Hypothesis Statement
We believe that by creating a language-learning app for Sophie—one that has multiple methods of learning, shared experiences, celebrated milestones, with flexible user input and a customized pace—we will empower her to stay focused and motivated, and to engage in meaningful Hawaiian conversations during her trip.
Unfortunately, both of the Hawaiian Language apps were poorly designed, and some user reviews cited inaccuracies. This supports the research I discovered about the suppression of the Hawaiian Language, and validates the need for a more robust app to preserve its cultural significance. Duolingo was the next closest competitor and the experience is positive, educational, encouraging, and features gamification. Reword and Words Booster were comparative products. Words Booster’s flashcard approach to learning vocabulary, along with its learning methodology and practice sessions were especially nice.
Competitive Analysis Findings
Mid-fidelity Wireframes
Aloha Vocabulary App
Design a native app that empowers people to learn the Hawaiian Language. Use a flashcard learning approach for the design of the app.
My RoLE
Designed For
Project type
Duration
UX Designer
1 month
Native App
UX Immersive
Primary Tools
Figma, Marvel
Objective
analyze
I collected and sorted the data from my research to gain valuable insights that helped me make informed, user-centric design decisions.
Hawaiian Words Dictionary
Hawaiian Words and Phrases
Words Booster
Reword
Duolingo
User Interview Findings
I extracted key insights from the conversations I had with user interview participants and categorized these insights into an affinity map, by participant. Then I summarized my insights into “doing, feeling, and thinking,” which helped empathize with users and better understand their needs.
Excerpts from the Affinity Map
Participant #1
It helps to read vocabulary and repeat it out loud. Singing songs works, too, and any kind of repetition.
Participant #2
I write down the word and say the word, or use it in a sentence. It helps to have challenges of what I just learned, too.
Participant #3
Reading articles helps me the most when I learn new vocabulary. Apps also help because they’re most accessible.
User interview Insights
synthesize
To generate empathy, I created a persona to define the primary user’s motivations, goals, and challenges. I also formulated problem and hypothesis statements.
Sophie’s Devices
Age
Nationality
Location
Languages
Family
Job
Hobbies
32 years old
American
Savannah, GA
English
Married
Historic Preservation Specialist
Travel blogging with her husband
Meet Sophie
Sophie's Motivations
As a preservationist, I’m passionate about protecting and sustaining the historical significance of cities and cultures. When I travel, I enjoy diving into the local culture and having an authentic, immersive experience. For my upcoming trip to Hawaii, I would like to contribute to the revitalization of the Hawaiian language, by learning Hawaiian and speaking it throughout my trip.
—Sophie
Learn basic Hawaiian
terms and phrases with
her husband
Collaborate
Find a study tool that helps her learn Hawaiian quickly, add words and thoughts, and keeps her motivated
Flexibility
Have simple conversations, order food and ask
for directions like a
native Hawaiian
Conversation
Contribute to society in a meaningful way by revitalizing the
Hawaiian Language
Preservation
strategy
To boost user engagement and encourage a fun, competitive spirit, I created a gamification feature that rewards users for participating and learning Hawaiian.
ideate
During a brainstorming (ideation) session, I sketched rapid iterations and rough concepts for the app based on my research data and gamification strategy.
Motivation and Pace
Since my trip to Hawaii is nearly one year away, staying motivated to learn Hawaiian will be challenging. I need an app that engages my interest over a long period of time and something that allows me to pace myself.
—Sophie
Study Methods
Some apps only focus on one way of learning, which makes language more difficult for me to retain. I learn best by using a variety of study methods. Writing, listening, matching, and repetition work best for me.
—Sophie
Gamification
After completing six lessons
(a whole level), receive a lei. Each lei unlocks a new character for the user’s profile photo.
Lei Levels
Coconuts are earned by completing lessons. Crack them open when a little extra guidance is needed on a word or sentence, and receive a clue.
Coconut Clues
Use a pineapple to skip a question during a quiz or daily challenge. Earn a pineapple when all quiz questions are answered correctly.
Pineapple Pass
architect
After the ideation session, I narrowed my concepts into a possible design solution and developed the site plan and used user stories to check user flows.
