Role

UI/UX design

UI/UX design

UI/UX design

Category

Category

Mobile app

Mobile app

Mobile app

Team

Team

Monica Zhao

Shuang Liang

TimeWander

New thoughts of Geography Education

An Encyclopedia App / Map App / Time Machine by AI-Powered

Challenge

Despite the growing interest among people in exploring historical sites, there is a significant gap in the availability of easily accessible, detailed, and interactive historical information.

Opportunity

Create an app, integrates geographic knowledge by AI, providing users with an efficient, comprehensive, and engaging way to learn geography.

Features

Combine timeline and map.


DESIGN GOAL: Building Bridge



USER SCENARIO


Users are interested in exploring how maps have evolved across different historical epochs.



SOLUTION


By adjusting the timeline feature, users can navigate through various time-specific maps to observe geographical changes and historical developments.

Let users “travel through” the past and future to have a look of world.


DESIGN GOAL: ENLIGHTEN



USER SCENARIO


Users are curious about how nature terrain looked in the past and might appear in the future.



SOLUTION


TimeWander leverages AI-driven predictions to furnish visual explorations of the world's terrains across different eras, offering a unique window into the past and a glimpse into the future.


Instant AI Searching Knowledge Resource at Your Fingertips.


DESIGN GOAL: Chasing change



USER SCENARIO


Nature changes, so users want up-to-the-minute information and insights about geographical landscapes.



SOLUTION


The information introductory integrates with AI to find the web for current, pertinent data of natural terrains.

Let users “travel through” the past and future to have a look of world.


DESIGN GOAL: ENLIGHTEN



USER SCENARIO


Users are curious about how nature terrain looked in the past and might appear in the future.



SOLUTION


TimeWander leverages AI-driven predictions to furnish visual explorations of the world's terrains across different eras, offering a unique window into the past and a glimpse into the future.


Instant AI Searching Knowledge Resource at Your Fingertips.


DESIGN GOAL: Chasing change



USER SCENARIO


Nature changes, so users want up-to-the-minute information and insights about geographical landscapes.



SOLUTION


The information introductory integrates with AI to find the web for current, pertinent data of natural terrains.

Rresearch

Survey

This survey data reveals that the majority of respondents have a strong interest in physical and historical geography. Search engines and online videos are the most popular learning tools applications.

Competitive Analysis

Each platform has distinct advantages and limitations for geographical learning. To create a competitive geography education app, it should integrate curated text content, high-quality visuals and maps.

Insights After Research

Integrating interactive maps, videos, and search functionalities that align with preferred learning modes.

Incorporate detailed sections on physical and historical geography to attract the majority interest.

Sythesis

Journey Map

I created a user journey to map out how user would navigate his current situation, aiming to understand the highs and lows of their emotions while trying to learning Geography knowledge. This comprehensive visualization provides valuable insights into User’s experience, enabling a targeted design.

Problem Statements

Based on the pain points identified in user behavior, I have developed 3 problem statements and the corresponding features designed to address these issues.

HMW integrate interactive digital tools with traditional learning methods to enhance geography education?

HMW make physical and historical geography topics more accessible and engaging through the app?

HMW increase the appeal of geography learning to transform indifferent or negative perceptions into positive?

Ideation

Vision Statement

We believe that understanding temporal changes is essential to the study of geography. TimeWander, an innovative Geography educational application, integrates historical data with AI-driven predictions, enabling users to explore the past, present, and future of geographical phenomena. We aim to deepen users’ geographical knowledge in a more efficient and engaging way.

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Monica Zhao

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