Mobile Application and Interactive Product
Mobile Application and Interactive Product
Mobile Application and Interactive Product
Service Design
Service Design
Service Design
Physical Interaction Design
Physical Interaction Design
Physical Interaction Design
UX/UI Design
UX/UI Design
UX/UI Design
Katti—named after a Korean dialect meaning "to break"—aims to break social prejudices surrounding topics like women’s health, sexual relationships, and sexuality. Through a mobile app and a bathroom phone stand, Katti provides women a private, accessible space to explore topics often seen as taboo, empowering them to build their own perspectives and take active ownership of their sexual agency.
Katti—named after a Korean dialect meaning "to break"—aims to break social prejudices surrounding topics like women’s health, sexual relationships, and sexuality. Through a mobile app and a bathroom phone stand, Katti provides women a private, accessible space to explore topics often seen as taboo, empowering them to build their own perspectives and take active ownership of their sexual agency.
Katti—named after a Korean dialect meaning "to break"—aims to break social prejudices surrounding topics like women’s health, sexual relationships, and sexuality. Through a mobile app and a bathroom phone stand, Katti provides women a private, accessible space to explore topics often seen as taboo, empowering them to build their own perspectives and take active ownership of their sexual agency.
Project
Team Project (4 people)
Project
Team Project (4 people)
Role
Product
Designer
3D Modeling
UI Design
UX Research
Role
Product
Designer
3D Modeling
UI Design
UX Research
Timeframe
March 2022 - June 2022
Timeframe
March 2022 - June 2022
Tools Used
Figma
Blender
Adobe Illustrator
Tools Used
Figma
Blender
Adobe Illustrator
Context
Context
Young women in South Korea are not receiving adequate sex education.
Young women in South Korea are not receiving adequate sex education.
Young women in South Korea are not receiving adequate sex education.
Reflecting on my experience as a Korean woman, I received sex education in school, but it was never truly helpful. Most of the content focused on reproduction and sexual harassment prevention, lacking in-depth knowledge on other important aspects. In addition, in societies where sexuality is often considered taboo, topics such as women's health, gender and sexuality, and sexual violence prevention are frequently grouped under the broad term "sex education." For this project, all related topics will be described under the umbrella of "sex education" to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Reflecting on my experience as a Korean woman, I received sex education in school, but it was never truly helpful. Most of the content focused on reproduction and sexual harassment prevention, lacking in-depth knowledge on other important aspects. In addition, in societies where sexuality is often considered taboo, topics such as women's health, gender and sexuality, and sexual violence prevention are frequently grouped under the broad term "sex education." For this project, all related topics will be described under the umbrella of "sex education" to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Reflecting on my experience as a Korean woman, I received sex education in school, but it was never truly helpful. Most of the content focused on reproduction and sexual harassment prevention, lacking in-depth knowledge on other important aspects. In addition, in societies where sexuality is often considered taboo, topics such as women's health, gender and sexuality, and sexual violence prevention are frequently grouped under the broad term "sex education." For this project, all related topics will be described under the umbrella of "sex education" to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Outcome
Prototype Exhibition
After completing the final design, our team created product prototypes using a 3D printer and showcased them at the exhibition, along with an introduction video and character figures.
After completing the final design, our team created product prototypes using a 3D printer and showcased them at the exhibition, along with an introduction video and character figures.
Research
Research
Secondary Research
Secondary Research
Research Goals
Identifying the issues in current school-based sex education
Understanding the shifts in societal interest in sex education and women's health
Researching existing organizations related to sex education and women's health
Research Goals
Identifying the issues in current school-based sex education
Understanding the shifts in societal interest in sex education and women's health
Researching existing organizations related to sex education and women's health
User Research
To gain deeper insights into young women's perceptions of sexuality and the surrounding contexts, we conducted a survey with 44 women aged 14 to 24.
I contributed by designing the questionnaires.
Research Findings
"The perception that sexuality is something shameful prevents proper sex education from taking place."
"The perception that sexuality is something shameful prevents proper sex education from taking place."
The first step is to bring discussions about sexuality into the open.
Create a safe space where young people can openly express their concerns about sexuality.
Increase access to counselors who can provide practical answers to their questions.
Utilize personal spaces like computers and mobile phones, which young people use for information search.
Insights
How Might We?
How might we create a more private space for women to learn about their bodies and develop independent perspectives?
After the survey and background research, I recognized that there’s a lack of proper education for women on the subject, making it difficult for many to address their sexual health and related issues. Even though many women have a desire to learn, they often don’t have the chance to think independently about their own bodies.
How might we create a more private space for women to learn about their bodies and develop independent perspectives?
After the survey and background research, I recognized that there’s a lack of proper education for women on the subject, making it difficult for many to address their sexual health and related issues. Even though many women have a desire to learn, they often don’t have the chance to think independently about their own bodies.
