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Zoom

Zoom

Zoom

A comprehensive redesign of the

Zoom mobile application to improve

navigation and user experience.

A comprehensive redesign of the Zoom mobile application to improve navigation and user experience.

A comprehensive redesign of the Zoom mobile

application to improve navigation and user experience.

A comprehensive redesign of the

Zoom mobile application to improve

navigation and user experience.

Role

Role

Role

Role

UI/UX Designer

UI/UX Designer

UI/UX Designer

UI/UX Designer

Duration

Duration

Duration

Duration

2 Months

2 Months

2 Months

2 Months

Tools

Tools

Tools

Tools

Figma, Notion

Figma, Notion

Figma, Notion

Figma, Notion

Overview

Overview

Overview

Overview

As part of our Creative Labs project, our team, the ZoomZooms, took on the challenge of revamping Zoom's mobile application. We're a group of four sophomore students who identified accessibility and navigation issues in the current app and set out to enhance the overall user experience through thoughtful redesign. Over eight weeks, we worked collaboratively to analyze user needs, ideate solutions, and create a more intuitive interface for Zoom's mobile users.


At the time of this redesign, the Zoom mobile app was at version 5.8.0.

As part of our Creative Labs project, our team, the ZoomZooms, took on the challenge of revamping Zoom's mobile application. We're a group of four sophomore students who identified accessibility and navigation issues in the current app and set out to enhance the overall user experience through thoughtful redesign. Over eight weeks, we worked collaboratively to analyze user needs, ideate solutions, and create a more intuitive interface for Zoom's mobile users.


At the time of this redesign, the Zoom mobile app was at version 5.8.0.

As part of our Creative Labs project, our team, the ZoomZooms, took on the challenge of revamping Zoom's mobile application. We're a group of four sophomore students who identified accessibility and navigation issues in the current app and set out to enhance the overall user experience through thoughtful redesign. Over eight weeks, we worked collaboratively to analyze user needs, ideate solutions, and create a more intuitive interface for Zoom's mobile users.


At the time of this redesign, the Zoom mobile app was at version 5.8.0.

As part of our Creative Labs project, our team, the ZoomZooms, took on the challenge of revamping Zoom's mobile application. We're a group of four sophomore students who identified accessibility and navigation issues in the current app and set out to enhance the overall user experience through thoughtful redesign. Over eight weeks, we worked collaboratively to analyze user needs, ideate solutions, and create a more intuitive interface for Zoom's mobile users.


At the time of this redesign, the Zoom mobile app was at version 5.8.0.

Problem

Problem

Problem

Problem

Many users found the Zoom mobile app difficult to navigate, with key features like chat rated poorly in convenience. Its unintuitive interface discouraged use, especially among students, teachers, and professionals who rely on Zoom for seamless communication.

Many users found the Zoom mobile app difficult to navigate, with key features like chat rated poorly in convenience. Its unintuitive interface discouraged use, especially among students, teachers, and professionals who rely on Zoom for seamless communication.

Many users found the Zoom mobile app difficult to navigate, with key features like chat rated poorly in convenience. Its unintuitive interface discouraged use, especially among students, teachers, and professionals who rely on Zoom for seamless communication.

Many users found the Zoom mobile app difficult to navigate, with key features like chat rated poorly in convenience. Its unintuitive interface discouraged use, especially among students, teachers, and professionals who rely on Zoom for seamless communication.

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Solution

Solution

Solution

Solution

We streamlined Zoom’s mobile interface by simplifying navigation, introducing intuitive gestures for chat access, and integrating meeting tools into clearer menus. These updates aimed to reduce confusion and improve ease of use for common actions.

We streamlined Zoom’s mobile interface by simplifying navigation, introducing intuitive gestures for chat access, and integrating meeting tools into clearer menus. These updates aimed to reduce confusion and improve ease of use for common actions.

We streamlined Zoom’s mobile interface by simplifying navigation, introducing intuitive gestures for chat access, and integrating meeting tools into clearer menus. These updates aimed to reduce confusion and improve ease of use for common actions.

