HosTalky co-op

role

UX Design Co-op

responsibilities

Web Design, Feature Enhancements,
Design Systems

Web Design, Feature
Enhancements,Design Systems

Timeline

4 months 2021

TOOLS

figma, adobe creative suite

figma, adobe
creative suite

role

UX Design Co-op

responsibilities

Web Design, Feature Enhancements,
Design Systems

Timeline

4 months 2021

TOOLS

figma, adobe creative suite

Building HosTalky's Digital Presence

In 2021, I joined HosTalky as a UX design co-op from May to September. HosTalky is a healthcare startup focused on developing an all-in-one app to support healthcare workers' daily tasks.


As the sole designer on the team, I was responsible for creating company website to promote HosTalky as the app was about to launch. By the end of my co-op, I was offered a part-time position.

In 2021, I joined HosTalky as a UX design co-op from May to September. HosTalky is a healthcare startup focused on developing an all-in-one app to support healthcare workers' daily tasks.


As the sole designer on the team, I was responsible for creating company website to promote HosTalky as the app was about to launch. By the end of my co-op, I was offered a part-time position.

What I Accomplished

Website Creation

Designed and developed the company website from scratch, including wireframes, mockups, and prototypes.

Designed and developed the company website from scratch, including wireframes, mockups, and prototypes.

Competitor Analysis

Conducted a thorough competitor analysis of websites for messaging apps like WhatsApp, Slack, and Teams to inform the content strategy of the HosTalky website.

Conducted a thorough competitor analysis of websites for messaging apps like WhatsApp, Slack, and Teams to inform the content strategy of the HosTalky website.

Internal A/B Testing

Led internal A/B testing to enhance the app's note feature, ensuring optimal functionality and user satisfaction.

Led internal A/B testing to enhance the app's note feature, ensuring optimal functionality and user satisfaction.

Collaboration with
Developers
Collaboration with Developers
Collaboration with Developers

Worked closely with developers to ensure the live website matched the design specifications and maintained high quality.

Worked closely with developers to ensure the live website matched the design specifications and maintained high quality.

Presentation and
Feedback
Presentation and Feedback
Presentation and Feedback

Presented my designs to the co-founder and marketing team, incorporating their feedback to refine and improve the website.

Presented my designs to the co-founder and marketing team, incorporating their feedback to refine and improve the website.

Designed and developed the company website from scratch, including wireframes, mockups, and prototypes.

Conducted a thorough competitor analysis of websites for messaging apps like WhatsApp, Slack, and Teams to inform the content strategy of the HosTalky website.

Led internal A/B testing to enhance the app's note feature, ensuring optimal functionality and user satisfaction.

Worked closely with developers to ensure the live website matched the design specifications and maintained high quality.

Presented my designs to the co-founder and marketing team, incorporating their feedback to refine and improve the website.

HosTalky company website designs at 2021

Challenges and Growth as a Sole Designer

This was my first UX design co-op, and being the sole designer on the team came with both challenges and valuable learning experiences.

Seeking Mentorship

Without other designers for feedback, I actively sought advice from the design community. One of the best pieces of advice I received was to focus on making the best decision at the moment and adjust based on user feedback post-launch. This perspective helped me navigate uncertainty and make confident design choices.

Without other designers for feedback, I actively sought advice from the design community. One of the best pieces of advice I received was to focus on making the best decision at the moment and adjust based on user feedback post-launch. This perspective helped me navigate uncertainty and make confident design choices.

Project Planning

With broad tasks assigned by the co-founder, I learned to break down the project of designing the company website into manageable tasks. This included conducting interviews with the co-founder and marketing team, researching the actual app, analyzing competitors, etc. This approach ensured systematic progress and successful completion.

With broad tasks assigned by the co-founder, I learned to break down the project of designing the company website into manageable tasks. This included conducting interviews with the co-founder and marketing team, researching the actual app, analyzing competitors, etc. This approach ensured systematic progress and successful completion.

This experience not only honed my design skills but also taught me the importance of self-reliance, effective planning, and seeking external mentorship.

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