Signs AI
Signs AI
What Makes Learning Feel Human?
What Makes Learning Feel Human?
American Sign Language, Education, Case Study
American Sign Language, Education, Case Study
UX & UI, AI
UX & UI, AI
2025
2025

A 3-week UX research exploration for Signs AI, a platform for learning American Sign Language. The project focused on how avatar design influences user trust, engagement, and approachability. Findings led to a micro UI redesign, including a new onboarding experience and an improved introduction to the lesson.
A 3-week UX research exploration for Signs AI, a platform for learning American Sign Language. The project focused on how avatar design influences user trust, engagement, and approachability. Findings led to a micro UI redesign, including a new onboarding experience and an improved introduction to the lesson.
Previously…
The mascot was a faceless robot that felt impersonal and disconnected from the Deaf and HoH community.
The mascot was a faceless robot that felt impersonal and disconnected from the Deaf and HoH community.
Redesigned…
A playful mascot, facial expressions, and a bold rounded art style create an inviting platform that encourages users to learn, contribute, and connect with the Deaf and HoH community.








The video tracking and AI-powered tools are innovated by NVIDIA and integrated into the Signs AI platform for improved accuracy, performance, and data collection.
The video tracking and AI-powered tools are innovated by NVIDIA and integrated into the Signs AI platform for improved accuracy, performance, and data collection.
I created 12+ customized characters, 18 icons, and a custom gradient background.
I created 12+ customized characters, 18 icons, and a custom gradient background.






Survey
Survey
I surveyed 6 participants to gather feedback on their experience and response to different mascot interactions.
I surveyed 6 participants to gather feedback on their experience and response to different mascot interactions.
Survey Results
Survey Results