SmartUp

Globalization and technological advances have transformed the workplace, and employers seek creative, collaborative individuals to innovate. SmartUp’s gamified, peer-to-peer platform develops the essential soft skills needed for the 21st-century workforce.

Problem solved: SmartUp narrowed the skills gap to improve productivity

Approach took: Interactive peer-to-peer gamified content

Challenges faced: The key design challenges for interactive peer-to-peer projects include ensuring the accuracy and productivity of user-generated content, managing varying levels of ownership, and facilitating effective feedback and reflection – especially at scale. Addressing risks of judgment, providing scaffolding, and overcoming issues of scalability are also critical to creating a meaningful and engaging collaborative learning experience.

Measurable Impact delivered: SmartUp helped enhance the employability and career prospects of its users, while also driving innovation and performance for both employees and employers in the evolving work environment. Adopted by over 300 high schools.

Project role: Founder, leader designer

Skills used: Adobe suite, Project planning, UX research…

Mediums implemented: Print (book), Mobile and Web app, In person workshops

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