Increase Learning Accessibility
Make local workshops and learning opportunities easy to discover and join, allowing users to develop new skills in a flexible and convenient way.
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Skill Share App
A community app for discovering local workshops and learning new skills together.
Background
Skill Share is a community-based app that helps people discover local workshops, learn new skills, and connect with others who share their interests.
Many people want to develop hobbies, gain practical knowledge, or meet like-minded individuals, but struggle to find accessible learning opportunities nearby. The app enables users to discover, join, and share workshops in a simple and social environment.
Problem
Learning new skills is often inaccessible and difficult to fit into everyday life.
Many learning platforms focus on long courses or online experiences, making it harder for users to find local, practical, and flexible learning opportunities. As a result, motivation decreases and learning goals are often left unmet.
Objectives
Build Community Engagement
Encourage people to connect, learn, and share knowledge through community-driven experiences that foster relationships and collaboration.
Support Faster Decision-Making
Help users quickly find relevant workshops through clear information and personalized recommendations.
Market research
I conducted a thorough market analysis of existing platforms offering similar products.
I analyzed leading learning and event platforms to understand how users discover workshops and learning opportunities. The research highlighted opportunities to create a more accessible, local, and community-driven learning experience.
User research
To better understand users' learning needs, I conducted a survey and explored common challenges in finding workshops and learning opportunities. The findings helped identify key barriers and opportunities for a more accessible and community-driven learning experience.
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Difficulty finding relevant
workshops nearby
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Difficulty finding short, focused
workshops without commitment
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Hesitate due to lack of reviews
or instructor feedback
Persona
Bio
Stav works full-time and enjoys creative hobbies but often feels she lacks time to pursue them. She wants to learn guitar but prefers practical, local lessons rather than online courses.
Pain points
- She doesn’t have time for long-term courses and struggles with fixed schedules.
- It’s hard to find nearby music workshops in her area.
- The lack of clear information about workshops and instructors makes her hesitant to sign up.
Goals
- Find short and flexible learning experiences that fit her schedule.
- Easily discover nearby music workshops without extra effort.
- Meet people with similar interests. and enjoy the learning experience.
Solution
Homepage
Location-based
The app immediately shows her detected location, creating a personal and relevant starting point.
Nearby workshops preview
Displaying nearby workshops upfront helps users immediately see relevant options close to them.
Quick workshop search
A prominent search bar allows users to quickly look for workshops without scrolling or navigating deeper.
Clear bottom navigation
The bottom navigation bar provides easy access to core sections, reducing cognitive load and supporting quick navigation.
Nearby Workshops Page
Location awareness
The screen clearly shows the user’s current location and distance radius, reinforcing relevance and trust.
Favorites shortcut
Heart icons enable users to save workshops instantly without interrupting their browsing flow.
Search within results
An internal search field lets users refine results without going back to the home screen.
Scannable workshop list
Workshops are displayed as clean cards with icons, distance, and ratings, allowing fast comparison.
Workshop Details Page
Strong visual context
A large image provides clear visual context and quickly communicates the workshop experience.
Clear information hierarchy
Highlighted key details help users quickly assess workshop suitability.
Strong primary CTA
Highlighted action buttons stay accessible while scrolling for quick booking or saving.
Instructor credibility
Presenting the instructor’s photo, name, and experience builds trust and reduces hesitation.
Next available sessions
Showing upcoming dates helps users plan without searching elsewhere.
Similar workshops suggestions
Related workshops encourage exploration and keep users engaged if this option isn’t a perfect fit.
What’s included clarity
A checklist clearly communicates what the user gets, reducing uncertainty before booking.
Clear location & directions
The address and “Get Directions” option remove friction when planning arrival.
Contact
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