We streamlined Zoom’s mobile interface by simplifying navigation, introducing intuitive gestures for chat access, and integrating meeting tools into clearer menus. These updates aimed to reduce confusion and improve ease of use for common actions.

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Scope &

Constraints

Scope &

Constraints

Scope &

Constraints

Scope &

Constraints

Our project aimed to improve app navigation, increase accessibility to chat and other frequently used features, and redesign key interface elements.


We faced several constraints. The 8-week timeline required efficient planning and execution, and we conducted only two user tests due to limited time. Balancing the needs of diverse user groups was also challenging, requiring thoughtful consideration of different use cases and preferences.


Our team, The ZoomZooms, included four UX designers. As team lead, I guided the design process while collaborating with Khushi Darji, Winnie Huang, and Audrey Arias-Justo. Our flat structure and shared responsibilities allowed us to approach problems from multiple perspectives while maintaining a unified design vision.

Our project aimed to improve app navigation, increase accessibility to chat and other frequently used features, and redesign key interface elements.


We faced several constraints. The 8-week timeline required efficient planning and execution, and we conducted only two user tests due to limited time. Balancing the needs of diverse user groups was also challenging, requiring thoughtful consideration of different use cases and preferences.


Our team, The ZoomZooms, included four UX designers. As team lead, I guided the design process while collaborating with Khushi Darji, Winnie Huang, and Audrey Arias-Justo. Our flat structure and shared responsibilities allowed us to approach problems from multiple perspectives while maintaining a unified design vision.

Our project aimed to improve app navigation, increase accessibility to chat and other frequently used features, and redesign key interface elements.


We faced several constraints. The 8-week timeline required efficient planning and execution, and we conducted only two user tests due to limited time. Balancing the needs of diverse user groups was also challenging, requiring thoughtful consideration of different use cases and preferences.


Our team, The ZoomZooms, included four UX designers. As team lead, I guided the design process while collaborating with Khushi Darji, Winnie Huang, and Audrey Arias-Justo. Our flat structure and shared responsibilities allowed us to approach problems from multiple perspectives while maintaining a unified design vision.

Our project aimed to improve app navigation, increase accessibility to chat and other frequently used features, and redesign key interface elements.


We faced several constraints. The 8-week timeline required efficient planning and execution, and we conducted only two user tests due to limited time. Balancing the needs of diverse user groups was also challenging, requiring thoughtful consideration of different use cases and preferences.


Our team, The ZoomZooms, included four UX designers. As team lead, I guided the design process while collaborating with Khushi Darji, Winnie Huang, and Audrey Arias-Justo. Our flat structure and shared responsibilities allowed us to approach problems from multiple perspectives while maintaining a unified design vision.

Process

Process

Process

Process

User Research

User Research

User Research

User Research

We kicked off our project by conducting a comprehensive survey to understand user preferences and behaviors. Our research yielded valuable insights, revealing:

We kicked off our project by conducting a comprehensive survey to understand user preferences and behaviors. Our research yielded valuable insights, revealing:

We kicked off our project by conducting a comprehensive survey to understand user preferences and behaviors. Our research yielded valuable insights, revealing:

We kicked off our project by conducting a comprehensive survey to understand user preferences and behaviors. Our research yielded valuable insights, revealing:


40%


40%


40%


40%

rated the chat feature 3 or lower on a 5-point scale.

rated the chat feature 3 or

lower on a 5-point scale.

rated the chat feature 3 or lower on a 5-point scale.

rated the chat feature 3 or lower on a 5-point scale.


80%+


80%+


80%+


80%+

were unaware of or never used Safe Driving Mode.

were unaware of or never

used Safe Driving Mode.

were unaware of or never used Safe Driving Mode.

were unaware of or never used Safe Driving Mode.


82.8%


82.8%


82.8%


82.8%

frequently used the chat

frequently used the

chat

frequently used the chat

frequently used the chat


51.7%


51.7%


51.7%


51.7%

regularly used reactions or raise hand

regularly used

reactions or raise hand

regularly used reactions or raise hand

regularly used reactions or raise hand

Analysis

Analysis

Analysis

Analysis

In the analysis phase, we synthesized research findings into four key user personas representing Zoom’s mobile audience. These personas helped us understand the varying needs of students, teachers, professionals, and parents—each with distinct goals, frustrations, and expectations when using Zoom on the go.

