A solution that tailored study space selection for each needs

A solution that tailored study space selection for each needs

A solution that tailored study space selection for each needs

A solution that tailored study space selection for each needs

A solution that tailored study space selection for each needs

Role

UX Designer

Researcher

skills

User research planning, User interview, Insights analysis, Problem framing, Ideation

Mission

Develop a design direction that would enhance any aspect of the students life

Role

UX Designer

Researcher

skills

User research planning, User interview, Insights analysis, Problem framing, Ideation

Mission

Develop a design direction that would enhance any aspect of the students life

Role

UX Designer

Researcher

skills

User research planning, User interview, Insights analysis, Problem framing, Ideation

Mission

Develop a design direction that would enhance any aspect of the students life

Role

UX Designer

Researcher

skills

User research planning, User interview, Insights analysis, Problem framing, Ideation

Mission

Develop a design direction that would enhance any aspect of the students life

background

Studying is vital for students, but life extends beyond academics. Achieving a balance is key, enabling students to maximise their study time, reduce stress, and explore personal interests.


The study environment's quality greatly influences efficiency, enhancing focus and creativity. Helping students find a suitable study environment aligned with their preferences not only enhances their academic experiences but also contributes to their overall well-being and quality of life.

background

Studying is vital for students, but life extends beyond academics. Achieving a balance is key, enabling students to maximise their study time, reduce stress, and explore personal interests.


The study environment's quality greatly influences efficiency, enhancing focus and creativity. Helping students find a suitable study environment aligned with their preferences not only enhances their academic experiences but also contributes to their overall well-being and quality of life.

background

Studying is vital for students, but life extends beyond academics. Achieving a balance is key, enabling students to maximise their study time, reduce stress, and explore personal interests.


The study environment's quality greatly influences efficiency, enhancing focus and creativity. Helping students find a suitable study environment aligned with their preferences not only enhances their academic experiences but also contributes to their overall well-being and quality of life.

background

Studying is vital for students, but life extends beyond academics. Achieving a balance is key, enabling students to maximise their study time, reduce stress, and explore personal interests.


The study environment's quality greatly influences efficiency, enhancing focus and creativity. Helping students find a suitable study environment aligned with their preferences not only enhances their academic experiences but also contributes to their overall well-being and quality of life.

research objective

research objective

research objective

research objective

User research is conducted to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current students’ needs and experiences of using study spaces, with the following objectives:

User research is conducted to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current students’ needs and experiences of using study spaces, with the following objectives:

User research is conducted to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current students’ needs and experiences of using study spaces, with the following objectives:

User research is conducted to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current students’ needs and experiences of using study spaces, with the following objectives:

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Needs to use study space

Needs to use study space

Needs to use study space

Needs to use study space

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2

Current space-finding methods

Current space-finding methods

Current space-finding methods

Current space-finding methods

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3

3

3

Experiences with spaces outside the university

Experiences with spaces outside the university

Experiences with spaces outside the university

Experiences with spaces outside the university

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4

4

4

Experiences with spaces in the university

Experiences with spaces in the university

Experiences with spaces in the university

Experiences with spaces in the university

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5

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5

Ideal

study-space environment

Ideal

study-space environment

Ideal

study-space environment

Ideal

study-space environment

The research plan

The research plan

The research plan

The research plan

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The information gathered is analysed using the affinity map method. The synthesised data are used to form the target user persona and journey map, which are used as the reference in defining the problem statement and ideating the solution.

The information gathered is analysed using the affinity map method. The synthesised data are used to form the target user persona and journey map, which are used as the reference in defining the problem statement and ideating the solution.

The information gathered is analysed using the affinity map method. The synthesised data are used to form the target user persona and journey map, which are used as the reference in defining the problem statement and ideating the solution.

The information gathered is analysed using the affinity map method. The synthesised data are used to form the target user persona and journey map, which are used as the reference in defining the problem statement and ideating the solution.

User persona

User persona

User persona

User persona

Study journey map

Study journey map

Study journey map

Study journey map

insights summary

insights summary

insights summary

insights summary

Students are longing to study in a suitable study space environment to enhance their efficiency and productivity. However,

Students are longing to study in a suitable study space environment to enhance their efficiency and productivity. However,

Students are longing to study in a suitable study space environment to enhance their efficiency and productivity. However,

Students are longing to study in a suitable study space environment to enhance their efficiency and productivity. However,

Study space researching is time-consuming due to the lack of a single source of true information and there are multiple factors that need to be considered.

Study space researching is time-consuming due to the lack of a single source of true information and there are multiple factors that need to be considered.

