UpNexxt

DESIGN THINKING PRESENTATION

 STEPS OF DESIGN THINKING

Empathy
Understanding users' challenges and aspirations deeply to create
meaningful solutions.

Define
Clearly defining the problem statement and user needs to guide the design
process effectively.

Ideate
Generating creative ideas and solutions through brainstorming and
collaboration.

Prototype
Creating tangible prototypes to visualize and test design concepts
before implementation.

Testing
Iteratively testing and refining prototypes based on user feedback and
insights to ensure usability and effectiveness.
 About UpNexxt

UpNexxt aids college dropouts in reshaping careers

through technology and innovative methods. The
platform offers tailored upskilling programs and job
opportunities, promoting inclusivity, adaptability, and
advancement in the job market. The project examines
UpNexxt's impact on career growth and professional
development for college dropouts across various
industries.
 Vision & Mission
UpNexxt Vision
At UpNexxt, our vision is to redefine the
paradigm of digital interactions for both
individuals and businesses. Our goal is to
establish ourselves as the foremost platform
that enables individuals to unearth
opportunities, cultivate their skills, and realize
their utmost capabilities. Through this endeavor,
we aspire to foster a globally interconnected
and flourishing community.
UpNexxt Mission
UpNexxt's mission focuses on innovative
solutions that connect talent with opportunities
in an inclusive environment. They aim to support
diverse career paths, provide educational
resources, and connect individuals with
professionals. Additionally, they help businesses
find top talent and create innovative, growth-
oriented environments. Through technology and
collaborations, UpNexxt seeks to impact the
future of work and education significantly.
EMPATHY
The presentation examines the empathetic journey
maps of Shubham Singh and Nabhya Jha, showcasing
their diverse challenges. Shubham, an engineering
dropout, faces career uncertainties and societal
pressures, while Nabhya, a medical school dropout,
balances academic pursuits and personal goals.
Understanding their stories aids in tailoring solutions
for inclusivity, empowerment, and growth in
professional journeys.
 DEFINE
Problem Identification
Clearly defining the problem or challenge that
UpNexxt aims to address is the foundational step. This
involves understanding user pain points, market
trends, and business goals to pinpoint the core
problem.
User Research
Conducting comprehensive user research to
gather insights into user behaviors,
preferences, needs, and expectations related
to the services provided by UpNexxt. This
includes user interviews, surveys, and
observational studies.
Stakeholder Alignment
Ensuring alignment and collaboration among all
stakeholders involved in the UpNexxt project, including
business leaders, designers, developers, and end-users.
This alignment ensures that everyone shares a
common understanding of the problem and goals.
Market Analysis
Analyzing the competitive landscape and market
trends to understand the existing solutions, potential
opportunities, and challenges in the industry. This
helps in positioning UpNexxt effectively and
identifying unique value propositions
Defining Success Metrics
Establishing clear and measurable success metrics
or Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that align
with UpNexxt's objectives. These metrics could
include user engagement, conversion rates,
customer satisfaction scores, and business growth
indicators.
Problem Statement
Articulating a concise and focused problem statement
that summarizes the core challenge UpNexxt aims to
solve. This statement serves as a guiding principle
throughout the design process, ensuring that solutions
are aligned with the defined problem.
 Brainstorming - Ideation

Mind Mapping Reverse Thinking

Creating visual diagrams to explore

interconnected ideas and concepts Considering unconventional or opposite
relevant to the project. perspectives to challenge assumptions
and generate innovative solutions.

Role Playing Analogous Inspiration

Acting out scenarios or user interactions Drawing inspiration from unrelated
to gain deeper insights into potential industries or contexts to bring fresh
user experiences and pain points. perspectives and creative ideas to the
table
5 WHY’S ?

What issues or challenges are users facing

with the current product or service?

Why are these issues occuring in the first place?

what are the root causes?

Why havent these issues been addressed

or solved previously?

Why do users feel frustrated or dissatisfied

with the current user experiences?

Why is the current design or functionality not

meeting the users epectations or needs?

User Interface Design
This involves creating the visual and
interactive elements of the product, such as
layouts, navigation menus, buttons, and
forms. It focuses on ensuring an intuitive and
user-friendly interface that aligns with user
expectations.
PROTOTYPING
Functionality Testing Feedback Collection Iterative Refinement
During prototyping, it's crucial to Prototyping is an iterative process that
Prototype testing involves evaluating
gather feedback from stakeholders, involves making incremental
the functionality of the product to
users, or test participants. This improvements based on feedback and
ensure that it performs as intended.
feedback helps identify usability testing results. It may involve refining
This includes checking interactions,
issues, areas for improvement, and design elements, adding new features, or
data input/output, navigation flows,
validation of design decisions. adjusting functionality to enhance the
and overall system behavior. overall user experience.
TESTING
Usability Testing
Conducting usability tests to evaluate how easily users can navigate UpNexxt,
complete tasks, and accomplish their goals. This involves observing users'
interactions with the platform and gathering feedback on the user experience.

Functional Testing
Ensuring that all features and functionalities of UpNexxt work as intended
without any bugs or errors. This involves testing each component, such as
forms, buttons, links, and interactive elements, to verify their functionality.

Performance Testing
Assessing the performance of UpNexxt under various conditions, such as
high traffic, multiple user sessions, and different devices. This includes
testing load times, response times, and overall system performance to
ensure optimal user experience.

User Interviews with Questionnaires

Conducting structured user interviews with four dropouts to gather qualitative
feedback and insights. The questionnaires should focus on understanding their
experiences, pain points, preferences, and suggestions for improving UpNexxt.

Feedback Analysis
Analyzing the feedback received from usability tests, functional tests,
performance tests, and user interviews to identify common issues, trends,
and opportunities for enhancement. This analysis informs iterative
improvements and refinements to UpNexxt.
 The Team

Anurag Shetye Harsh Shukla Ashutosh Singh Aditya Singh

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