In the analysis phase, we synthesized research findings into four key user personas representing Zoom’s mobile audience. These personas helped us understand the varying needs of students, teachers, professionals, and parents—each with distinct goals, frustrations, and expectations when using Zoom on the go.

In the analysis phase, we synthesized research findings into four key user personas representing Zoom’s mobile audience. These personas helped us understand the varying needs of students, teachers, professionals, and parents—each with distinct goals, frustrations, and expectations when using Zoom on the go.

In the analysis phase, we synthesized research findings into four key user personas representing Zoom’s mobile audience. These personas helped us understand the varying needs of students, teachers, professionals, and parents—each with distinct goals, frustrations, and expectations when using Zoom on the go.

User Personas

User Personas

User Personas

User Personas

The

Busy

Student

Age: 20

Tech Familiarity: High

Usage: Daily

Relies on Zoom mobile for classes but struggles with cluttered navigation. Needs quick access to chat and reactions, and a clean interface that supports multitasking.

Busy
Student

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The

Remote

Manager

Age: 42

Tech Familiarity: Moderate

Usage: Weekly

Uses Zoom to run team meetings but finds key settings hard to locate. Needs a more intuitive layout, quick access to tools, and fewer steps to switch views during busy workdays.

Remote
Manager

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The

Remote

Manager

Age: 42

Tech Familiarity: Moderate

Usage: Weekly

Uses Zoom to run team meetings but finds key settings hard to locate. Needs a more intuitive layout, quick access to tools, and fewer steps to switch views during busy workdays.

Remote
Manager

Click to flip

The

Remote

Manager

Age: 42

Tech Familiarity: Moderate

Usage: Weekly

Uses Zoom to run team meetings but finds key settings hard to locate. Needs a more intuitive layout, quick access to tools, and fewer steps to switch views during busy workdays.

Remote
Manager

Click to flip

The

Remote

Manager

Age: 42

Tech Familiarity: Moderate

Usage: Weekly

Uses Zoom to run team meetings but finds key settings hard to locate. Needs a more intuitive layout, quick access to tools, and fewer steps to switch views during busy workdays.

Remote
Manager

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The

Occasional

Parent User

Age: 35

Tech Familiarity: Low

Usage: Occasionally

Uses Zoom for school meetings but feels overwhelmed by the layout. Needs fewer buttons, clear visuals, and better hierarchy to reduce confusion.

Occasional
Parent User

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The

Occasional

Parent User

Age: 35

Tech Familiarity: Low

Usage: Occasionally

Uses Zoom for school meetings but feels overwhelmed by the layout. Needs fewer buttons, clear visuals, and better hierarchy to reduce confusion.

Occasional
Parent User

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The

Occasional

Parent User

Age: 35

Tech Familiarity: Low

Usage: Occasionally

Uses Zoom for school meetings but feels overwhelmed by the layout. Needs fewer buttons, clear visuals, and better hierarchy to reduce confusion.

Occasional
Parent User

Click to flip

The

Occasional

Parent User

Age: 35

Tech Familiarity: Low

Usage: Occasionally

Uses Zoom for school meetings but feels overwhelmed by the layout. Needs fewer buttons, clear visuals, and better hierarchy to reduce confusion.

Occasional
Parent User

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The

Virtual

Instructor

Age: 54

Tech Familiarity: Moderate

Usage: Daily

Teaches large classes and needs better multitasking on mobile. Struggles with hidden features and limited visibility. Needs quick access to chat, reactions, and meeting tools.

Virtual
Instructor

Click to flip

The

Virtual

Instructor

Age: 54

Tech Familiarity: Moderate

Usage: Daily

Teaches large classes and needs better multitasking on mobile. Struggles with hidden features and limited visibility. Needs quick access to chat, reactions, and meeting tools.

