Avalearn
A New Way to Learn in a Distracted World
At-A-Glance
At-A-Glance
In today’s fast-paced world, almost everyone needs to learn something new, whether it’s for career growth, personal development, or simply staying relevant. But most AI tools aren't designed with learning in mind, and many existing tech platforms fall short when it comes to helping people truly understand and retain knowledge. AvaLearn was created to change that. It leverages AI to deliver structured video lessons that make learning faster, easier, and more effective for anyone, no matter what they’re trying to master.
In today’s fast-paced world, almost everyone needs to learn something new, whether it’s for career growth, personal development, or simply staying relevant. But most AI tools aren't designed with learning in mind, and many existing tech platforms fall short when it comes to helping people truly understand and retain knowledge. AvaLearn was created to change that. It leverages AI to deliver structured video lessons that make learning faster, easier, and more effective for anyone, no matter what they’re trying to master.
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My Role
Product Designer – UX Research, UI Design, Prototyping
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Team
Solo Project
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Timeline
May 2025 – June 2025
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Tools
Figma, ChatGPT, LLM, Claude, Gemini, Google AI Studio, DeepSeek
The Problem
The Modern Learner's Dilemma
Modern learners face a double challenge: the pressure to learn faster than ever before, and the growing difficulty of staying focused in a world full of distractions.
While AI tools can deliver vast amounts of information instantly, they often lack the structure and personalization needed for true understanding. Instead of guiding users through clear, engaging learning paths, they can leave learners feeling overwhelmed, lost, and unsupported.
Modern learners face a double challenge: the pressure to learn faster than ever before, and the growing difficulty of staying focused in a world full of distractions.
While AI tools can deliver vast amounts of information instantly, they often lack the structure and personalization needed for true understanding. Instead of guiding users through clear, engaging learning paths, they can leave learners feeling overwhelmed, lost, and unsupported.
Solution
Adaptive, Structured Learning
To counter the frustration of today's learning tools, we proposed a platform built around speed, clarity, and personalization. AvaLearn would help users learn faster and more efficiently by offering a learning experience that adapts to them. Here is what we envisioned.
To counter the frustration of today's learning tools, we proposed a platform built around speed, clarity, and personalization. AvaLearn would help users learn faster and more efficiently by offering a learning experience that adapts to them. Here is what we envisioned.
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Smart Personalization
Users set their video length and choose their difficulty level, so content meets them at their level of understanding.
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Smart Personalization
Users set their video length and choose their difficulty level, so content meets them at their level of understanding.
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Smart Personalization
Users set their video length and choose their difficulty level, so content meets them at their level of understanding.
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Structured Flow
Courses are laid out clearly, so learners always know where they are and what comes next.
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Structured Flow
Courses are laid out clearly, so learners always know where they are and what comes next.
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Structured Flow
Courses are laid out clearly, so learners always know where they are and what comes next.
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Video-First Format
Learning happens through engaging, AI-generated video lessons, making information easier to absorb.
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Video-First Format
Learning happens through engaging, AI-generated video lessons, making information easier to absorb.
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Video-First Format
Learning happens through engaging, AI-generated video lessons, making information easier to absorb.
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Progress Tracking
A visual tracker helps users see how far they’ve come and stay motivated.
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Progress Tracking
A visual tracker helps users see how far they’ve come and stay motivated.
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Progress Tracking
A visual tracker helps users see how far they’ve come and stay motivated.
Research
The Problem
The Problem
The Problem
"What AI tools are commonly used by different learner groups, and what challenges do they encounter when using them for education?"
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Sometimes I just want a simple explanation, but the AI dumps so much information that I feel more confused than when I started.
University Student
Maya, 24
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Sometimes I just want a simple explanation, but the AI dumps so much information that I feel more confused than when I started.
University Student
Maya, 24
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Sometimes I just want a simple explanation, but the AI dumps so much information that I feel more confused than when I started.
