Pocket QB
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PocketQB is a comprehensive MCQ practice app tailored
specifically for medical students. By providing a vast
repository of past papers and MCQs, performance tracking,
intelligent recommendations, and social features, the app aims to
enhance students' preparation for their tests and exams.
The development of PocketQB stemmed from the recognition of the challenges faced by medical students in effectively preparing for their tests and exams. Medical education is known for its rigorous curriculum and the need for in-depth understanding of complex concepts. MCQs are a common assessment format used in medical exams to evaluate students' knowledge and application of medical principles.
The lack of easily accessible and comprehensive MCQ resources, coupled with limited opportunities to practice in simulated exam conditions, hindered students' ability to excel in their studies. We were passionate about addressing these pain points and empowering students to succeed. Through PocketQB, we aimed to provide a solution that would not only offer a vast repository of high-quality MCQs but also incorporate performance tracking, intelligent recommendations, explanatory solutions, and social features. Our goal was to create a tool that would revolutionize how medical students prepare for their exams, enabling them to practice effectively, understand concepts deeply, and achieve their academic goals.
Some common pain points that users might face include:
Young Adults, MBBS/MD Students
The user personas are based on various personalities
identified after talking to a few people.
These personas represent different user profiles and their respective goals, challenges, and expectations. Conducting user research and incorporating these personas into the design process will help ensure that the PocketQB app caters to the diverse needs of its users.
Limited Content Relevance: Medical students require highly relevant and up-to-date study materials to succeed in their exams. If the app's content lacks accuracy or fails to cover essential topics, students may struggle to find valuable resources for their exam preparation.
Inefficient Navigation: A complex or confusing app interface can make it difficult for students to navigate and find the relevant study materials they need. Poor navigation may lead to frustration and reduced motivation to use the app.
Inadequate Performance Tracking: Students need to monitor their progress to identify weak areas and track improvement over time. Without comprehensive performance tracking and analytics, users may struggle to evaluate their performance and make informed study decisions.
Limited Offline Access: Reliable access to study materials, even without an internet connection, is crucial for on-the-go studying. If the app lacks offline access to content, it may hinder students from studying in various settings.
Other apps were either too simple, had UX issues or didn’t have the right papers.
‘challenging to access a comprehensive collection of relevant MCQs’
"Medical students lack a comprehensive and convenient tool to effectively practice and revise for exams,
hindering their ability to achieve optimal performance and knowledge retention."
of people prefer to use some type of online software to search for question papers.
to understand how the students behavior has changed from keeping past papers printed and stored to keeping them saved in cloud storage.
Target Audience
Concluding User Research
Storyboarding and User Journey Map
Brainstorming
Feature Prioritization Matrix
Lo-Fi Wireframes
Design Evaluation - User Testing
High Fidelity Designs
Usability Test
What I Learned
Hannah
Chloe
Krish
Krish is a second-year medical student. Krish is looking for an app like PocketQB to supplement their studies and enhance their MCQ practice.
Hannah is a fourth-year medical student. She is on the go and relies heavily on mobile apps for their learning needs. Hannah is seeking a convenient and efficient MCQ practice app that fits into her busy schedule.
Chloe is a first-year medical student who is finding the transition to medical school challenging. Chloe is looking for an app to help them build a strong foundation and gain confidence in their knowledge.
Adrian is a third-year medical student who believes in the power of collaboration and peer learning. Adrian is seeking an app that not only provides MCQ practice but also facilitates interaction and collaboration with fellow medical students.
Adrian
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Krish is a second-year medical student. Krish is looking for an app like PocketQB to supplement their studies and enhance their MCQ practice.
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Chloe goes to her Medical College. Her Tests are coming up.
“I know my tests are coming up soon. I have maintained a good GPA till now and I hope I can keep it the same if not decrease it.”
She may feel a mix of anticipation, motivation, and a sense of responsibility to perform well in her tests.
The app can provide a personalized exam countdown feature that displays the remaining days until the tests, creating a sense of urgency and helping Chloe stay aware of the approaching deadlines.
The app can include a section where teachers or administrators can post exam dates and provide relevant information or study guidelines. This feature ensures that Chloe has easy access to important exam-related details.
The app can offer a vast repository of past test papers that students can access and download.
The app can provide a digital organizer where Chloe can upload and store her test papers.
The app can offer a comprehensive test paper collection with complete and well-organized content. It can also include features such as progress tracking, where Chloe can mark her completed tests, receive feedback on her performance, and identify the topics or questions she needs to revisit.
She may feel a sense of urgency to start studying and a desire to gather as much relevant information as possible.
She may feel a mixture of excitement, curiosity, and the need for collaboration as she seeks additional resources and interacts with others.
She may feel a sense of satisfaction and control as she sorts and arranges the test papers, anticipating the structure and content of her upcoming exams.
She may feel discouraged, anxious, and overwhelmed by the uncertainty surrounding her revision process, leading to a desire for a more efficient and reliable study method.
“Man so many tests. I should write down the pointers she has given and start revising ASAP”
“I need to gather the necessary study materials and focus on the topics mentioned by my teacher.”
“I know organization is important so I need to streamline my revision process and make it more efficient.”
“This is so frustrating. I can’t find some papers and some tests have missing pages!
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Chloe’s teacher puts up the dates for the tests. She also writes and gives some information about what could come in the tests.
Chloe goes back home and starts preparing for her tests, She pulls out old test papers and tries to find more tests. She contacts some of her friends and colleagues to know if they have any more old test papers.
Chloe starts to organize all the old test papers chronologically. She prints some papers and organizes them too.
She is frustrated that she can’t find all the old test papers. Some test papers that she has have missing pages. She may not organized them properly. While taking the old tests she can’t monitor her progress and doesn’t know which topics she missed out on.
Vast repository of high-quality MCQs covering a wide range of medical topics.
Performance tracking and analytics to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.
Convenience and accessibility for studying on the go, with offline access to study materials.
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Brainstorming ideas and features for the app involves generating a wide range of possibilities, considering user needs and pain points, and exploring innovative solutions to enhance exam revision for medical students.
In the feature prioritization matrix for this app, key criteria could include the relevance of features to exam preparation, user feedback and needs, technical feasibility, and potential impact on enhancing the study experience for medical students. By using this matrix, the development team can prioritize features that align with these criteria to deliver a high-value and user-centric app.
The wireframes used simple shapes, placeholders, and minimal styling to provide a clear and concise representation of the app's intended structure and functionality.
After conducting user testing with the lo-fi wireframes, several valuable insights were gained to inform the app's design and functionality.
After I had the sketches and and the information architecture in my hand, I started to create high-fidelity versions of my designs.
Did users like what I designed ?
Here are some key findings from usability testing conducted on the app:
Navigation: Users found the app's navigation intuitive and were able to easily find and access different features and sections.
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preferences
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annotations
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comparisons
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study plans
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notifications
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Detailed
explanations
Flashcards
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practice
exams
Social
features
Gamification
elements
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access
Bookmarks
and
annotations
Integration
with
resources
Reminders
and
notifications
Progress
synchroniza-
tion
Performance
comparisons
Users found the overall structure and layout of the wireframes to be intuitive and easy to navigate.
Some users suggested clearer labeling of icons and buttons to improve usability.
Certain user flows were identified as needing streamlining for a smoother user experience.
Users provided feedback on the placement of key elements, recommending adjustments for better visibility and accessibility.
Additional features were suggested by users to enhance the functionality and usefulness of the app.
The user testing results helped refine the wireframes and shape the subsequent stages of the app's design process.
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