Introduction

• Brief: Reimagine my original Art of War app using Glide—make timeless strategy practical, quick, and mobile-friendly.

• Challenge: Turn ancient wisdom into bite-sized, actionable content for everyday users.

• Goals: Easy access, clear lessons, and a modern, approachable vibe.

Discovery Phase

• Stakeholder interviews: Solo project, so I reflected on my own pain points and ambitions for the app.

• Business requirements: Fast build (Glide), easy updates, and mobile-first.

• User needs assessment: Users want quick, relevant advice—not big blocks of text.

Problem Framing

• Problem statement: Long-form content and clunky navigation kept users from finishing or applying lessons.

• Success criteria: Users can browse, search, and apply Art of War principles in minutes.

• Constraints & assumptions: Limited dev time, spreadsheet-driven backend, must work on all devices.

User Research

• User interviews: Early testers wanted faster lookup and more practical tips.

• Competitive analysis: Most strategy apps are either too dense or too generic.

• Market research findings: Card-based, scenario-driven content keeps people engaged.

Synthesis

• User personas: “The Busy Professional,” “The Strategy Fan,” and “The Everyday Problem Solver.”

• Journey mapping: From opening the app → searching for a scenario → reading a lesson → applying it in real life.

• Key insights & opportunities: Keep it visual, actionable, and easy to update.

Solution Development

• Info architecture: Lessons organized into cards, scenarios, and quick tips.

• Wireframes & prototypes: Sketched flows, then built in Glide for rapid iteration.

• Visual design system: Clean, swipeable cards, bold section headers, and a simple palette.

Testing

• Usability testing: Ran with a handful of users—flagged slow nav and unclear categories.

• User feedback: Improved search, clarified lesson groupings, and added more practical examples.

• Design iterations: Tweaked card layouts and navigation for speed.

Implementation

• Handoff process: Self-built in Glide, so design and dev happened together.

• Development collaboration: N/A (solo project).

• Go-to-market strategy: Shared with peers and in online learning communities.

Results & Impact

• Metrics & KPIs: Higher lesson completion, more scenario searches, and positive feedback on clarity.

• User adoption: Users reported actually using Art of War tips in daily life.

• Business impact: Strong portfolio piece and ongoing engagement with the app.

• Lessons learned: For learning apps, keep it fast, practical, and easy to update.