Courtside Social is a VR tennis app designed to help post-secondary undergraduate students, especially international students, de-stress, make new friends, and build a sense of community. Collaborating with two talented teammates, I contributed to creating a prototype of this innovative social support tool by focusing on user-centered design and usability testing.

The project journey included:

• Concept Development: Brainstormed and refined the idea of combining sports and socialization through virtual reality.

• High-Fidelity Prototype Design: Created intuitive UI elements and seamless user flows that ensure accessibility and engagement.

• User Research: Conducted extensive testing using the think-aloud method, system usability scales, and post-study interviews to identify pain points.

• Iteration: Enhanced the app based on user feedback, introducing features like clearer instructions, on-screen indicators (e.g., "replay" notifications), map customization options, and robust pause/exit functionalities.

Courtside Social exemplifies my ability to merge creativity with research-driven insights to deliver meaningful digital experiences. This app demonstrates my skills in VR design, user research, and collaboration to address real-world challenges with innovative technology.

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*Please note: This was a project for a university course*