ReX - AI Interview Coach
Radical AI has identified a need for an innovative AI-powered interview preparation tool specifically tailored for UX/UI designers. The project, named ReX, will guide users through a comprehensive interview preparation process, leveraging AI to provide personalized feedback and practice scenarios.
Radical AI is a pioneering technology and education company dedicated to transforming the landscape of career preparation. At the heart of RadicalX's mission is the belief in the power of cutting-edge technology to create immersive learning environments that not only teach but also adapt to the evolving demands of the global job market.
Design Scenario
Design educators looking for tools to assist their students
Goal
Find a job by leveraging an AI-powered platform to enhance skills and become a competitive candidate in the UX/UI design job market.
Low-fidelity wireframes
I led the user experience design of the Onboarding Page and Learning Module (interview practice) to create higher fidelity prototypes.
Testing & Refinement
Usability Test
Conducted A/B and discovery testings to evaluate the usability (including both functionality & visuals) of the product.
6 Usability Tests
Through online tool Useberry, includes single task, first click, 5-second task, etc.
Virtual meeting via Zoom
Test Report as final deliverable, identified issues by priority and redesign recommendations for final iterations
4 Updates after User Tests
Enhance the AI Feedback Page
Improve the hierarchy and readability of ReX’s feedback page in the learning module.
Main Update 1: AI Feedback Layout
Main Update 2: Answer-enter Logic
Record and Type Function
Increase the priority of the Record button; The typing box changes to only appear after clicking.
Final Result
Differentiate Learning Module & Mock Interview
Change the position of 2 buttons and demonstrate the difference between 2 features on the Home page.
Problem Statement
In the evolving UX/UI design field, beginners and experts alike face significant challenges in improving their interview skills. The lack of specialized platforms makes it hard to navigate interviews and showcase abilities confidently. Moreover, the shortage of resources offering specific feedback, relevant questions, and an interactive learning experience adds to the difficulties, making it tougher for UX/UI designers to adequately prepare for the job market.
Solution
Our solution revolutionizes UX/UI design interview preparation with an AI-powered platform tailored for both aspiring and experienced professionals. It offers a space to sharpen interview skills through personalized feedback, simulated industry scenarios, and an engaging learning environment. This approach aims to empower UX/UI designers to confidently tackle interview challenges and meet market demands.
Progress Tracking
Develop a system where users can track their improvement over time, identifying strengths and areas for growth.
Community Interaction
Allow users to connect with others, share experiences, and get peer reviews on their practice interviews.
Feedback #1
Include progress and score on the home page and combine “resources hub” and “progress tracker”
Feedback #2
Give specific feedback on each interview question in “Practice” mode
Feedback #3
Add video or image to show how to use this AI-Coach at beggining
Choose Your Interviewer Function
Let users choose the interviewer they want based on personality, gender, and job position.
Understanding & Analysis
Competitive Analysis
Question Bank
Ideation & Concept Development
Feature List
AI-Driven Mock Interviews
Utilize AI to simulate real interview scenarios, offering users a variety of common and uncommon questions to prepare for.
Target Audience
Aspiring UX/UI designers preparing for job interviews
Personalized Feedback
Incorporate AI analysis to provide users with feedback on their responses, body language, and presentation skills.
Experienced designers seeking to polish their interview skills
To validate our hypotheses, we conducted...
7 UXUI Designer Interviews
2 Entry level (0-3 yrs) 2 Intermediate level
1 Mid level (5-7 yrs) 2 Senior level (7+ yrs)
User Persona
User Journey Map
Design & Prototyping
Mid-to-high fidelity wireframes
Finalized UI Design Mockups
A refined product design, ready for the next stages of product development.
Final Thoughts
Collaborating with a startup's founder and design team brought unique challenges, including navigating time differences and communication hurdles beyond my control.
However, these constraints made me value our weekly design meetings even more. They taught us the importance of being succinct in our discussions with the product manager while retaining the flexibility to explore tangents when needed. The experience underscored how a vibrant team dynamic can foster creativity and engagement.
Next Step
Launch Preparation and Execution
The next step post-launch is to monitor user interactions and feedback closely to identify areas for improvement. This phase involves analyzing usage data to understand how designers are engaging with the app, collecting feedback for insights into user satisfaction and pain points, and iterating on the design to enhance usability and effectiveness. The team should focus on refining the user interface and experience based on real-world usage, ensuring that ReX continues to meet and exceed the evolving needs of UX/UI professionals.
The next step for ReX, following the final design prototype completion, is its official launch. This phase involves developing a strategic marketing plan, creating promotional materials, ensuring platform readiness, incorporating feedback from beta testing, forging partnerships within the design community, and organizing an impactful launch event. Activities will focus on showcasing ReX's unique benefits to UX/UI designers.
Timeline
2024 / 4 weeks
Role
UX Research, UI Design
My Role
As a UI/UX design intern in a 5 people team for the ReX, I led the prototype, wireframe, and UI design. I also followed the senior designer’s lead to do the user research, designed personas, and usability tests. I am responsible for delivering an intuitive user experience of the Onboarding Page and Learning Module with AI feedback, ensuring the design is both accessible and engaging.
Company
Radical AI
Team
Fall Product Design Team
Challenge
The primary challenge was to integrate complex AI feedback into a user-friendly interface. We aimed to make the AI insights accessible without overwhelming users, requiring a delicate balance between technical depth and simplicity. Through iterative testing and cross-team collaboration, we successfully created a versatile tool that meets the needs of users in various industries.