Virtual
Instructor

Click to flip

The

Virtual

Instructor

Age: 54

Tech Familiarity: Moderate

Usage: Daily

Teaches large classes and needs better multitasking on mobile. Struggles with hidden features and limited visibility. Needs quick access to chat, reactions, and meeting tools.

Virtual
Instructor

Click to flip

The

Virtual

Instructor

Age: 54

Tech Familiarity: Moderate

Usage: Daily

Teaches large classes and needs better multitasking on mobile. Struggles with hidden features and limited visibility. Needs quick access to chat, reactions, and meeting tools.

Virtual
Instructor

Click to flip

The

Busy

Student

Age: 20

Tech Familiarity: High

Usage: Daily

Relies on Zoom mobile for classes but struggles with cluttered navigation. Needs quick access to chat and reactions, and a clean interface that supports multitasking.

Busy
Student

Click to flip

The

Busy

Student

Age: 20

Tech Familiarity: High

Usage: Daily

Relies on Zoom mobile for classes but struggles with cluttered navigation. Needs quick access to chat and reactions, and a clean interface that supports multitasking.

Busy
Student

Click to flip

The

Busy

Student

Age: 20

Tech Familiarity: High

Usage: Daily

Relies on Zoom mobile for classes but struggles with cluttered navigation. Needs quick access to chat and reactions, and a clean interface that supports multitasking.

Busy
Student

Click to flip

The

Busy

Student

Age: 20

Tech Familiarity: High

Usage: Daily

Relies on Zoom mobile for classes but struggles with cluttered navigation. Needs quick access to chat and reactions, and a clean interface that supports multitasking.

Busy
Student

Click to flip

The

Remote

Manager

Age: 42

Tech Familiarity: Moderate

Usage: Weekly

Uses Zoom to run team meetings but finds key settings hard to locate. Needs a more intuitive layout, quick access to tools, and fewer steps to switch views during busy workdays.

Remote
Manager

Click to flip

The

Occasional

Parent User

Age: 35

Tech Familiarity: Low

Usage: Occasionally

Uses Zoom for school meetings but feels overwhelmed by the layout. Needs fewer buttons, clear visuals, and better hierarchy to reduce confusion.

Occasional
Parent User

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The

Virtual

Intructor

Age: 54

Tech Familiarity: Moderate

Usage: Daily

Teaches large classes and needs better multitasking on mobile. Struggles with hidden features and limited visibility. Needs quick access to chat, reactions, and meeting tools.

Virtual
Instructor

Click to flip

Pain Points

Pain Points

Pain Points

Pain Points

Unclear hiearchy

Unclear hiearchy

Unclear hiearchy

Unclear hiearchy

Poor Visibility

Poor Visibility

Poor Visibility

Poor Visibility

Too Many Steps

Too Many Steps

Too Many Steps

Too Many Steps

Overwhelming Design

Overwhelming Design

Overwhelming Design

Overwhelming Design

Low Discoverability

Low Discoverability

Low Discoverability

Low Discoverability

Visual Clutter

Visual Clutter

Visual Clutter

Visual Clutter

Hidden Features

Hidden Features

Hidden Features

Hidden Features

Confusing Layout

Confusing Layout

Confusing Layout

Confusing Layout

Feature Overload

Feature Overload

Feature Overload

Feature Overload

Unclear hiearchy

Unclear hiearchy

Unclear hiearchy

Unclear hiearchy

Poor Visibility

Poor Visibility

Poor Visibility

Poor Visibility

Too Many Steps

Too Many Steps

Too Many Steps

Too Many Steps

Overwhelming Design

Overwhelming Design

Overwhelming Design

Overwhelming Design

Low Discoverability

Low Discoverability

Low Discoverability

Low Discoverability

Visual Clutter

Visual Clutter

Visual Clutter

Visual Clutter

Hidden Features

Hidden Features

Hidden Features

Hidden Features

Confusing Layout

Confusing Layout

Confusing Layout

Confusing Layout

Feature Overload

Feature Overload

Feature Overload

Feature Overload

Stage

Stage

Stage

Awareness

Join Class

Join Class

Research &

Consideration

Mute/Unmute

Mute/

Unmute

Decision

Use Chat

Use Chat

Purchase

Use Reaction

Use

Reaction

Post-Purchase

Switch View

Modes

Switch

View

Modes

Action

Action

Action

Encounters WadidSci through

colleague recommendation or

academic conference. Notes the

potential for budget savings.

