© 2025 by Juliana N. Abrantes
Bibo
Efficient homework management is essential for primary school students. Bibo is a digital tool designed to help students organize their assignments, track deadlines, and receive instant feedback. The solution also enhances communication between students and teachers, providing a seamless learning experience.
Role
Visual Designer
User Researcher
Tools
Figma
Adobe Illustrator
Year
2024
The Problem
Primary school students often struggle with managing their homework, resulting in missed assignments, confusion, and disorganization. How might we design a system that enables students to easily track assignments, deadlines, and receive real-time feedback, while fostering better communication between teachers and students?
Research & Insights
User Interviews
We interviewed primary school teachers to gain insights into the challenges faced by students in managing their homework assignments. These interviews helped us identify pain points and guide our design process.
Key Pain Points
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Students often lack a clear overview of their homework assignments.
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Difficulty in tracking assignment deadlines.
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Limited communication between teachers and students.
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No real-time feedback mechanism for corrections.
Competitive Analysis
We analyzed existing homework management tools to understand their limitations and identify opportunities for improving user experience and accessibility.
Solution Approach
Bibo was developed with several key features designed to address pain points:
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Calendar Overview: Provides a clear view of upcoming homework assignments.
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Task Submission & Feedback: Allows students to submit tasks and receive real-time feedback from teachers.
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Instant Notifications: Alerts students about upcoming deadlines and important updates.
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Teacher Dashboard: Enables teachers to track student progress and provide timely corrections.
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Absence Reporting: Includes a two-factor authentication system to ensure secure absence notifications.
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Optimized for Devices:
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Tablets for students: Ensures a touch-friendly interface to engage students in their learning experience.
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Laptops for teachers: Provides a comprehensive view of student progress and feedback tools.
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Mobile phones for parents: Keeps parents informed with instant updates on their child's assignments and performance.
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Design & Development
Wireframes & Prototyping
The design process involved iterative wireframing and prototyping, which were refined based on teacher feedback.
Gamification
We integrated gamification elements to encourage student engagement and motivation through rewards for completing assignments.
User Testing
We conducted multiple rounds of usability testing to ensure accessibility and ease of use for both students and teachers.
Conclusion
Bibo is designed to simplify homework management, offering a more organized, efficient, and engaging experience for both students and teachers. This project demonstrates the importance of digital solutions in primary education and the role of intuitive design in enhancing the learning experience.