Linguals App

UX/UI Designer, Researcher (full-cycle: research → design → test → launch)

3 months

Learning a language is a fulfilling journey, but maintaining consistency can be tough. Many adults struggle with time, motivation, and confidence when learning new languages.

Linguals is a concept app designed to help busy people learn languages in a way that feels less stressful, more motivating, and seamlessly integrated into their daily routines.

Adults learning a new language face unique hurdles:

Limited time and competing priorities

Perfectionism blocking progress

Difficulty with grammar, syntax, and pronunciation

Lack of real-life immersion opportunities

My goal: design an app that makes language learning less overwhelming while boosting consistency, motivation, and joy.

User survey + interviews (pain points, habits, motivations)

Affinity mapping, empathy maps, personas

Key insight: motivation drops when users focus on fluency as the only goal; small wins keep learners engaged.

Problem statement + How Might We questions:

Brainstorming, user stories, site mapping, user flows, sketching.

Wireframes (low → mid fidelity) in Figma

Brand platform, moodboard, style guide

High-fidelity screens focusing on clarity and usability

Interactive prototype tested with users

Usability testing (objectives, tasks, feedback collection)

Findings: need for more guided practice, simplified navigation

Iterated on navigation flow

Improved microcopy for motivation & feedback

Added features for daily reminders and flexible practice

Final prototype showcasing a smoother, more encouraging learning journey

Figma · Miro · Otter · Adobe Creative Cloud

While this is a concept project, the design process revealed clear opportunities for language-learning apps to:

Reduce learner stress by focusing on progress over perfection

Boost motivation through bite-sized, rewarding milestones

Support consistency with adaptive reminders and guided practice

Designing Linguals confirmed my belief that UX in education should emphasize motivation as much as functionality.This project reflects how I approach problems holistically: research-driven, user-centered, and refined through iteration.