Joins class from mobile while commuting or multitasking

Joins class from mobile

while commuting or

multitasking

Visits WadidSci website.

Examines product specifications

in detail. Checks for quality and

return policies.

Tries to mute mic quickly while entering late

Tries to mute mic

quickly while entering

late

Contacts WadidSci with

specific questions about

compatibility and durability.

Initiates procurement process.

Tries to open chat and send message to class

Tries to open chat

and send message to

class

Submits order through email

system after receiving required

approvals. Coordinates

delivery timing.

Wants to raise hand or respond during lecture

Wants to raise hand

or respond during

lecture

Unpacks and tests products.

Monitors performance during

initial experiments.

Tries to switch from speaker to gallery mode during discussion

Tries to switch from

speaker to gallery mode

during discussion

Emotions & Thoughts

Emotions

& Thoughts

Emotions & Thoughts

weighing risks

versus rewards

I need to mute

fast during

noise!

I need to mute

fast during

noise!

aNALYTICAL

URGENCY

URGENCY

hopeful

caution

Confusion

Confusion

RELIEF

Curiosity

Curiosity

Cautious

uncertainty

uncertainty

preparing

justification

documents

Where was

the chat again?

Where was

the chat again?

skeptical but

interested in

saving

Did I join the

right meeting?

Did I join the

right meeting?

concerned

about potential

complications

Let me quickly

raise my hand

or react!

Let me quickly

raise my hand

or react!

SLIGHTLY

ANXIOUS

Tension

Tension

growing

confidence in

WadidSci

I want to see

the whole class.

I want to see

the whole class.

Opportunities

Opportunities

Opportunities

Feature prominent

testimonials from clients on

homepage. Create "About Us"

section highlighting scientific

credentials of team members.

Meeting name shown up top with dropdown for details

Meeting name shown

up top with dropdown

for details

Create detailed product

pages with high-resolution

images and comprehensive

specifications. Add shipping

and return policy in FAQs.

Prominent mute and video control buttons

Prominent mute and

video control

buttons

Create a button on each product

page that opens a pre-filled

email, allowing users to quickly

customize their questions and

receive responses.

More accessible chat opened with a simple swipe

More accessible chat

opened with a simple

swipe

Design clear, step-by-step

visuals explaining exactly what

happens after an order email is

sent, with estimated

timeframes for each step.

Reactions placed above input for quicker access mid-chat

Reactions placed above

input for quicker access

mid-chat

Develop a customer portal with

order history and tracking, plus

an integrated feedback form for

seamless support and user

insights

Streamline view toggle inside Menu, with visual previews of each layout

Streamline view toggle

inside Menu, with visual

previews of each layout

User Journey Map for 'The Lab Manager' Persona

User Journey Map for 'The Busy Student' Persona

User Journey Map for 'The Busy Student' Persona

Building on this foundation, we created user journey maps to visualize how these users navigate the app in real scenarios. For the Busy Student, we mapped out core tasks like joining class, accessing chat, and multitasking during meetings—surfacing key friction points around navigation, visibility, and feature discoverability that directly informed our redesign decisions.

Building on this foundation, we created user journey maps to visualize how these users navigate the app in real scenarios. For the Busy Student, we mapped out core tasks like joining class, accessing chat, and multitasking during meetings—surfacing key friction points around navigation, visibility, and feature discoverability that directly informed our redesign decisions.

Building on this foundation, we created user journey maps to visualize how these users navigate the app in real scenarios. For the Busy Student, we mapped out core tasks like joining class, accessing chat, and multitasking during meetings—surfacing key friction points around navigation, visibility, and feature discoverability that directly informed our redesign decisions.