Study space researching is time-consuming due to the lack of a single source of true information and there are multiple factors that need to be considered.

Study space researching is time-consuming due to the lack of a single source of true information and there are multiple factors that need to be considered.

Students cannot go to the same study

space every time as they have different ambient preferences according to each type of work

Students cannot go to the same study

space every time as they have different ambient preferences according to each type of work

Students cannot go to the same study

space every time as they have different ambient preferences according to each type of work

Students cannot go to the same study

space every time as they have different ambient preferences according to each type of work

Online information may lack details about unsuitable study environments, leading to unproductive study sessions due to inadequate support for students' efficiency and productivity.

Online information may lack details about unsuitable study environments, leading to unproductive study sessions due to inadequate support for students' efficiency and productivity.

Online information may lack details about unsuitable study environments, leading to unproductive study sessions due to inadequate support for students' efficiency and productivity.

Online information may lack details about unsuitable study environments, leading to unproductive study sessions due to inadequate support for students' efficiency and productivity.

problem statement

problem statement

problem statement

problem statement

The student feels frustrated about the inefficiency of studying due to the unpleasant space environment.

They need a study space that suits their studying environment preference but exploring a new space is time-consuming and the expectation of the space might not match with reality which results in ineffective and inefficient working sessions.

The student feels frustrated about the inefficiency of studying due to the unpleasant space environment.

They need a study space that suits their studying environment preference but exploring a new space is time-consuming and the expectation of the space might not match with reality which results in ineffective and inefficient working sessions.

The student feels frustrated about the inefficiency of studying due to the unpleasant space environment.

They need a study space that suits their studying environment preference but exploring a new space is time-consuming and the expectation of the space might not match with reality which results in ineffective and inefficient working sessions.

The student feels frustrated about the inefficiency of studying due to the unpleasant space environment.

They need a study space that suits their studying environment preference but exploring a new space is time-consuming and the expectation of the space might not match with reality which results in ineffective and inefficient working sessions.

idea generation

idea generation

idea generation

idea generation

I came up with five how might we questions that would help me to develop ideas for the design direction. I generate a minimum of 3 ideas for each might we question and later choose my final idea.

I came up with five how might we questions that would help me to develop ideas for the design direction. I generate a minimum of 3 ideas for each might we question and later choose my final idea.

I came up with five how might we questions that would help me to develop ideas for the design direction. I generate a minimum of 3 ideas for each might we question and later choose my final idea.

I came up with five how might we questions that would help me to develop ideas for the design direction. I generate a minimum of 3 ideas for each might we question and later choose my final idea.

  1. HMW make the information about study space easier to access so that student does not spend much time finding the information regarding study space?

  1. HMW make the information about study space easier to access so that student does not spend much time finding the information regarding study space?

  1. HMW make the information about study space easier to access so that student does not spend much time finding the information regarding study space?

  1. HMW make the information about study space easier to access so that student does not spend much time finding the information regarding study space?

  • Gather information and incorporate it into a new or existing platform

  • The search engine that can gather all reviews of the study space

  • Social media that promotes new study space and has all the information about the study space in the post

  • Collaboration with spaces for them to provide information

  • Gather information and incorporate it into a new or existing platform

  • The search engine that can gather all reviews of the study space

  • Social media that promotes new study space and has all the information about the study space in the post

  • Collaboration with spaces for them to provide information

  • Gather information and incorporate it into a new or existing platform

  • The search engine that can gather all reviews of the study space

  • Social media that promotes new study space and has all the information about the study space in the post

  • Collaboration with spaces for them to provide information

  • Gather information and incorporate it into a new or existing platform

  • The search engine that can gather all reviews of the study space

  • Social media that promotes new study space and has all the information about the study space in the post

  • Collaboration with spaces for them to provide information

  1. HMW minimise disturbing factor in the study space so that the study can fully focus while studying in the study space?


  1. HMW minimise disturbing factor in the study space so that the study can fully focus while studying in the study space?

  1. HMW minimise disturbing factor in the study space so that the study can fully focus while studying in the study space?


  1. HMW minimise disturbing factor in the study space so that the study can fully focus while studying in the study space?


  • Having people to enforce the space rule in the study space

  • Create a point system for the user. If

they violate the rule, the points will be deducted and they will not be able to use the space if they don’t have enough points.

  • Provide a noise cancellation device for students so all surrounding noise will be deducted

  • Having people to enforce the space rule in the study space

  • Create a point system for the user. If

they violate the rule, the points will be deducted and they will not be able to use the space if they don’t have enough points.