University Student
Maya, 24
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Sometimes I just want a simple explanation, but the AI dumps so much information that I feel more confused than when I started.
University Student
Maya, 24
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I’d love to choose how in-depth the AI goes. Sometimes it’s too advanced, sometimes too basic.
Final-Year Student
Fatima, 21.
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I’d love to choose how in-depth the AI goes. Sometimes it’s too advanced, sometimes too basic.
Final-Year Student
Fatima, 21.
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I’d love to choose how in-depth the AI goes. Sometimes it’s too advanced, sometimes too basic.
Final-Year Student
Fatima, 21.
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I’d love to choose how in-depth the AI goes. Sometimes it’s too advanced, sometimes too basic.
Final-Year Student
Fatima, 21.
From the survey, it was clear that most people are turning to AI tools to support how they learn.
ChatGPT stood out as the go-to tool for learning almost everyone mentioned using it.
But for professionals like copywriters, tools like Claude are more common because they’re built to fit their workflow.
From the survey, it was clear that most people are turning to AI tools to support how they learn.
ChatGPT stood out as the go-to tool for learning almost everyone mentioned using it.
But for professionals like copywriters, tools like Claude are more common because they’re built to fit their workflow.
From the survey, it was clear that most people are turning to AI tools to support how they learn.
ChatGPT stood out as the go-to tool for learning almost everyone mentioned using it.
But for professionals like copywriters, tools like Claude are more common because they’re built to fit their workflow.
From the survey, it was clear that most people are turning to AI tools to support how they learn.
ChatGPT stood out as the go-to tool for learning almost everyone mentioned using it.
But for professionals like copywriters, tools like Claude are more common because they’re built to fit their workflow.
Many users reported recurring pain points, with information overload and lack of structure standing out as the biggest issues. Users shared that they often felt lost and overwhelmed. They typically use AI tools like ChatGPT as a general source of information, describing it in their words as “better than Google,” and saying they prefer to use it like an advanced search engine.
Many users reported recurring pain points, with information overload and lack of structure standing out as the biggest issues. Users shared that they often felt lost and overwhelmed. They typically use AI tools like ChatGPT as a general source of information, describing it in their words as “better than Google,” and saying they prefer to use it like an advanced search engine.
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The answers are helpful, but there's no structure. I don’t know where to go next or what to learn after this.
Career Switcher
Tolu, 29
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The answers are helpful, but there's no structure. I don’t know where to go next or what to learn after this.
Career Switcher
Tolu, 29
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The answers are helpful, but there's no structure. I don’t know where to go next or what to learn after this.
Career Switcher
Tolu, 29
HMW
How might we use AI to deliver structured, engaging, video-first learning experiences that adapt to the learner?
Design
An AI-Powered Learning Platform
Authentication Flow
Onboarding
Onboarding
Onboarding
Onboarding
New users begin with a simple sign-up experience that includes email verification. It is fast, intuitive, and designed to get learners started quickly and securely.
New users begin with a simple sign-up experience that includes email verification. It is fast, intuitive, and designed to get learners started quickly and securely.
Login Flow
Returning users can log in easily, with built-in password recovery if needed. The experience stays smooth and consistent, all on the same page.
Returning users can log in easily, with built-in password recovery if needed. The experience stays smooth and consistent, all on the same page.
Dashboard
The dashboard is minimal and organized. Users interact with the AI, set difficulty levels and tracks their progress all in one place.
The dashboard is minimal and organized. Users interact with the AI, set difficulty levels and tracks their progress all in one place.
Course Workspace
Brings together navigation, video lessons, and an AI chat box. Users filter videos and always see where they are in the course.
Brings together navigation, video lessons, and an AI chat box. Users filter videos and always see where they are in the course.
Immersive Full-Screen Learning
Videos can be expanded for a better view. Learners can access the course structure and switch lessons without leaving full screen.
Videos can be expanded for a better view. Learners can access the course structure and switch lessons without leaving full screen.