Site Map
Task Analysis and User Flow
To ensure users could complete tasks, several user stories, task analyses and user flows were defined and outlined (one example is below).
To ensure users could complete tasks, several user stories, task analyses and user flows were defined and outlined (one example is below).
design
I brought the site map to life, starting with hand-drawn, low-fidelity wireframes and then progressing to mid-fidelity wireframes and prototypes using Figma.
I brought the site map to life, starting with hand-drawn,
low-fidelity wireframes and then progressing to mid-fidelity wireframes and prototypes using Figma.
Low-fidelity Wireframes
usability test
I tested my hand-drawn designs first, so I could quickly identify pain points before moving the design to the computer. The test results and improvements are below.
Usability Test Plan
SCOPE: Test the user flow and overall understanding of the Aloha app.
SCHEDULE: I met with test participants over Zoom, after the wireframes and prototype were created.
SESSIONS: Sessions lasted 15 minutes each and four participants were tested (individually).
EQUIPMENT: I tested with Marvel, using an Apple SE iPhone. No recording took place.
METRICS: I used Jacob-Neilson’s severity ratings for heuristic evaluation.
TEST PARTICIPANTS: I conducted the test with the same individuals from the user interviews, plus one additional individual.
TEST PARTICIPANTS: I conducted the test with the same individuals from the user interviews, plus one additional individual.
TEST QUESTIONS: I created a usability test script, along with a set of scenario tasks for participants to complete.
Usability Test Tasks
Create a profile
1
Identify the menu and
icons on the Home screen
Identify the menu and icons on the Home screen
2
Begin and complete one
vocabulary lesson
3
Complete a "daily warm
up" to earn 2 coconuts
Complete a "daily warm up" to earn 2 coconuts
4
Find a different lesson
to learn
Find a different lesson to learn
5
Add a new word
6
Usability Test Report for Prototype #1
Usability Test Report for Prototype #1
Identify the navigation menu and the icons on the Home screen.
Task #2
The library icon on the home screen wasn’t clear to participants.
Problem
Draw the icon on the computer
Make it look more like a book
Add text under all the tab bar icons
Add coach marks during onboarding
Recommendation
Severity Rating: 3
Complete a “daily warm up” exercise to earn two coconuts.
Task #4
The purpose of the sun icon (the daily warm up) wasn’t clear to participants.
Problem
Make the “daily warm up” a separate, clear section on Home screen
Add coach marks during onboarding to highlight this feature
Recommendation
Severity Rating: 3
Consider using pineapples instead of coconuts in the design.
Suggestion from participant
Pineapples weren’t in the design, but they play a role in Hawaiian culture.
Problem
Keep the coconuts, but add pineapples as another game feature
Game feature: Pineapple Pass (allows users to skip questions)
Recommendation
Severity Rating: 3
Improvements
Low-fidelity Prototype
Tested early in the design process (in Marvel) to resolve initial pain points
MID-fidelity Prototype
Revised prototype, which incorporates feedback from usability test #1
user interface
The color scheme of the app is fun, vibrant, and colorful, representing the lush, diverse beauty of the Hawaiian Islands. These are my initial design concepts.
retrospective
The was my first UX project. The biggest lesson I learned was during the prototype phase. A couple of the icons that I drew weren’t clear to test participants, and that impacted the test results. At that phase of the design, icons should not have been included. Simple text navigation along the tab bar (which should’ve been there all along), with placeholder boxes for icons would’ve been sufficient for initial testing. Regarding next steps for this product, I would test the mid-fidelity prototype again, make further improvements, then work on the user interface and interactive elements to complete the design.
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Initial Color Palette
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Environmental Mockup
Color values and usage would need further review to ensure ADA compliance.
research
I defined my research goals and methods, and performed user research to empathize with users and better understand behaviors, needs, motivations, and pain points.
Sophie's Goals
Sophie's Challenges
Sophie needs a way to easily learn, retain, add, share, and practice basic words and phrases of the Hawaiian Language because she wants to contribute to the revitalization of the Hawaiian Language. We will know this to be true when we see that Sophie can successfully engage in simple Hawaiian conversations.
