Prototyping

TagFinder

Post author:hoff.lena
Post published:12 February 2025
Post category:App Design Artificial Intelligence Design Fiction Prototyping

During my studies, I learned to always question the status quo. For example, the "End of File" course was about developing a new operating concept for organizing and managing different file formats. The "Tagfinder" prototype was created in collaboration with Jonathan Schmitz and Philipp Daub. Existing structures and paradigms were broken up and the usual hierarchical organization of files was replaced by a flat hierarchy in the form of tags. Our design is based on the assumption that an advanced artificial intelligence is integrated that can recognize content and context and automatically links the files with tags to avoid manual tagging. Projects like the Tagfinder have made it clear to me that innovation is part of design. Design is more than just aesthetics, it is a mindset full of openness. As a designer, I want to try new things and adapt quickly to change.

Annotation Systems*

Post author:hoff.lena
Post published:12 February 2025
Post category:App Design Prototyping

In the course “Annotation Systems*”, we explored annotations and examined their areas of application, which we often encounter in everyday life and in today's communication culture. We were taught some of the basics of (detailed) typography, which have also been taken into account in the free project.

BuddyQuest

Post author:hoff.lena
Post published:12 February 2025
Post category:App Design Gamification Prototyping User Testing

BuddyQuest is an app for young pupils who want to practise their English vocabulary through fun. Exercises based on lessons in the textbook are mastered in teams, trophies are collected and language skills are consolidated while having fun!

Oink Bank

Post author:hoff.lena
Post published:12 February 2025
Post category:App Design Gamification Prototyping

The course "Mashup! Vol. 2" was about applying the method of analyzing different apps and synthesizing selected content into a new, unique app. The project was created in a group work with Hyeonji Kim. We combined the categories of finance and gamification and focused on the app from the online bank N26 and the Tamagotchi game. The result is a prototype for the "Oink Bank" app. It's a game with a virtual pet, with the twist that the supposed in-game purchases actually go into your savings account. I find this method helpful for developing innovative ideas while taking inspiration from what is already tried and tested. I am a big fan of gamification, because a product should go beyond its pure functionality and offer an enjoyable experience. After all, people and their emotions should be the focus of design.

© Lena Hoffmann