Koddy
Industry
Role
Year
2024
Credits
Team AA
TL;DR.
Virtual chat scheduling mobile platform
connecting Students in Korea with study abroad aspirants.
Background
Rapidly increasing number of international students as Korea Transforms into a Multicultural nation
Initial Problem Statement
1. There are less opportunities to talk to students from schools they wish to study abroad.
2. There is a high chance of dropping out after they start studying abroad.
3. Itβs hard to find real-time information.
How Might We..
Primary User Research
University Students in Korea
Students who wish to study abroad
Asking qualitative and experiential questions
23 survey responses
Framing quantitative questions
Survey Responses showed that students are willing to actively participate in mentoring
even without special rewards .
are willing to communicate
with international students.
want to participate
in virtual mentoring.
71%
will participate without special rewards or emotional rewards.
will participate when they can get financial compensation (1~10$)
Interviews unveiled candid close-ups
The scope was broadened to better explore the root cause of people's pain points.
Keywords Driven from User Voices
Less opportunities to talk
βIt is difficult to get practical information such as real daily life in Korean universities, class syllabus, student support systems
and student clubs. πβ
βI need to dig internet to contact
the right person and wait until I get
responses through other platforms. π₯²β
β The dropout rate of international students doubles due to language and settlement difficulties. π© β
β Itβs hard to get to know students
from the same department
but also from other schools. π β
Hard to find real info
β What kind of food can I usually eat around the school? β
β Where should I find a house? β
β I'm not good at Korean, how difficult is it to communicate? β
β Can I make friends if I don't drink? β
Design Goal
Sharing information based on actual experiences anytime, anywhere
so that students preparing to study abroad in Korea
can get help in admission and settlement.
Product