IA   ISHRAQ ASHTARIAN
Visual Designer User Experience Designer Interaction Designer  
Future Visual Designer at Google Creative Lab🤞
Found the Hidden  🤫 Phrase
The World Needs More Curious Minds Like Me!

What Skills I Showcase Here?
Creative Talents / Hands-on Approach from Concepts Through Iterative Design / Exploring the Emerging World of AI and its Potential Future/ UX Instincs / Interaction Design / Tackling Complex Challenges Using Visuals / Animation / Innovative Thinking / Passion for Technology, Art, and Culture. 


Projects
1.  HeartStone
2. Exert Platforms
3. Dissolution: Entwined Realities
4. Q-Uniform
5. Raccoonada


Tools
Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Blender 3D, Premiere Pro

About
Inspirations


 
Research Plan and Test
Research Questions
  • How easy is it for users to create a profile and
    complete the required information?
  • Can users successfully search for and find potential
    training partners based on their interests and location?

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Time on task
  • User error rates
  • Conversion rates

Methodology
  • Unmoderated usability study.​
  • Location: United States, remote (participants will go through the usability study in their own homes). 
  • Date: Sessions will take place on October 23 and 24.
  • Five participants complete the profile and find potential partner tasks on their own. Each participant completes a questionnaire on their experience privately. 
  • Each session will last 45 minutes and will include an introduction, a list of tasks, and a short questionnaire.

Participants
  • Participants are people who are looking to improve their skills or find training partners and who can offer guidance and training to others. 
  • 2 male, 2 female, 1 non-binary, all aged 18–50 years old.
  • Incentive: $10 Starbucks gift card redeemable at any location or online.


Introduction
Title: Creating Exert sports skill-sharing app
Author: Ishraq Ashtarian, UX researcher, ishraqashtarian@gmail.com
Stakeholders: Exert app users

Date: 08-10-2023

Project Background: The goal of this project is to develop a user-friendly mobile app that facilitates peer-to-peer skill-sharing among sports enthusiasts. By connecting individuals with similar interests, the app aims to create a supportive community, promote skill development, and provide affordable access to training and coaching.

Research Goal: To assess the usability and user experience of the current prototype, focusing on how easily users can complete key tasks such as creating a profile and connecting with other users.
Script
  • Prompt 1: Profile Creation 
    Please create a profile on the app, providing your name, preferred sports, skill level, and location.
  • Prompt 2. Search Functionality
    Search for potential training partners who share your interests and are located in your area.
  • Prompt 3. Connect with a Partner 
    Initiate a conversation with a potential training partner by sending them a message.
  • Prompt 4. Messages
    Send a message to a potential training partner to introduce yourself and discuss potential training opportunities.
  • Prompt 5. Schedule a Training Session 
    Use the messaging app's features to schedule a training session with a partner, considering factors like location, time, and duration.