Norts
Norts
Norts
A mobile app that delivers short, clear, and accessible news summaries for quick understanding.
A mobile app that delivers short, clear, and accessible news summaries for quick understanding.
A mobile app that delivers short, clear, and accessible news summaries for quick understanding.
Role
Role
Role
Side Project
Side Project
Side Project
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
UX Research, UI/UX Design, Wireframing, Prototyping
UX Research, UI/UX Design, Wireframing, Prototyping
UX Research, UI/UX Design, Wireframing, Prototyping
Tools
Tools
Tools
Figma, Fig-jam, Balsamiq, Photoshop
Figma, Fig-jam, Balsamiq, Photoshop
Figma, Fig-jam, Balsamiq, Photoshop
Problem
Problem
Problem
Problem
Most news apps are overwhelming with long articles, ads, and clutter. Users struggle to stay updated
Most news apps are overwhelming with long articles, ads, and clutter. Users struggle to stay updated
Most news apps are overwhelming with long articles, ads, and clutter. Users struggle to stay updated
Goal
Goal
Goal
Goal
Design a clean, minimal app that summarizes news in seconds, making it accessible and easy for daily use.
Design a clean, minimal app that summarizes news in seconds, making it accessible and easy for daily use.
Design a clean, minimal app that summarizes news in seconds, making it accessible and easy for daily use.
Research and Insights
Research and Insights
Research and Insights
Misleading clickbait
News headlines mixed with other content
Complicated interface with too many features
High- loading time
User Needs
User Needs
User Needs
User Needs
Accessibility
Easy navigation
Minimal distractions
Concise summaries
Accessibility
Easy navigation
Minimal distractions
Concise summaries
Accessibility
Easy navigation
Minimal distractions
Concise summaries
Accessibility
Easy navigation
Minimal distractions
Concise summaries
"How might we design a minimal news app that improves readability and delivers summaries without distractions?"
"How might we design a minimal news app that improves readability and delivers summaries without distractions?"
Hand Sketch Iterations
Hand Sketch Iterations
Hand Sketch Iterations
Features- Main headlines section, Different categories
Pros- Organised, easy to switch between different sections
Cons- Too cluttered, too many options on one page
Features- Main headlines section, Different categories
Pros- Organised, easy to switch between different sections
Cons- Too cluttered, too many options on one page
Features- Main headlines section, Different categories
Pros- Organised, easy to switch between different sections
Cons- Too cluttered, too many options on one page
Features- News with headings for quick look
Pros- Easy to go through main headlines
Cons- No categories, these type of news usually have misleading clickbait ads
Features- News with headings for quick look
Pros- Easy to go through main headlines
Cons- No categories, these type of news usually have misleading clickbait ads
Features- News with headings for quick look
Pros- Easy to go through main headlines
Cons- No categories, these type of news usually have misleading clickbait ads
Features- News headline, summary, read more option, navigation menu
Pros- Easy to go through each story
Cons- Too many options in the menu tab
Features- News headline, summary, read more option, navigation menu
Pros- Easy to go through each story
Cons- Too many options in the menu tab
Features- News headline, summary, read more option, navigation menu
Pros- Easy to go through each story
Cons- Too many options in the menu tab
Features- News headline, summary, swipe up for more stories
Pros- Easy to go through each story, easy to use
Cons- No option to go to media tab or profile
Features- News headline, summary, swipe up for more stories
Pros- Easy to go through each story, easy to use
Cons- No option to go to media tab or profile
Features- News headline, summary, swipe up for more stories
Pros- Easy to go through each story, easy to use
Cons- No option to go to media tab or profile
Low Fidelity Wireframes
Low Fidelity Wireframes
Low Fidelity Wireframes
Low Fidelity Wireframes
Information Architecture
Information Architecture
Information Architecture
Information Architecture
High- Fidelity Prototype
High- Fidelity Prototype
High- Fidelity Prototype
High- Fidelity Prototype
Summary Page → quick, digestible news.
Facts Page → bite-sized details for context.
Minimal Ads → designed not to break reading flow.
Navigation → clear and simple.
Summary Page → quick, digestible news.
Facts Page → bite-sized details for context.
Minimal Ads → designed not to break reading flow.
Navigation → clear and simple.
Summary Page → quick, digestible news.
Facts Page → bite-sized details for context.
Minimal Ads → designed not to break reading flow.
Navigation → clear and simple.
Outcome
Outcome
Outcome
Outcome
Reduces information overload and distractions.
Provides an inclusive, accessible experience for different readers.
Helps users consume news in under a minute.
Reduces information overload and distractions.
Provides an inclusive, accessible experience for different readers.
Helps users consume news in under a minute.
Reduces information overload and distractions.
Provides an inclusive, accessible experience for different readers.
Helps users consume news in under a minute.