathy is key:
User empathy is key:
Early user research revealed a strong need for emotional support alongside career guidance. This insight led to the inclusion of features like a supportive online community and gamification elements to keep users motivated and engaged throughout their career journey.
Early user research revealed a strong need for emotional support alongside career guidance. This insight led to the inclusion of features like a supportive online community and gamification elements to keep users motivated and engaged throughout their career journey.
Early user research revealed a strong need for emotional support alongside career guidance. This insight led to the inclusion of features like a supportive online community and gamification elements to keep users motivated and engaged throughout their career journey.
User research uncovers hidden needs:
User research uncovers hidden needs:
User research uncovers hidden needs:
While the initial focus was on career path exploration, user research revealed a strong desire for skill development resources. This insight led to the integration of learning modules and skill assessments within the app, empowering users to actively build their skillsets.
While the initial focus was on career path exploration, user research revealed a strong desire for skill development resources. This insight led to the integration of learning modules and skill assessments within the app, empowering users to actively build their skillsets.
While the initial focus was on career path exploration, user research revealed a strong desire for skill development resources. This insight led to the integration of learning modules and skill assessments within the app, empowering users to actively build their skillsets.
Personalization fosters progress:
Personalization fosters progress:
Personalization fosters progress:
Simply offering generic skills courses wouldn't suffice. The app needed to provide a personalized learning path that aligned with each user's career goals and identified skill gaps. This was achieved by integrating AI-powered recommendations and skill assessments.
Simply offering generic skills courses wouldn't suffice. The app needed to provide a personalized learning path that aligned with each user's career goals and identified skill gaps. This was achieved by integrating AI-powered recommendations and skill assessments.
Simply offering generic skills courses wouldn't suffice. The app needed to provide a personalized learning path that aligned with each user's career goals and identified skill gaps. This was achieved by integrating AI-powered recommendations and skill assessments.
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This was a big project, and the goal to keep the design consistent was a task, this was the first time i make . a dedicated design system and with tokens.
This was a big project, and the goal to keep the design consistent was a task, this was the first time i make . a dedicated design system and with tokens.
This was a big project, and the goal to keep the design consistent was a task, this was the first time i make . a dedicated design system and with tokens.