Sophie needs a way to easily learn, retain, add, share, and practice basic words and phrases of the Hawaiian Language because she wants to contribute to the revitalization of the Hawaiian Language. We will know this to be true when we see that Sophie can successfully engage in simple Hawaiian conversations.
Sophie needs a way to easily learn, retain, add, share, and practice basic words and phrases of the Hawaiian Language because she wants to contribute to the revitalization of the Hawaiian Language. We will know this to be true when we see that Sophie can successfully engage in simple Hawaiian conversations.
Problem Statement
Problem Statement
Mockup photography is from Unsplash.com.
Typography
When was the last time you learned new vocabulary, or studied something new? Did you succeed? Why or why not?
?
In what circumstances have you used a mobile app for learning? Describe your experience. Is there anything that could have improved your learning experience?
?
Tell me about a time you’ve gotten frustrated while you were learning something new. Why was it frustrating? Is there anything that could have made it easier for you?
?
What study methods work best for you, especially when you’re learning new vocabulary? Why?
?
When you’re learning and memorizing new vocabulary, or studying something new, what keeps you motivated? Why?
?
Understand different learning styles and preferences when it comes to learning new vocabulary
Learning Styles
Understand user preferences regarding rewards and challenges to enhance engagement
Engagement
Understand factors that contribute to users retaining a new language and staying motivated
Language Retention
Determine the features users find most helpful in a vocabulary app when learning a new language
Desired Features
Research Goals
Competitive Analysis
Comparative Analysis
User Interviews
Research Methods
The Hawaiian Language is currently endangered due to historical language suppression and urbanization patterns that led to English becoming the dominant language. Revitalizing the Hawaiian Language and fostering its sustainable use is important for cultural preservation.
Why Learn Hawaiian?
User Interview Research
Open-ended questions
Qualitative insights
Three participants
Conducted in person
and by phone
Sample Interview Questions
Read and write vocabulary
Say and sing it out loud
Use it in a sentence
Complete vocab challenges
Doing
Acknowledge a good job
Help feature
Include context with words
Use vocab for higher goals
Feeling
Clear instructions
Clear navigation and icons
Include repetition
Maintain motivation
Thinking
walkthrough
Experience a walkthrough of the Aloha prototype! This mid-fidelity prototype walks through tasks that fulfill the needs and goals of our persona, Sophie.
Tell me about a time you’ve gotten frustrated while you were learning something new. Why was it frustrating? Is there anything that could have made it easier for you?
?
What study methods work best for you, especially when you’re learning new vocabulary? Why?
?
When you’re learning and memorizing new vocabulary, or studying something new, what keeps you motivated? Why?
?
When was the last time you learned new vocabulary, or studied something new? Did you succeed? Why or why not?
?
In what circumstances have you used a mobile app for learning? Describe your experience. Is there anything that could have improved your learning experience?
?
Hawaiian Words Dictionary
Hawaiian Words and Phrases
Words Booster
Reword
Duolingo
Read and write vocabulary
Say and sing it out loud
Use it in a sentence
Complete vocab challenges
Doing
Acknowledge a good job
Help feature
Include context with words
Use vocab for higher goals
Feeling
Clear instructions
Clear navigation and icons
Include repetition
Maintain motivation
Thinking
Identify the navigation menu and the icons on the Home screen.
Task #2
The library icon on the home screen wasn’t clear to participants.
Problem
Draw the icon on the computer
Make it look more like a book
Add text under all the tab bar icons
Add coach marks during onboarding
Recommendation
Severity Rating: 3
Complete a “daily warm up” exercise to earn two coconuts.
Task #4
The purpose of the sun icon (the daily warm up) wasn’t clear to participants.
Problem
Make the “daily warm up” a separate, clear section on Home screen
Add coach marks during onboarding to highlight this feature
Recommendation
Severity Rating: 3
Consider using pineapples instead of coconuts in the design.
Suggestion from participant
Pineapples weren’t in the design, but they play a role in Hawaiian culture.
