Empowering people through greater financial literacy

As part of a Dow Jones initiative, our goal was to simplify personal finance by breaking complex concepts into clear, bite-sized content that's easier to read, understand, and act on.

Role

Design Lead

Industry

Financial Literacy

Duration

2 months

Stage 1. User Research

Engaged with over 100 students and educators through online surveys, in-depth interviews, and virtual focus groups to gather comprehensive insights into their learning habits, preferences, and frustrations with current educational tools. This exhaustive research phase highlighted the need for more interactive and collaborative learning solutions, leading to the development of detailed user personas representing the app's target audience.

Stage 4. User Testing & Iterations

Organized a series of remote user testing sessions, employing both qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate the app's usability and effectiveness in fostering collaborative learning. Analyzed feedback to identify patterns and areas for improvement, leading to several design iterations that enhanced user engagement and satisfaction.

Stage 4. User Testing & Iterations

Organized a series of remote user testing sessions, employing both qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate the app's usability and effectiveness in fostering collaborative learning. Analyzed feedback to identify patterns and areas for improvement, leading to several design iterations that enhanced user engagement and satisfaction.

Stage 5. Final Presentation and Documentation

Prepared an in-depth presentation and comprehensive documentation detailing the research findings, design rationale, user testing outcomes, and the iterative design process. Highlighted the app's potential to transform the educational landscape by making learning more interactive, engaging, and collaborative.

Stage 4. User Testing & Iterations

Organized a series of remote user testing sessions, employing both qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate the app's usability and effectiveness in fostering collaborative learning. Analyzed feedback to identify patterns and areas for improvement, leading to several design iterations that enhanced user engagement and satisfaction.

Stage 5. Final Presentation and Documentation

Prepared an in-depth presentation and comprehensive documentation detailing the research findings, design rationale, user testing outcomes, and the iterative design process. Highlighted the app's potential to transform the educational landscape by making learning more interactive, engaging, and collaborative.

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© 2026 Tina Simpkins. Think deeply. Design clearly.

© 2026 Tina Simpkins. Think deeply. Design clearly.

© 2026 Tina Simpkins. Think deeply. Design clearly.