  • Provide a noise cancellation device for students so all surrounding noise will be deducted

  • Having people to enforce the space rule in the study space

  • Create a point system for the user. If

they violate the rule, the points will be deducted and they will not be able to use the space if they don’t have enough points.

  • Provide a noise cancellation device for students so all surrounding noise will be deducted

  • Having people to enforce the space rule in the study space

  • Create a point system for the user. If

they violate the rule, the points will be deducted and they will not be able to use the space if they don’t have enough points.

  • Provide a noise cancellation device for students so all surrounding noise will be deducted

  1. HMW make the experience of using the study space similar to what student expect prior to going to the space so that the student can work efficiently as expected?

  1. HMW make the experience of using the study space similar to what student expect prior to going to the space so that the student can work efficiently as expected?

  1. HMW make the experience of using the study space similar to what student expect prior to going to the space so that the student can work efficiently as expected?

  1. HMW make the experience of using the study space similar to what student expect prior to going to the space so that the student can work efficiently as expected?

  • Create immersive study space viewing so they know what it is like

  • Have a 24-hour space camera so the students can view the space status in real-time

  • AR/VR study space viewing at home

  • Space booking system

  • Create immersive study space viewing so they know what it is like

  • Have a 24-hour space camera so the students can view the space status in real-time

  • AR/VR study space viewing at home

  • Space booking system

  • Create immersive study space viewing so they know what it is like

  • Have a 24-hour space camera so the students can view the space status in real-time

  • AR/VR study space viewing at home

  • Space booking system

  • Create immersive study space viewing so they know what it is like

  • Have a 24-hour space camera so the students can view the space status in real-time

  • AR/VR study space viewing at home

  • Space booking system

  1. HMW make the experience of using the study space similar to what student expect prior to going to the space so that the student can work efficiently as expected?

  1. HMW make the experience of using the study space similar to what student expect prior to going to the space so that the student can work efficiently as expected?

  1. HMW make the experience of using the study space similar to what student expect prior to going to the space so that the student can work efficiently as expected?

  1. HMW make the experience of using the study space similar to what student expect prior to going to the space so that the student can work efficiently as expected?

  • Studying social media that matches people and places together

  • Create a zone for each specific type of preference. Students need to fill preferences when entering the space and the space provider will assign the zone to the student

  • Google map to suggest the place according to the preference filled in

  • Studying social media that matches people and places together

  • Create a zone for each specific type of preference. Students need to fill preferences when entering the space and the space provider will assign the zone to the student

  • Google map to suggest the place according to the preference filled in

  • Studying social media that matches people and places together

  • Create a zone for each specific type of preference. Students need to fill preferences when entering the space and the space provider will assign the zone to the student

  • Google map to suggest the place according to the preference filled in

  • Studying social media that matches people and places together

  • Create a zone for each specific type of preference. Students need to fill preferences when entering the space and the space provider will assign the zone to the student

  • Google map to suggest the place according to the preference filled in

  1. HMW make the student able to focus on their study even if they 

are in an unpleasant environment so that they can study in any circumstance?

  1. HMW make the student able to focus on their study even if they 

are in an unpleasant environment so that they can study in any circumstance?

  1. HMW make the student able to focus on their study even if they 

are in an unpleasant environment so that they can study in any circumstance?

  1. HMW make the student able to focus on their study even if they 

are in an unpleasant environment so that they can study in any circumstance?

  • Immersive studying pod. when open, the surround view and sound will be as what the student wanted.

  • Meditation to practice focusing and concentration

  • Online studying sessions with other people

  • Immersive studying pod. when open, the surround view and sound will be as what the student wanted.

  • Meditation to practice focusing and concentration

  • Online studying sessions with other people

  • Immersive studying pod. when open, the surround view and sound will be as what the student wanted.

  • Meditation to practice focusing and concentration

  • Online studying sessions with other people

  • Immersive studying pod. when open, the surround view and sound will be as what the student wanted.

  • Meditation to practice focusing and concentration

  • Online studying sessions with other people

idea finalisation

idea finalisation

idea finalisation

idea finalisation

I saw that each idea is good in resolving specific study space aspects. Combining most of the ideas can enhance students’ experience on a holistic level, which can be done if there is one stakeholder who would link every party and facilitate the interaction.

I saw that each idea is good in resolving specific study space aspects. Combining most of the ideas can enhance students’ experience on a holistic level, which can be done if there is one stakeholder who would link every party and facilitate the interaction.

I saw that each idea is good in resolving specific study space aspects. Combining most of the ideas can enhance students’ experience on a holistic level, which can be done if there is one stakeholder who would link every party and facilitate the interaction.