Problem
Keep the coconuts, but add pineapples as another game feature
Game feature: Pineapple Pass (allows users to skip questions)
Recommendation
Severity Rating: 3
© Mary Rose Design 2025
© Mary Rose Design 2025
© Mary Rose Design 2025
© Mary Rose Design 2025
Tell me about a time you’ve gotten frustrated while you were learning something new. Why was it frustrating? Is there anything that could have made it easier for you?
?
What study methods work best for you, especially when you’re learning new vocabulary? Why?
?
When you’re learning and memorizing new vocabulary, or studying something new, what keeps you motivated? Why?
?
When was the last time you learned new vocabulary, or studied something new? Did you succeed? Why or why not?
?
In what circumstances have you used a mobile app for learning? Describe your experience. Is there anything that could have improved your learning experience?
?
Reword
Duolingo
Words Booster
Hawaiian Words and Phrases
Hawaiian Words Dictionary
Read and write vocabulary
Say and sing it out loud
Use it in a sentence
Complete vocab challenges
Doing
Acknowledge a good job
Help feature
Include context with words
Use vocab for higher goals
Feeling
Clear instructions
Clear navigation and icons
Include repetition
Maintain motivation
Thinking
Meet Sophie
Sophie’s Devices
Age
Nationality
Location
Languages
Family
Job
Hobbies
32 years old
American
Savannah, GA
English
Married
Historic Preservation Specialist
Travel blogging with her husband
#00BEBE
#02A7A7
#DCF8F8
#FDCA00
#FFF4CC
#FF547B
#402C2C
#3DC836
#309D2B
#32AE2B
Identify the navigation menu and the icons on the Home screen.
Task #2
The library icon on the home screen wasn’t clear to participants.
Problem
Draw the icon on the computer
Make it look more like a book
Add text under all the tab bar icons
Add coach marks during onboarding
Recommendation
Severity Rating: 3
Complete a “daily warm up” exercise to earn two coconuts.
Task #4
The purpose of the sun icon (the daily warm up) wasn’t clear to participants.
Problem
Make the “daily warm up” a separate, clear section on Home screen
Add coach marks during onboarding to highlight this feature
Recommendation
Severity Rating: 3
Consider using pineapples instead of coconuts in the design.
Suggestion from participant
Pineapples weren’t in the design, but they play a role in Hawaiian culture.
Problem
Keep the coconuts, but add pineapples as another game feature
Game feature: Pineapple Pass (allows users to skip questions)
Recommendation
Severity Rating: 3
SCOPE: Test the user flow and overall understanding of the Aloha app.
SCHEDULE: I met with test participants over Zoom, after the wireframes and prototype were created.
SESSIONS: Sessions lasted 15 minutes each and four participants were tested (individually).
EQUIPMENT: I tested with Marvel, using an Apple SE iPhone. No recording took place.
METRICS: I used Jacob-Neilson’s severity ratings for heuristic evaluation.
TEST PARTICIPANTS:
I conducted the test with the same individuals from the user interviews, plus one additional individual.
TEST QUESTIONS:
I created a usability test script, along with a set of scenario tasks for participants to complete.
Aloha Vocabulary
App
My RoLE
Designed For
Project type
Duration
UX Designer
1 month
Native App
UX Immersive
Primary Tools
Figma, Marvel
research
I defined my research goals and methods, and performed user research to empathize with users and better understand behaviors, needs, motivations, and pain points.
analyze
I collected and sorted the data from my research to gain valuable insights that helped me make informed, user-centric design decisions.
Hawaiian Words Dictionary
Hawaiian Words and Phrases
Words Booster
Reword
Duolingo
synthesize
To generate empathy, I created a persona to define the primary user’s motivations, goals, and challenges. I also formulated problem and hypothesis statements.
Devices
Age
Nationality
Location
Languages
Family
Job
Hobbies
32 years old
American
Savannah, GA
English
Married
Historic Preservation Specialist
Travel blogging with her husband
strategy
To boost user engagement and encourage a fun, competitive spirit, I created a gamification feature that rewards users for participating and learning Hawaiian.
ideate
During a brainstorming (ideation) session, I sketched rapid iterations and rough concepts for the app based on my research data and gamification strategy.
architect
After the ideation session, I narrowed my concepts into a possible design solution and developed the site plan and used user stories to check user flows.
design
I brought the site map to life, starting with hand-drawn,
low-fidelity wireframes and then progressing to mid-fidelity wireframes and prototypes using Figma.
usability test
I tested my hand-drawn designs first, so I could quickly identify pain points before moving the design to the computer. The test results and improvements are below.
