Amateur Astronomer,
26 yr old
"I would want to attend star-gazing events to learn more about astronomy but I don't have easy access to a lot of events."
Background
She is a Graphic designer who enjoys stargazing as a hobby and often spends weekends observing the sky.
Goal
Learn more about astronomy through continued stargazing
attending astronomy events
Frustration
Lack of knowledge about identifying stars and constellations.
Difficulty finding stargazing events and like-minded enthusiasts.
Experienced Astronomer,
50 yr old
I like meeting young enthusiasts an guiding them and want to build a community of astronomy fans."
Background
He has been learning about astronomy for 25 years. It is one of his cherished hobbies that still gives him with joy.
Goal
Share his passion and knowledge with others. Participating in or organizing stargazing events.
Frustration
Limited opportunities to connect and share his knowledge and experience.
Amateur Astronomer, 26 yr old
Experienced Astronomer, 50 yr old
"I would want to attend star-gazing events to learn more about astronomy but I don't have easy access to a lot of events."
I like meeting young enthusiasts an guiding them and want to build a community of astronomy fans."
Background
She is a Graphic designer who enjoys stargazing as a hobby and often spends weekends observing the sky.
He has been learning about astronomy for 25 years. It is one of his cherished hobbies that still gives him with joy.
Goal
Learn more about astronomy through continued stargazing
attending astronomy events
Share his passion and knowledge with others. Participating in or organizing stargazing events.
Frustration
Lack of knowledge about identifying stars and constellations.
Difficulty finding stargazing events and like-minded enthusiasts.
Limited opportunities to connect and share his knowledge and experience.
Key Features
Customized onboarding
Customized onboarding determines your current level of astronomical knowledge, ensures personalized learning experiences
Personalized Learning
An interactive learning platform for astronomy offering personalized online lessons, making self-guided learning enjoyable and engaging.
Virtual event
Live star-gazing events with a virtual "Follow the Host" option for participants
Event mode
Red mode preserves night vision and reduces light pollution for optimal stargazing.
By designing a solution that transformed a physical stargazing experience into a digital one, I learned how to bridge the gap between real-world activities and digital interfaces. This involved understanding user behavior in both physical and virtual environments, enhancing accessibility, creating engaging and immersive experiences, and leveraging technology to offer personalized learning.