Recallify UX/UI Design
A UX/UI design project focused on enhancing user experience and interface design for a web application, utilizing Figma and Adobe XD.
Project Overview
Recallify is an intelligent note-taking app designed for life science students struggling with information retention. It automates lecture summarization, provides timestamped highlights, and features 'Rico,' an AI study buddy that helps students quiz themselves on complex concepts, ultimately streamlining the study process and improving academic performance.
UX/UI Design Project
Jan-Mar 2025 Timeline
Educational Technology Category
Problem Statement
Target Users
Undergraduate life science students at NJIT, primarily ages 18-20, who are full-time students (12+ credits) majoring in Biology, Biostatistics, Biochemistry, and Biomedical Engineering.
Core Problem
Students struggle to retain information from their lectures due to the overwhelming amount of material (often exceeding 9 hours of lectures per day) and limited time for review.
Key Pain Points
- Difficulty keeping up with instructor's pace (84.6% of surveyed students)
- Inability to distinguish important information (76.9%)
- Too much content to cover (61.5%)
- Getting distracted easily (38.5%)
- Instructor speaking too fast or unclearly (30.8%)
Research & Discovery
Methodology
We conducted a mixed-method study using quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews with life science students at NJIT. We gathered data on their note-taking challenges, study habits, and potential solutions that would best serve their needs.
Key Insights
- 42.9% of respondents were Biology majors, with many pursuing medical tracks
- Students were overwhelmed by content volume and felt anxious about missing key points
- Students frequently needed to rewatch lectures multiple times, significantly reducing study efficiency
- Many expressed desire for automated tools that could highlight important information
Research Visualization Tools
Design Process
Key Features & Solutions
Automated Note Summarization
Recallify processes lecture recordings to generate concise, structured notes, addressing the "overwhelming content" pain point.
Timestamped Highlights
Students can easily navigate to key moments in lectures without rewatching entire videos, improving review efficiency.
Rico AI Study Buddy
An intelligent assistant that quizzes students on lecture content, provides explanations, and helps reinforce learning through active recall.
Seamless Integration
Works with popular tools like Google Docs, Notion, and Loom to fit into students' existing workflows.
Organized Workflow
Notes are automatically categorized by course and date, with smart filtering options to quickly find relevant information.
User Flow
Initial Prototyping
Results & Impact
User Testing Feedback
- 85% of testers reported the interface was intuitive and easy to navigate
- 90% found the AI Study Buddy feature valuable for reinforcing learning
- 92% stated they would use the app regularly if available
Expected Impact
- Reduction in study time by eliminating the need to rewatch lectures multiple times
- Improved information retention through organized notes and active recall quizzing
- Decreased academic anxiety by providing reliable capture of lecture content
Lessons Learned
Key Insights
- The importance of clear navigation cannot be overstated; early testing revealed significant usability issues that were addressed in later iterations
- AI features need to be perceived as helpful assistants rather than replacements for student effort
- The profile creation process needs to be streamlined to prevent abandonment
Design Challenges
- Finding the right balance between automation and user control
- Creating an interface that remains useful during lectures without being distracting
- Designing for varied user technical comfort levels
Future Directions
Potential Enhancements
- Collaboration features allowing students to share and annotate notes
- Integration with learning management systems used by universities
- Enhanced visualization tools for complex scientific concepts
- Expanded AI capabilities to generate practice problems based on lecture content
- Support for additional file formats and third-party integrations