SCOPE: Test the user flow and overall understanding of the Aloha app.
SCHEDULE: I met with test participants over Zoom, after the wireframes and prototype were created.
SESSIONS: Sessions lasted 15 minutes each and four participants were tested (individually).
EQUIPMENT: I tested with Marvel, using an Apple SE iPhone. No recording took place.
METRICS: I used Jacob-Neilson’s severity ratings for heuristic evaluation.
TEST PARTICIPANTS: I conducted the test with the same individuals from the user interviews, plus one additional individual.
TEST QUESTIONS: I created a usability test script, along with a set of scenario tasks for participants to complete.
Create a profile
1
Identify the menu and icons on the Home screen
2
Begin and complete one
vocabulary lesson
3
Complete a "daily warm up" to earn 2 coconuts
4
Find a different lesson to learn
5
Add a new word
6
Low-fidelity Prototype
Tested early in the design process (in Marvel) to resolve initial pain points
MID-fidelity Prototype
Revised prototype, which incorporates feedback from usability test #1
Low-fidelity Prototype
Tested early in the design process (in Marvel) to resolve initial pain points
MID-fidelity Prototype
Revised prototype, which incorporates feedback from usability test #1
Low-fidelity Prototype
Tested early in the design process (in Marvel) to resolve initial pain points
MID-fidelity Prototype
Revised prototype, which incorporates feedback from usability test #1
Low-fidelity Prototype
Tested early in the design process (in Marvel) to resolve initial pain points
MID-fidelity Prototype
Revised prototype, which incorporates feedback from usability test #1
Severity Rating: 3
Identify the navigation menu and the icons on the Home screen.
Task #2
The library icon on the home screen wasn’t clear to participants.
Problem
Draw the icon on the computer
Make it look more like a book
Add text under all the tab bar icons
Add coach marks during onboarding
Recommendation
Severity Rating: 3
Complete a “daily warm up” exercise to earn two coconuts.
Task #4
The purpose of the sun icon (the daily warm up) wasn’t clear to participants.
Problem
Make the “daily warm up” a separate, clear section on Home screen
Add coach marks during onboarding to highlight this feature
Recommendation
Severity Rating: 3
Consider using pineapples instead of coconuts in the design.
Suggestion from participant
Pineapples weren’t in the design, but they play a role in Hawaiian culture.
Problem
Keep the coconuts, but add pineapples as another game feature
Game feature: Pineapple Pass (allows users to skip questions)
Recommendation
Severity Rating: 3
Identify the navigation menu and the icons on the Home screen.
Task #2
The library icon on the home screen wasn’t clear to participants.
Problem
Draw the icon on the computer
Make it look more like a book
Add text under all the tab bar icons
Add coach marks during onboarding
Recommendation
Severity Rating: 3
Complete a “daily warm up” exercise to earn two coconuts.
Task #4
The purpose of the sun icon (the daily warm up) wasn’t clear to participants.
Problem
Make the “daily warm up” a separate, clear section on Home screen
Add coach marks during onboarding to highlight this feature
Recommendation
Severity Rating: 3
Consider using pineapples instead of coconuts in the design.
Suggestion from participant
Pineapples weren’t in the design, but they play a role in Hawaiian culture.
Problem
Keep the coconuts, but add pineapples as another game feature
Game feature: Pineapple Pass (allows users to skip questions)
Recommendation
Severity Rating: 3
Identify the navigation menu and the icons on the Home screen.
Task #2
The library icon on the home screen wasn’t clear to participants.
Problem
Draw the icon on the computer
Make it look more like a book
Add text under all the tab bar icons
Add coach marks during onboarding
Recommendation
Severity Rating: 3
Complete a “daily warm up” exercise to earn two coconuts.
Task #4
The purpose of the sun icon (the daily warm up) wasn’t clear to participants.