I saw that each idea is good in resolving specific study space aspects. Combining most of the ideas can enhance students’ experience on a holistic level, which can be done if there is one stakeholder who would link every party and facilitate the interaction.

Finalised How Might We question

  • HMW make the information about study space easier to access so that student do not need to spend much time finding the information and help them select the right space that suits their studying environment preference?

Finalised How Might We question

  • HMW make the information about study space easier to access so that student do not need to spend much time finding the information and help them select the right space that suits their studying environment preference?

Finalised How Might We question

  • HMW make the information about study space easier to access so that student do not need to spend much time finding the information and help them select the right space that suits their studying environment preference?

Finalised How Might We question

  • HMW make the information about study space easier to access so that student do not need to spend much time finding the information and help them select the right space that suits their studying environment preference?

Design Hypothesis

  • A dedicated platform for study space information will make information searching easier for students

  • Connecting students and space providers on the same platform will allow more information-sharing

  • Incorporating AI into the platform will enhance the search result accuracy and analyse insights to share with the space provider

Design Hypothesis

  • A dedicated platform for study space information will make information searching easier for students

  • Connecting students and space providers on the same platform will allow more information-sharing

  • Incorporating AI into the platform will enhance the search result accuracy and analyse insights to share with the space provider

Design Hypothesis

  • A dedicated platform for study space information will make information searching easier for students

  • Connecting students and space providers on the same platform will allow more information-sharing

  • Incorporating AI into the platform will enhance the search result accuracy and analyse insights to share with the space provider

Design Hypothesis

  • A dedicated platform for study space information will make information searching easier for students

  • Connecting students and space providers on the same platform will allow more information-sharing

  • Incorporating AI into the platform will enhance the search result accuracy and analyse insights to share with the space provider

design direction

design direction

design direction

design direction

About StudyHive

About StudyHive

About StudyHive

About StudyHive

  • StudyHive is a study space platform provider start-up that connects students and space providers to encourage information sharing

  • StudyHive is a study space platform provider start-up that connects students and space providers to encourage information sharing

  • StudyHive is a study space platform provider start-up that connects students and space providers to encourage information sharing

  • StudyHive is a study space platform provider start-up that connects students and space providers to encourage information sharing

Features of StudyHive platform

Features of StudyHive platform

Features of StudyHive platform

Features of StudyHive platform

basic Features for students

basic Features for students

basic Features for students

basic Features for students

Study space search

  • Filter the study space choice based on students’ preference

  • Provide all space environment information of each study space

Study space search

  • Filter the study space choice based on students’ preference

  • Provide all space environment information of each study space

Study space search

  • Filter the study space choice based on students’ preference

  • Provide all space environment information of each study space

Study space search

  • Filter the study space choice based on students’ preference

  • Provide all space environment information of each study space

AI suggested space

  • AI suggested study places based on students’ preference

AI suggested space

  • AI suggested study places based on students’ preference

AI suggested space

  • AI suggested study places based on students’ preference

AI suggested space

  • AI suggested study places based on students’ preference

Space review by student

  • Students can input reviews of the place after they they have been there

  • Enhance the correctness of the space information

Space review by student

  • Students can input reviews of the place after they they have been there

  • Enhance the correctness of the space information

Space review by student

  • Students can input reviews of the place after they they have been there

  • Enhance the correctness of the space information

Space review by student

  • Students can input reviews of the place after they they have been there

  • Enhance the correctness of the space information

basic Features for space provider

basic Features for space provider

basic Features for space provider

basic Features for space provider

Space advertisement

  • A free platform where space provider can add their place in the database, so the space will pop-ups in users’ search if the criteria matches

Space advertisement

  • A free platform where space provider can add their place in the database, so the space will pop-ups in users’ search if the criteria matches

Space advertisement

  • A free platform where space provider can add their place in the database, so the space will pop-ups in users’ search if the criteria matches

Space advertisement

  • A free platform where space provider can add their place in the database, so the space will pop-ups in users’ search if the criteria matches

AI information analysis

  • AI to analyse the users’ reviews and share them with the space provider for business improvement

AI information analysis

  • AI to analyse the users’ reviews and share them with the space provider for business improvement

AI information analysis

  • AI to analyse the users’ reviews and share them with the space provider for business improvement

AI information analysis

  • AI to analyse the users’ reviews and share them with the space provider for business improvement

premium Features for students

premium Features for students

premium Features for students

premium Features for students

Space reservation

  • Allow students to book specific seats and studying periods of the participating study space

Space reservation

  • Allow students to book specific seats and studying periods of the participating study space

Space reservation

  • Allow students to book specific seats and studying periods of the participating study space

