Papo

Reimagining equitable learning through AI and physical materials.

Scope

Product Design
UX Research
Design Strategy

Team

Solo

Methods

Generative Research
Contextual Inquiry
Wireframing
Prototyping

Tools

Figma
Illustrator
OpenAI
Replit
Zoom AI Companion

Context
Teachers in Nigeria face limited resources that perpetuate educational inequalities and contribute to the number of undereducated youths in the country. The goal was clear: bridge the education gap in the system.
The product
Papo is a tool that provides teachers with differentiated resources tailored to their classrooms' interests using generative AI and physical materials integration.
Papo Overview

Strategic Collaboration

I worked as the sole Product Designer for my thesis project and partnered with global schools to gain access to teachers and resources.

Strategic Collaboration

Design Process

This project delved into the problem space to uncover user needs and derive a meaningful outcome.

Research

Market Research Contextual Inquiry User Interview Affinity Map Stakeholder Map Competitive Analysis Journey Map

Design

Information Architecture User Flow Sketches Wireframe Prototype Brand Design Design System

Ideation

Dot Voting Contextualization Concept Development

Testing

Usability Think-Aloud Iteration 1 Iteration 2 Iteration 3

Approach

Generative AI Intercepts Physical Integration

My research led to an approach that integrates generative AI with real, accessible materials to create engagement and interest in the classroom — catering to diverse needs and knowledge gaps.

Papo Approach

Final Designs

Education Accessibility Meets Physical and Digital Experiences Through Personalized Systems


Tailored Materials

Support diverse learning needs through physical and contextual instructional materials.


Create Lesson Notes

Transform the time-consuming process of creating lesson notes into a fast and efficient experience.


State Resources Integration

Drive value by strategically integrating state-mandated resources for teachers.


Ethical AI

Develop trust through user control over AI-generated notes and editing capabilities.


Integral Tool

Supports learning assessment and creates access through sharing.


Key Decisions

Narrow Problem Area

Focused on fraction comprehension to create a feasible and actionable project scope.

Narrow Problem Area

Value for State and Private Individuals

I leveraged state-mandated resources to create value for both government and private individuals.

State and Private Value

Design Systems That Integrate Physical Materials

To facilitate intrinsically motivated learning, I integrated physical materials suggestions into lessons.

Physical Materials Integration

Accommodate Multiple Teaching Periods

Modified the initial interface to meet this requirement.

Multiple Teaching Periods

Ethical and Trust Considerations

To ensure trust, I implemented familiar language, multiple image downloads, and editing capabilities.

Ethical Considerations

Impact

Impact 1 Impact 2 Impact 3

Reflection

Driving Growth

Driving Growth

Focusing on user needs revealed opportunities to create value. I leveraged this by integrating state-mandated resources, generating value for both the government and private stakeholders.

Ethical AI

Ethical AI

Exploring ways to create trust and transparency led to features such as informal language, editing, and multiple image generation, giving users full control over their lessons.

Systems Design

Systems Design

Designing the system to incorporate physical interactions was important to ensure experiences were optimized and aligned with users' priorities.

Next Steps

Integrate reference materials for lesson generation, expand schools access, and include additional languages for accessibility.