Building on this foundation, we created user journey maps to visualize how these users navigate the app in real scenarios. For the Busy Student, we mapped out core tasks like joining class, accessing chat, and multitasking during meetings—surfacing key friction points around navigation, visibility, and feature discoverability that directly informed our redesign decisions.

Stage

Join Class

Mute/Unmute

Use Chat

Use Reaction

Switch View Modes

Action

Joins class from mobile

while commuting or

multitasking

Tries to mute mic

quickly while entering

late

Tries to open chat

and send message to

class

Wants to raise hand

or respond during

lecture

Tries to switch from

speaker to gallery mode

during discussion

Emotions

&

Thoughts

uncertainty

Did I join the

right meeting?

URGENCY

I need to mute

fast during

noise!

Confusion

Where was

the chat again?

Tension

Let me quickly

raise my hand

or react!

Curiosity

I want to see

the whole class.

Opportunities

Meeting name shown

up top with dropdown

for details

Prominent mute and

video control

buttons

More accessible chat

opened with a simple

swipe

Reactions placed above

input for quicker access

mid-chat

Streamline view toggle

inside Menu, with visual

previews of each layout

User Journey Map for 'The Busy Student' Persona

User Journey Map for 'The Busy Student' Persona

Ideation

Ideation

Ideation

Ideation

Following our analysis phase, each of us created individual sketches for redesign concepts. We then came together to discuss our ideas, identifying key features from each sketch that we felt would best address user needs. This collaborative approach allowed us to synthesize our diverse perspectives into a cohesive vision for the redesign.

Following our analysis phase, each of us created individual sketches for redesign concepts. We then came together to discuss our ideas, identifying key features from each sketch that we felt would best address user needs. This collaborative approach allowed us to synthesize our diverse perspectives into a cohesive vision for the redesign.

Following our analysis phase, each of us created individual sketches for redesign concepts. We then came together to discuss our ideas, identifying key features from each sketch that we felt would best address user needs. This collaborative approach allowed us to synthesize our diverse perspectives into a cohesive vision for the redesign.

Following our analysis phase, each of us created individual sketches for redesign concepts. We then came together to discuss our ideas, identifying key features from each sketch that we felt would best address user needs. This collaborative approach allowed us to synthesize our diverse perspectives into a cohesive vision for the redesign.

Ideation

Sketches

Ideation

Sketches

DRAG TO MOVE

Design & Prototype

Design & Prototype

Design & Prototype

Design & Prototype

After ideation, we moved into wireframing and prototyping to refine the app’s structure and interactions. This phase focused on translating our research insights into accessible, intuitive screen flows—starting with low-fidelity wireframes and ending with high-fidelity prototypes.

After ideation, we moved into wireframing and prototyping to refine the app’s structure and interactions. This phase focused on translating our research insights into accessible, intuitive screen flows—starting with low-fidelity wireframes and ending with high-fidelity prototypes.

After ideation, we moved into wireframing and prototyping to refine the app’s structure and interactions. This phase focused on translating our research insights into accessible, intuitive screen flows—starting with low-fidelity wireframes and ending with high-fidelity prototypes.

After ideation, we moved into wireframing and prototyping to refine the app’s structure and interactions. This phase focused on translating our research insights into accessible, intuitive screen flows—starting with low-fidelity wireframes and ending with high-fidelity prototypes.

We began by creating grayscale wireframes to map out core flows and simplify navigation. Key elements included a trimmed-down nav bar, vertical swipe chat access, and dropdowns for meeting settings—each shaped by user feedback and accessibility goals.

We began by creating grayscale wireframes to map out core flows and simplify navigation. Key elements included a trimmed-down nav bar, vertical swipe chat access, and dropdowns for meeting settings—each shaped by user feedback and accessibility goals.

We began by creating grayscale wireframes to map out core flows and simplify navigation. Key elements included a trimmed-down nav bar, vertical swipe chat access, and dropdowns for meeting settings—each shaped by user feedback and accessibility goals.

We began by creating grayscale wireframes to map out core flows and simplify navigation. Key elements included a trimmed-down nav bar, vertical swipe chat access, and dropdowns for meeting settings—each shaped by user feedback and accessibility goals.