Space reservation

  • Allow students to book specific seats and studying periods of the participating study space

Exclusive space access

  • Access exclusive space in participating study space that is reserved for paid members only

Exclusive space access

  • Access exclusive space in participating study space that is reserved for paid members only

Exclusive space access

  • Access exclusive space in participating study space that is reserved for paid members only

Exclusive space access

  • Access exclusive space in participating study space that is reserved for paid members only

premium Features for space provider

premium Features for space provider

premium Features for space provider

premium Features for space provider

Promoted search

  • The promoted space will appear at the top of the search if the space’s environment matches the student’s preference

Promoted search

  • The promoted space will appear at the top of the search if the space’s environment matches the student’s preference

Promoted search

  • The promoted space will appear at the top of the search if the space’s environment matches the student’s preference

Promoted search

  • The promoted space will appear at the top of the search if the space’s environment matches the student’s preference

In-website promoting banner

  • The provider can purchase a banner space on the website to promote their space or related promotional campaign

In-website promoting banner

  • The provider can purchase a banner space on the website to promote their space or related promotional campaign

In-website promoting banner

  • The provider can purchase a banner space on the website to promote their space or related promotional campaign

In-website promoting banner

  • The provider can purchase a banner space on the website to promote their space or related promotional campaign

StudyHive revenue stream

StudyHive revenue stream

StudyHive revenue stream

StudyHive revenue stream

To keep the platform in service, the start-up needs to earn income to offset the operating costs

To keep the platform in service, the start-up needs to earn income to offset the operating costs

To keep the platform in service, the start-up needs to earn income to offset the operating costs

To keep the platform in service, the start-up needs to earn income to offset the operating costs

users' paid services

users' paid services

users' paid services

users' paid services

Revenue from students

  • Paid service subscription

Revenue from students

  • Paid service subscription

Revenue from students

  • Paid service subscription

Revenue from students

  • Paid service subscription

Revenue from space provider

  • Promoted search

  • In-website promoting banner

Revenue from space provider

  • Promoted search

  • In-website promoting banner

Revenue from space provider

  • Promoted search

  • In-website promoting banner

Revenue from space provider

  • Promoted search

  • In-website promoting banner

ads placement

ads placement

ads placement

ads placement

Revenue from Google Ads

  • Google ads placement in website

Revenue from Google Ads

  • Google ads placement in website

Revenue from Google Ads

  • Google ads placement in website

Revenue from Google Ads

  • Google ads placement in website

Users' behavioural change analysis

Users' behavioural change analysis

Users' behavioural change analysis

Users' behavioural change analysis

To ensure that both types of users are incentivised to use our platform service, the "four laws of behaviour change" framework is applied to analyse the user reward for using the service.

To ensure that both types of users are incentivised to use our platform service, the "four laws of behaviour change" framework is applied to analyse the user reward for using the service.

To ensure that both types of users are incentivised to use our platform service, the "four laws of behaviour change" framework is applied to analyse the user reward for using the service.

To ensure that both types of users are incentivised to use our platform service, the "four laws of behaviour change" framework is applied to analyse the user reward for using the service.

next steps

next steps

next steps

next steps

Several points below will be addressed further to ensure that the designed solution can tackle students' pain points in finding the study space and attractive enough to opt-in space providers to the platform.

Several points below will be addressed further to ensure that the designed solution can tackle students' pain points in finding the study space and attractive enough to opt-in space providers to the platform.

Several points below will be addressed further to ensure that the designed solution can tackle students' pain points in finding the study space and attractive enough to opt-in space providers to the platform.

Several points below will be addressed further to ensure that the designed solution can tackle students' pain points in finding the study space and attractive enough to opt-in space providers to the platform.

Idea testing with students to collect design direction 

refinement feedback

Idea testing with students to collect design direction 

refinement feedback

Idea testing with students to collect design direction 

refinement feedback

Idea testing with students to collect design direction 

refinement feedback

To come up with reasonable pricing for the premium feature that will allow students to sign up but is still profitable for the business

To come up with reasonable pricing for the premium feature that will allow students to sign up but is still profitable for the business

To come up with reasonable pricing for the premium feature that will allow students to sign up but is still profitable for the business

To come up with reasonable pricing for the premium feature that will allow students to sign up but is still profitable for the business

To come up with reasonable pricing for the premium feature that will allow students to sign up but is still profitable for the business

To come up with reasonable pricing for the premium feature that will allow students to sign up but is still profitable for the business

To come up with reasonable pricing for the premium feature that will allow students to sign up but is still profitable for the business

To come up with reasonable pricing for the premium feature that will allow students to sign up but is still profitable for the business

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