🏆 Award-Winning UX Case Study
MAVI Playboard
Transforming Learning for Neurodivergent Children through AI & Inclusive Design.
Designed an AI-powered inclusive learning ecosystem that empowers neurodivergent children through sensory-friendly interactions, personalized learning experiences, and evidence-based UX research.
Senior UX/UI Designer
12 Weeks
EdTech • AI
UX Research
Product Storytelling
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The Challenge
Millions of neurodivergent children struggle with traditional learning environments that are designed for the average learner. Children with Autism and ADHD often experience sensory overload, communication barriers, and difficulty maintaining attention, making everyday learning frustrating for both students and educators.
Children
Difficulty maintaining focus, sensory overload, communication challenges, and inconsistent learning engagement.
Parents
Limited visibility into learning progress, emotional stress, and lack of personalized educational support.
Teachers
Need adaptable teaching methods, real-time insights, and inclusive tools for children with diverse learning needs.
The Real Question
Instead of asking how children can adapt to education, we asked how education could adapt to every child.
"When learning feels safe, curiosity naturally follows."
FIELD RESEARCH
Research Beyond the Screen
Before defining solutions, I stepped into the real world. I visited a neurodivergent school to observe children, meet educators, and understand the everyday realities that would shape every design decision.
Research Documentary
Why I Chose Field Research
Inclusive products cannot be designed from assumptions alone. I wanted to experience the children's world firsthand, not simply collect data, but understand emotions, behaviors, and everyday realities that statistics can never reveal.
👁 Observe
Immersed myself in the children's learning environment instead of relying only on secondary research.
🤝 Connect
Meaningful conversations with teachers, parents, and children revealed emotional and behavioral insights impossible to discover remotely.
💡 Transform
The visit fundamentally changed my design thinking. The goal shifted from solving usability problems to creating experiences that respect dignity, confidence, and inclusion.
Called the School
Visited the Campus
Observed Children
Met Teachers
Explored Student Artwork
Reflected on Inclusive Design
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They don't need our sympathy.
They need awareness.
They need a world that understands them.
This research transformed the entire direction of MAVI Playboard. Every UX decision, from interaction design to sensory-friendly experiences, was grounded in real human observations rather than assumptions.
HOW RESEARCH SHAPED THE PRODUCT
From Real Observations to Product Decisions
Every design decision in MAVI Playboard was rooted in real-world observations rather than assumptions. Field research uncovered patterns that directly influenced the product strategy, interaction design, and inclusive learning experience.
Research Observation
Product Direction
Children became overwhelmed by busy interfaces and too many visual elements.
Designed calm, distraction-free experiences with one task at a time.
Every child learned differently and progressed at a unique pace.
Introduced adaptive learning paths and personalized experiences.
Parents struggled to understand their child's daily learning progress.
Recommended a simple parent dashboard with meaningful progress tracking.
Teachers required flexible activities for children with different abilities.
Designed adaptable learning activities with adjustable difficulty levels.
Positive reinforcement significantly increased children's engagement.
Integrated reward-based interactions and encouraging feedback throughout the experience.
Children responded better to familiar routines and predictable interactions.
Maintained consistent navigation, interaction patterns, and sensory-friendly user flows.
Research became our design compass.
Instead of designing for neurodivergent children based on assumptions, every major product decision was grounded in real observations, conversations, and lived experiences collected during field research.
MY CONTRIBUTION
My Contribution to MAVI Playboard
MAVI Playboard was built through a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
My primary contribution focused on understanding users, conducting UX research, shaping the product narrative, and translating research insights into meaningful product direction.
Rather than claiming ownership of the complete product, this section highlights the areas where I personally contributed throughout the project.
UX Research
- Field Research
- School Visit
- Parent Interview
- User Observation
- Insight Discovery
Product Storytelling
- Product Narrative
- Story Structure
- Presentation Flow
- Concept Communication
- Vision Storytelling
Product Strategy
- Problem Framing
- User Insights
- Feature Direction
- Experience Strategy
- Inclusive Design Thinking
Design Collaboration
- Design Discussions
- Team Collaboration
- Feedback Sessions
- Visual Direction
- Cross-functional Support
Great products are never built alone.
MAVI Playboard was created through a collaborative effort involving researchers, UX designers, UI designers, developers, educators, and mentors.
This case study focuses specifically on the areas where I personally contributed while working closely with the team throughout the product journey.
TRANSPARENCY
My role focused primarily on UX Research, Product Storytelling, Product Strategy, and collaborative design direction.
Detailed UI design, prototyping, and implementation were completed collaboratively with the multidisciplinary product team.
PROJECT OUTCOME
From Research to Real Impact
MAVI Playboard evolved through empathy, field research, collaborative design, and continuous iteration.
While the project was built by a multidisciplinary team, the research-first approach helped shape meaningful product decisions focused on inclusive learning experiences.
Research Driven
Every major product decision was informed by real-world observation instead of assumptions.
Award Recognition
Recognized during the Design for Change Hackathon for its inclusive product vision and social impact.
Collaborative Design
Researchers, UX designers, UI designers, developers, educators, and mentors worked together throughout the project.
Personal Growth
This project fundamentally transformed my approach to UX Research, Product Storytelling, and designing with empathy.
What this project taught me
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"The best user experiences are not created by perfect interfaces. They are created by deeply understanding people."
Explore the Complete Collaborative Case Study
This website highlights my personal contribution to MAVI Playboard.
For the complete collaborative case study - including wireframes, UI design explorations, prototypes, presentations, and additional team deliverables, please visit the full Behance project.