Ideation
Storyboard
To identify user pain points and explore potential interactions, I created a storyboard based on the persona "Seyoon," highlighting her journey and experience with Katti.
To identify user pain points and explore potential interactions, I created a storyboard based on the persona "Seyoon," highlighting her journey and experience with Katti.
User - Product Interaction
Creating a Private Space
Bathroom
An ideal space for users to observe their bodies, with shower time offering a quiet, uninterrupted moment for reflection.
Statistics show that 50% of Koreans aged 19 to 34 live with their parents, and since our target includes those aged 15 to 18, an even higher percentage likely lives with family. Given the likelihood of education being hindered by family presence, we chose the bathroom for a private and safe place for users to interact.
Bathroom
An ideal space for users to observe their bodies, with shower time offering a quiet, uninterrupted moment for reflection.
Statistics show that 50% of Koreans aged 19 to 34 live with their parents, and since our target includes those aged 15 to 18, an even higher percentage likely lives with family. Given the likelihood of education being hindered by family presence, we chose the bathroom for a private and safe place for users to interact.
Physical Interaction
Physical Interaction
User Testing
User Testing
I designed a user flow and paper prototype for voice interaction, considering that users can't touch their phones while showering. However, during Wizard-of-Oz testing with our teammates, I identified a privacy issue with sound leaking from the bathroom. To resolve this, I shifted to a physical connection between the product and the user's phone.
I designed a user flow and paper prototype for voice interaction, considering that users can't touch their phones while showering. However, during Wizard-of-Oz testing with our teammates, I identified a privacy issue with sound leaking from the bathroom. To resolve this, I shifted to a physical connection between the product and the user's phone.
I designed a user flow and paper prototype for voice interaction, considering that users can't touch their phones while showering. However, during Wizard-of-Oz testing with our teammates, I identified a privacy issue with sound leaking from the bathroom. To resolve this, I shifted to a physical connection between the product and the user's phone.
Refined Design
Refined Design
Bathroom Stand Interaction
Bathroom Stand Interaction
Based on peer feedback, I designed a physical interaction and user flow to bridge the physical world with our digital content while upholding three key concepts.
Based on peer feedback, I designed a physical interaction and user flow to bridge the physical world with our digital content while upholding three key concepts.
Based on peer feedback, I designed a physical interaction and user flow to bridge the physical world with our digital content while upholding three key concepts.
User Flow
User Flow
Outcome
Prototype Exhibition
After completing the final design, our team created product prototypes using a 3D printer and showcased them at the exhibition, along with an introduction video and character figures.
Insights
How Might We?
How might we create a more private space for women to learn about their bodies and develop independent perspectives?
After the survey and background research, I recognized that there’s a lack of proper education for women on the subject, making it difficult for many to address their sexual health and related issues. Even though many women have a desire to learn, they often don’t have the chance to think independently about their own bodies.
Ideation
Storyboard
To identify user pain points and explore potential interactions, I created a storyboard based on the persona "Seyoon," highlighting her journey and experience with Katti.
User - Product Interaction
Creating a Private Space
Bathroom
An ideal space for users to observe their bodies, with shower time offering a quiet, uninterrupted moment for reflection.
Statistics show that 50% of Koreans aged 19 to 34 live with their parents, and since our target includes those aged 15 to 18, an even higher percentage likely lives with family. Given the likelihood of education being hindered by family presence, we chose the bathroom for a private and safe place for users to interact.
Mobile Design
Developing Mobile Phone UI
Rapid Sketching and Wireframes
Developing Mobile Phone UI
Rapid Sketching and Wireframes
Our team used rapid sketches to brainstorm possible screens and selected a few that aligned with user needs to develop into low-fidelity wireframes. After creating the prototype, we conducted early-stage user testing to evaluate the flow and refine the design for a better user experience.
Our team used rapid sketches to brainstorm possible screens and selected a few that aligned with user needs to develop into low-fidelity wireframes. After creating the prototype, we conducted early-stage user testing to evaluate the flow and refine the design for a better user experience.
Research
Secondary Research
Research Goals
Identifying the issues in current school-based sex education
Understanding the shifts in societal interest in sex education and women's health
Researching existing organizations related to sex education and women's health
User Research
To gain deeper insights into young women's perceptions of sexuality and the surrounding contexts, we conducted a survey with 44 women aged 14 to 24.
I contributed by designing the questionnaires.
Research Findings
"The perception that sexuality is something shameful prevents proper sex education from taking place."
The first step is to bring discussions about sexuality into the open.
Create a safe space where young people can openly express their concerns about sexuality.
Increase access to counselors who can provide practical answers to their questions.
Utilize personal spaces like computers and mobile phones, which young people use for information search.
Mobile Design
Developing Mobile Phone UI
Rapid Sketching and Wireframes
Our team used rapid sketches to brainstorm possible screens and selected a few that aligned with user needs to develop into low-fidelity wireframes. After creating the prototype, we conducted early-stage user testing to evaluate the flow and refine the design for a better user experience.
