Strengthening connections through communal language learning with Kin.

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ROLE


Full Stack Product Designer

TIMELINE


4 months

SKILLS


Product Design

Interaction Design

Prototyping

TOOLS


Figma

OVERVIEW

Cultural Language Learning


Kin is a cultural language learning app that helps users connect with their heritage and family through an immersive, culture-first approach. Unlike general platforms like Duolingo, Kin goes beyond basic language learning by integrating cultural traditions, family stories, and community connections. Its personalized, intuitive interface enables users to explore their heritage while strengthening familial ties.


Kin isn’t just about mastering a language—it’s about bridging cultural and linguistic divides to foster meaningful relationships with loved ones, no matter where they live. By focusing on heritage languages and cultural traditions, the app helps users communicate across generations and borders, building deeper connections and a sense of unity within families.

FINAL PRODUCT

Set up



Set up learning groups by choosing a language, with one learner and one teacher. Teachers can assign lessons for learners to complete. Meeting calls are set up through the app to practice the lessons learned.

FINAL PRODUCT

Respond



Prompts are personalized to foster conversational language learning and learners can practice writing and speaking skills. Voice notes, written responses and images create more personalized messages to help build relationships on top of the language learning.

FINAL PRODUCT

Past Lesson Feed



Look back at old lessons to keep track of progress and look back at messages.

FINAL PRODUCT

Regular calls



Calls are taken through the up according to desired schedules previous notes and lessons are there to guide virtual conversations.

© Riya Bobde 2023

© Riya Bobde 2023

© Riya Bobde 2023