Experiments have shown that text that is bolded is more likely to be trusted than non-bolded text. This is due to the cognitive strain involved in trying to read non-bolded text compared to bolded text

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UX and UI Design of 1Cademy

Kahneman, Daniel. Thinking, Fast and Slow. Nota, 2013.

Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

When you force yourself to do something, that is you resist a behavior you otherwise would have done, you are less likely to exert self-control in the next challenge you face. 

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- Find platforms similar to 1Cademy
- Summarize interesting features that could benefit 1Cademy
- Using these findings, come up with solutions to make 1Cademy a better platform

Comparative Analysis of 1Cademy

Part of what makes a video tutorial engaging is the style of its graphics.  The following are some examples of a lower third (the little text pop-up in the corner with the section title) design.  Exact colors are subject to change.

1Cademy Video Tutorial Lower Third Ideas

Wikipedia launched an interactive tutorial that has both a structure and video game elements that helps new editors get accustomed to Wikipedia's technical requirements and rules/policies

The Wikipedia Adventure (TWA): Field Evaluation of an Interactive Tutorial for New Users

The purpose of this team is to discuss and develop design improvements throughout the interface of 1Cademy, alongside the UX Research team, with the goal of making the 1Cademy platform as intuitive and user friendly as possible.

UI Design Team for 1Cademy

The UX Research team brings together theory and research practice by ideating research questions and design ideas based on concepts and theories from human-computer interaction (HCI) and computer-supported cooperative work (CSCW). Our research informs the design of 1Cademy by addressing the needs, pain points, and motivations of users.

1Cademy UX Research and Design

Application onboarding is the process of introducing new users to a product and helping them engage with it effectively. While acquiring users is difficult, retaining them is often harder; an application typically loses 77% of its active users within the first three days after sign-up. To prevent this rapid drop-off, applications must implement a well-designed onboarding process to create a positive initial experience and encourage long-term use.

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