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User Research and User Experience Design for AI-Powered Career Path Explorer App

Open Opened on September 1, 2025
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SparkPath
SparkPath
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Ally Gaeckle
Ally Gaeckle
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Project
60 hours per learner
Learner
Anywhere
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Artificial intelligence Data analysis UI design UX design Website development
Skills
ui/ux research user experience (ux) design ui/ux wireframing ui/ux strategy interviewing skills
Details

SparkPath is developing a new AI-powered Path Explorer to help students generate career paths that feel meaningful and fulfilling. The goal of this project is to gather user feedback and insights by conducting interviews with students, analyzing results, and helping refine the platform’s user experience.


Students participating in this project will gain hands-on experience in qualitative research, interviewing techniques, insight generation, and data analysis. They will contribute directly to building an intuitive, student-focused AI experience that supports meaningful career exploration.

Deliverables

Students will complete the following tasks:

  1. Conduct interviews with students to test the Path Explorer AI platform.
  2. Collect and organize qualitative and quantitative data from user sessions.
  3. Analyze interview results to identify trends, pain points, and opportunities.
  4. Summarize findings in clear reports and visualizations.
  5. Provide actionable recommendations for improving the user experience.
  6. Present insights to the SparkPath team to inform platform development.
  7. Create hi-fi wireframes that address pains identified in user research.
  8. Present wireframes to the SparkPath team to inform platform development.
Mentorship
Domain expertise and knowledge

Providing specialized knowledge in the project subject area, with industry context.

Skills, knowledge and expertise

Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.

Hands-on support

Direct involvement in project tasks, offering guidance, and demonstrating techniques.

Tools and/or resources

Providing access to necessary tools, software, and resources required for project completion.

Regular meetings

Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.

Supported causes

The global challenges this project addresses, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more about all 17 SDGs here.

Quality education

About the company

Company
https://www.mysparkpath.com
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
2 - 10 employees
Education

SparkPath was founded to help students create extraordinary careers by exploring the real-world challenges that inspire them.

Over 100,000 students have used SparkPath to explore careers and gain clarity on their future.

By changing mindsets through innovative programs, coaching, and career tools, SparkPath helps the next generation discover their values, interests, and talents and visualize how they can make a real and unique contribution to the world.