Building on these wireframes, we developed polished, interactive prototypes in Figma that brought our solutions to life. These mockups emphasized clarity, ease of use, and responsiveness—refining layout, contrast, and interactions to meet the needs of Zoom’s mobile users more effectively.

Building on these wireframes, we developed polished, interactive prototypes in Figma that brought our solutions to life. These mockups emphasized clarity, ease of use, and responsiveness—refining layout, contrast, and interactions to meet the needs of Zoom’s mobile users more effectively.

Building on these wireframes, we developed polished, interactive prototypes in Figma that brought our solutions to life. These mockups emphasized clarity, ease of use, and responsiveness—refining layout, contrast, and interactions to meet the needs of Zoom’s mobile users more effectively.

Building on these wireframes, we developed polished, interactive prototypes in Figma that brought our solutions to life. These mockups emphasized clarity, ease of use, and responsiveness—refining layout, contrast, and interactions to meet the needs of Zoom’s mobile users more effectively.

We minimized the nav bar to just the essential icons (mute, video, menu), added a fullscreen button at the top right, and clearly displayed the meeting name with a dropdown. A visual cue at the bottom hints at swipe-up access to chat, helping users interact without clutter.

We minimized the nav bar to just the essential icons (mute, video, menu), added a fullscreen button at the top right, and clearly displayed the meeting name with a dropdown. A visual cue at the bottom hints at swipe-up access to chat, helping users interact without clutter.

We minimized the nav bar to just the essential icons (mute, video, menu), added a fullscreen button at the top right, and clearly displayed the meeting name with a dropdown. A visual cue at the bottom hints at swipe-up access to chat, helping users interact without clutter.

We minimized the nav bar to just the essential icons (mute, video, menu), added a fullscreen button at the top right, and clearly displayed the meeting name with a dropdown. A visual cue at the bottom hints at swipe-up access to chat, helping users interact without clutter.

Swiping once reveals a minimized chat overlay; swiping twice expands it fully. We embedded reactions and hand raise directly within the chat to streamline interaction and reduce the need for switching views.

Swiping once reveals a minimized chat overlay; swiping twice expands it fully. We embedded reactions and hand raise directly within the chat to streamline interaction and reduce the need for switching views.

Swiping once reveals a minimized chat overlay; swiping twice expands it fully. We embedded reactions and hand raise directly within the chat to streamline interaction and reduce the need for switching views.

Swiping once reveals a minimized chat overlay; swiping twice expands it fully. We embedded reactions and hand raise directly within the chat to streamline interaction and reduce the need for switching views.

Instead of a separate screen, users can now tap the meeting name to view key details like ID, host, passcode, and link—plus a link to more settings. This reduces cognitive load by limiting unnecessary information on entry.

Instead of a separate screen, users can now tap the meeting name to view key details like ID, host, passcode, and link—plus a link to more settings. This reduces cognitive load by limiting unnecessary information on entry.

Instead of a separate screen, users can now tap the meeting name to view key details like ID, host, passcode, and link—plus a link to more settings. This reduces cognitive load by limiting unnecessary information on entry.

Instead of a separate screen, users can now tap the meeting name to view key details like ID, host, passcode, and link—plus a link to more settings. This reduces cognitive load by limiting unnecessary information on entry.

The redesigned menu is compact and icon-supported. We removed features like reactions and fullscreen (now integrated elsewhere), while adding useful tools like Share Screen. Menu items are grouped more clearly to speed up navigation

The redesigned menu is compact and icon-supported. We removed features like reactions and fullscreen (now integrated elsewhere), while adding useful tools like Share Screen. Menu items are grouped more clearly to speed up navigation

The redesigned menu is compact and icon-supported. We removed features like reactions and fullscreen (now integrated elsewhere), while adding useful tools like Share Screen. Menu items are grouped more clearly to speed up navigation

The redesigned menu is compact and icon-supported. We removed features like reactions and fullscreen (now integrated elsewhere), while adding useful tools like Share Screen. Menu items are grouped more clearly to speed up navigation

Users can access view modes from the menu. Both Speaker and Gallery layouts are visually previewed. In Gallery mode, we added pagination ("Page 1/2") to help users understand how many participants are visible and navigate easily.

