GroupGenie
A group matchmaking tool.
GroupGenie provides seamless effortless group formation for epic teamwork at the click of a button.
This project was done in tandem with students from Northeastern University and the Khoury College of Computer Sciences.
Meet the team!
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Jocelyn Lavelle
Idustrial Designer & Design Consultant
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Max Roberts
Solution Design & Project Manager
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Vanessa Smith
Customer Research
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Ian Collins
Finance
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Katrina Gonzales
Marketing
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Tim Seymour
Competitive Research
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Patrick Henegan
Engineering Consultant
Design Brief
Project Statement
In today’s digital age, connecting university students with similar interests, compatible schedules, or diverse skill sets is essential for fostering strong collaboration and academic success in group projects. However most students despise group projects, whether they feel as though they are not being heard, others aren’t pulling their weight, or they group doesn’t have all the skills for a well polished project.
How Can We?
How can we create a service to allow both students and professors be involved in the group creating process,. With both parties being included there is a higher chance students will be more driven and interested in fostering deeper connections with their work.
Attributes and considerations
Celebrate diverse skill sets
User friendly interface
User set boundaries
Easy to navigate
Limit time needed to use service
Matchmaking algorithm
Customizable quiz
Access from multiple devices
Update your profile whenever
Research
Based on the data collected above we have concluded that 77% of the professors interviewed are open to new method of group formation and there is currently no commonly used or known software or program geared towards educators for group projects.
Professors were asked to rank one through five the most important aspects of group formation. Based on this information we gathered on average professors preferred students be matched by diversity in skill and shared goals over their compatible schedules and personalities.
This research was conducted prior to initial ideation to understand what professors would be open to exploring and use to assist them in creating teams for group projects.
Based on the starting research our original idea started with a wire frame and low fidelity models for an app/website that had a quiz to match you with your ideal groups and messaging boards and places to keep track of group work and efforts. This would also be a service that allowed you to have many classes flow through the same hub having a one stop shop for all you classes work in one easy to access place.
Proposed Storyboard
Starting Wireframe
Post Ideation Research
After revisiting our research subjects and introducing our idea, they gave us feedback.