Problem
Make the “daily warm up” a separate, clear section on Home screen
Add coach marks during onboarding to highlight this feature
Recommendation
Severity Rating: 3
Consider using pineapples instead of coconuts in the design.
Suggestion from participant
Pineapples weren’t in the design, but they play a role in Hawaiian culture.
Problem
Keep the coconuts, but add pineapples as another game feature
Game feature: Pineapple Pass (allows users to skip questions)
Recommendation
Severity Rating: 3
Identify the navigation menu and the icons on the Home screen.
Task #2
The library icon on the home screen wasn’t clear to participants.
Problem
Draw the icon on the computer
Make it look more like a book
Add text under all the tab bar icons
Add coach marks during onboarding
Recommendation
Severity Rating: 3
Complete a “daily warm up” exercise to earn two coconuts.
Task #4
The purpose of the sun icon (the daily warm up) wasn’t clear to participants.
Problem
Make the “daily warm up” a separate, clear section on Home screen
Add coach marks during onboarding to highlight this feature
Recommendation
Severity Rating: 3
Consider using pineapples instead of coconuts in the design.
Suggestion from participant
Pineapples weren’t in the design, but they play a role in Hawaiian culture.
Problem
Keep the coconuts, but add pineapples as another game feature
Game feature: Pineapple Pass (allows users to skip questions)
Recommendation
user interface
The color scheme of the app is fun, vibrant, and colorful, representing the lush, diverse beauty of the Hawaiian Islands. These are my initial design concepts.
#00BEBE
#02A7A7
#DCF8F8
#FF547B
#402C2C
#FDCA00
#FFF4CC
#3DC836
#309D2B
#32AE2B
walkthrough
Experience a walkthrough of the Aloha prototype! This mid-fidelity prototype walks through tasks that fulfill the needs and goals of our persona, Sophie.
Competitive Analysis
Comparative Analysis
User Interviews
Competitive Analysis
Comparative Analysis
User Interviews
Competitive Analysis
Comparative Analysis
User Interviews
Competitive Analysis
Comparative Analysis
User Interviews
Tell me about a time you’ve gotten frustrated while you were learning something new. Why was it frustrating? Is there anything that could have made it easier for you?
?
What study methods work best for you, especially when you’re learning new vocabulary? Why?
?
When you’re learning and memorizing new vocabulary, or studying something new, what keeps you motivated? Why?
?
When was the last time you learned new vocabulary, or studied something new? Did you succeed? Why or why not?
?
In what circumstances have you used a mobile app for learning? Describe your experience. Is there anything that could have improved your learning experience?
?
Tell me about a time you’ve gotten frustrated while you were learning something new. Why was it frustrating? Is there anything that could have made it easier for you?
?
What study methods work best for you, especially when you’re learning new vocabulary? Why?
?
When you’re learning and memorizing new vocabulary, or studying something new, what keeps you motivated? Why?
?
When was the last time you learned new vocabulary, or studied something new? Did you succeed? Why or why not?
?
In what circumstances have you used a mobile app for learning? Describe your experience. Is there anything that could have improved your learning experience?
?
Tell me about a time you’ve gotten frustrated while you were learning something new. Why was it frustrating? Is there anything that could have made it easier for you?
?
What study methods work best for you, especially when you’re learning new vocabulary? Why?
?
When you’re learning and memorizing new vocabulary, or studying something new, what keeps you motivated? Why?
?
When was the last time you learned new vocabulary, or studied something new? Did you succeed? Why or why not?
?
In what circumstances have you used a mobile app for learning? Describe your experience. Is there anything that could have improved your learning experience?
?
Tell me about a time you’ve gotten frustrated while you were learning something new. Why was it frustrating? Is there anything that could have made it easier for you?
?
What study methods work best for you, especially when you’re learning new vocabulary? Why?
?
When you’re learning and memorizing new vocabulary, or studying something new, what keeps you motivated? Why?
?
When was the last time you learned new vocabulary, or studied something new? Did you succeed? Why or why not?
?
In what circumstances have you used a mobile app for learning? Describe your experience. Is there anything that could have improved your learning experience?
?