Application Design for Mobile
Application Design for Mobile
Our team selected a mobile application platform because mobile devices offer users the highest level of privacy when accessing sensitive information.
Our team selected a mobile application platform because mobile devices offer users the highest level of privacy when accessing sensitive information.
Our team selected a mobile application platform because mobile devices offer users the highest level of privacy when accessing sensitive information.
Note Feature
Observing how thoughts evolve over time.
Observing how thoughts evolve over time.
Our primary goal was to foster user independence and help them view sexuality as something not shameful. To support this, we designed a repetitive note-writing system that enables users to formulate their thoughts and track how their perspectives evolve over time.
Our primary goal was to foster user independence and help them view sexuality as something not shameful. To support this, we designed a repetitive note-writing system that enables users to formulate their thoughts and track how their perspectives evolve over time.
Our primary goal was to foster user independence and help them view sexuality as something not shameful. To support this, we designed a repetitive note-writing system that enables users to formulate their thoughts and track how their perspectives evolve over time.
Reliable Information
Reliable Information
Getting reliable information directly from Katti's database and experts
Getting reliable information directly from Katti's database and experts
Implemented a chat system to provide users with reliable, personalized information tailored to their interests and context. This feature also suggests related content to enhance their experience.
Implemented a chat system to provide users with reliable, personalized information tailored to their interests and context. This feature also suggests related content to enhance their experience.
Implemented a chat system to provide users with reliable, personalized information tailored to their interests and context. This feature also suggests related content to enhance their experience.
Characters
Characters
Reducing psychological discomfort
Reducing psychological discomfort
Even though users acknowledge the importance and need for sex education, they still feel uncomfortable about the topic. To reduce their psychological discomfort, we designed cute characters to visually track their progress as they learn each topic.
Even though users acknowledge the importance and need for sex education, they still feel uncomfortable about the topic. To reduce their psychological discomfort, we designed cute characters to visually track their progress as they learn each topic.
Even though users acknowledge the importance and need for sex education, they still feel uncomfortable about the topic. To reduce their psychological discomfort, we designed cute characters to visually track their progress as they learn each topic.
Reminders
Learning notifications at preferred times
Learning notifications at preferred times
To encourage users' habituation, we designed a feature that sends notifications about new content while allowing users to set their preferred time, preventing any awkward experiences from receiving notifications at unwanted times.
To encourage users' habituation, we designed a feature that sends notifications about new content while allowing users to set their preferred time, preventing any awkward experiences from receiving notifications at unwanted times.
To encourage users' habituation, we designed a feature that sends notifications about new content while allowing users to set their preferred time, preventing any awkward experiences from receiving notifications at unwanted times.
Content Access
History and Filter features
History and Filter features
Our research revealed that most users browse the internet and filter out irrelevant or unreliable information on their own. To reduce the cognitive load of finding what they need, we incorporated history and filter features, allowing users to access information more quickly and with less effort.
Our research revealed that most users browse the internet and filter out irrelevant or unreliable information on their own. To reduce the cognitive load of finding what they need, we incorporated history and filter features, allowing users to access information more quickly and with less effort.
Our research revealed that most users browse the internet and filter out irrelevant or unreliable information on their own. To reduce the cognitive load of finding what they need, we incorporated history and filter features, allowing users to access information more quickly and with less effort.
Takeaways
Takeaways
Expanding My Perspective on Inclusive Design
Initially, I proposed voice interaction as the ideal solution for integrating physical interactions into the user experience. However, feedback revealed privacy concerns in certain contexts, prompting me to revise the design to suit a wider range of users. This taught me to consider diverse scenarios and needs, creating more inclusive and adaptable solutions.
The Power of Storyboards
Creating storyboards proved invaluable for conveying user context and scenarios. Visualizing user journeys helped align team members and stakeholders around user-centric goals, ensuring a more focused design process.
Expanding My Perspective on Inclusive Design
Initially, I proposed voice interaction as the ideal solution for integrating physical interactions into the user experience. However, feedback revealed privacy concerns in certain contexts, prompting me to revise the design to suit a wider range of users. This taught me to consider diverse scenarios and needs, creating more inclusive and adaptable solutions.
The Power of Storyboards
Creating storyboards proved invaluable for conveying user context and scenarios. Visualizing user journeys helped align team members and stakeholders around user-centric goals, ensuring a more focused design process.
Expanding My Perspective on Inclusive Design
Initially, I proposed voice interaction as the ideal solution for integrating physical interactions into the user experience. However, feedback revealed privacy concerns in certain contexts, prompting me to revise the design to suit a wider range of users. This taught me to consider diverse scenarios and needs, creating more inclusive and adaptable solutions.
The Power of Storyboards
Creating storyboards proved invaluable for conveying user context and scenarios. Visualizing user journeys helped align team members and stakeholders around user-centric goals, ensuring a more focused design process.