Users can access view modes from the menu. Both Speaker and Gallery layouts are visually previewed. In Gallery mode, we added pagination ("Page 1/2") to help users understand how many participants are visible and navigate easily.

Users can access view modes from the menu. Both Speaker and Gallery layouts are visually previewed. In Gallery mode, we added pagination ("Page 1/2") to help users understand how many participants are visible and navigate easily.

Users can access view modes from the menu. Both Speaker and Gallery layouts are visually previewed. In Gallery mode, we added pagination ("Page 1/2") to help users understand how many participants are visible and navigate easily.

See It in Action

See It in Action

See It in Action

See It in Action

Explore an interactive prototype of the redesigned Zoom mobile app, highlighting key meeting flows such as chat, reactions, and view mode switching. Built in Figma, this prototype reflects accessibility-driven UI decisions shaped by user research and usability testing.

Explore an interactive prototype of the redesigned Zoom mobile app, highlighting key meeting flows such as chat, reactions, and view mode switching. Built in Figma, this prototype reflects accessibility-driven UI decisions shaped by user research and usability testing.

Explore an interactive prototype of the redesigned Zoom mobile app, highlighting key meeting flows such as chat, reactions, and view mode switching. Built in Figma, this prototype reflects accessibility-driven UI decisions shaped by user research and usability testing.

Explore an interactive prototype of the redesigned Zoom mobile app, highlighting key meeting flows such as chat, reactions, and view mode switching. Built in Figma, this prototype reflects accessibility-driven UI decisions shaped by user research and usability testing.

Outcomes & Lessons

Outcomes

& Lessons

Outcomes & Lessons

Outcomes & Lessons

This project provided valuable learning opportunities in several areas.

This project provided valuable learning opportunities in several areas.

This project provided valuable learning opportunities in several areas.

This project provided valuable learning opportunities in several areas.

Our Zoom redesign achieved unanimous improvement in navigation, with users successfully interacting with new features on initial attempts.

Improved Navigation

We experienced how crucial thorough user research is in guiding effective design decisions, including removing features based on direct feedback.

User Research Value

The project developed our prototyping techniques while working within a collaborative design environment.

Prototyping Skills

Despite scheduling challenges and limited testing opportunities, we successfully adapted to constraints throughout the design process.

Adaptability

Our Zoom redesign achieved unanimous improvement in navigation, with users successfully interacting with new features on initial attempts.

Improved Navigation

We experienced how crucial thorough user research is in guiding effective design decisions, including removing features based on direct feedback.

User Research Value

The project developed our prototyping techniques while working within a collaborative design environment.

Prototyping Skills

Despite scheduling challenges and limited testing opportunities, we successfully adapted to constraints throughout the design process.

Adaptability

Our Zoom redesign achieved unanimous improvement in navigation, with users successfully interacting with new features on initial attempts.

Improved Navigation

We experienced how crucial thorough user research is in guiding effective design decisions, including removing features based on direct feedback.

User Research Value

The project developed our prototyping techniques while working within a collaborative design environment.

Prototyping Skills

Despite scheduling challenges and limited testing opportunities, we successfully adapted to constraints throughout the design process.

Adaptability

Our Zoom redesign achieved unanimous improvement in navigation, with users successfully interacting with new features on initial attempts.

Improved Navigation

We experienced how crucial thorough user research is in guiding effective design decisions, including removing features based on direct feedback.

User Research Value

The project developed our prototyping techniques while working within a collaborative design environment.

Prototyping Skills

Despite scheduling challenges and limited testing opportunities, we successfully adapted to constraints throughout the design process.

Adaptability

The resulting mobile app redesign successfully achieved our primary goal of improving navigation and user experience

The resulting mobile app redesign successfully achieved our primary goal of improving navigation and user experience

The resulting mobile app redesign successfully achieved our primary goal of improving navigation and user experience

The resulting mobile app redesign successfully achieved our primary goal of improving navigation and user experience