Participant #1
It helps to read vocabulary and repeat it out loud. Singing songs works, too, and any kind of repetition.
Participant #2
I write down the word and say the word, or use it in a sentence. It helps to have challenges of what I just learned, too.
Participant #3
Reading articles helps me the most when I learn new vocabulary. Apps also help because they’re most accessible.
Participant #1
It helps to read vocabulary and repeat it out loud. Singing songs works, too, and any kind of repetition.
Participant #2
I write down the word and say the word, or use it in a sentence. It helps to have challenges of what I just learned, too.
Participant #3
Reading articles helps me the most when I learn new vocabulary. Apps also help because they’re most accessible.
Participant #1
It helps to read vocabulary and repeat it out loud. Singing songs works, too, and any kind of repetition.
Participant #2
I write down the word and say the word, or use it in a sentence. It helps to have challenges of what I just learned, too.
Participant #3
Reading articles helps me the most when I learn new vocabulary. Apps also help because they’re most accessible.
Participant #1
It helps to read vocabulary and repeat it out loud. Singing songs works, too, and any kind of repetition.
Participant #2
I write down the word and say the word, or use it in a sentence. It helps to have challenges of what I just learned, too.
Participant #3
Reading articles helps me the most when I learn new vocabulary. Apps also help because they’re most accessible.
Read and write vocabulary
Say and sing it out loud
Use it in a sentence
Complete vocab challenges
Doing
Acknowledge a good job
Help feature
Include context with words
Use vocab for higher goals
Feeling
Clear instructions
Clear navigation and icons
Include repetition
Maintain motivation
Thinking
Read and write vocabulary
Say and sing it out loud
Use it in a sentence
Complete vocab challenges
Doing
Acknowledge a good job
Help feature
Include context with words
Use vocab for higher goals
Feeling
Clear instructions
Clear navigation and icons
Include repetition
Maintain motivation
Thinking
Read and write vocabulary
Say and sing it out loud
Use it in a sentence
Complete vocab challenges
Doing
Acknowledge a good job
Help feature
Include context with words
Use vocab for higher goals
Feeling
Clear instructions
Clear navigation and icons
Include repetition
Maintain motivation
Thinking
Read and write vocabulary
Say and sing it out loud
Use it in a sentence
Complete vocab challenges
Doing
Acknowledge a good job
Help feature
Include context with words
Use vocab for higher goals
Feeling
Clear instructions
Clear navigation and icons
Include repetition
Maintain motivation
Thinking
Open-ended questions
Qualitative insights
Three participants
Conducted in person & phone
Motivation and Pace
Since my trip to Hawaii is nearly one year away, staying motivated to learn Hawaiian will be challenging. I need an app that engages my interest over a long period of time and something that allows me to pace myself.
—Sophie
Study Methods
Some apps only focus on one way of learning, which makes language more difficult for me to retain. I learn best by using a variety of study methods. Writing, listening, matching, and repetition work best for me.
—Sophie
Motivation and Pace
Since my trip to Hawaii is nearly one year away, staying motivated to learn Hawaiian will be challenging. I need an app that engages my interest over a long period of time and something that allows me to pace myself.
—Sophie
Study Methods
Some apps only focus on one way of learning, which makes language more difficult for me to retain. I learn best by using a variety of study methods. Writing, listening, matching, and repetition work best for me.
—Sophie
Motivation and Pace
Since my trip to Hawaii is nearly one year away, staying motivated to learn Hawaiian will be challenging. I need an app that engages my interest over a long period of time and something that allows me to pace myself.
—Sophie
Study Methods
Some apps only focus on one way of learning, which makes language more difficult for me to retain. I learn best by using a variety of study methods. Writing, listening, matching, and repetition work best for me.
—Sophie
Motivation and Pace
Since my trip to Hawaii is nearly one year away, staying motivated to learn Hawaiian will be challenging. I need an app that engages my interest over a long period of time and something that allows me to pace myself.
—Sophie
Study Methods
Some apps only focus on one way of learning, which makes language more difficult for me to retain. I learn best by using a variety of study methods. Writing, listening, matching, and repetition work best for me.
—Sophie