PEAK App Case Study – Apple Zen Hero
PEAK App Case Study
Personalized Education AI Kit
Bridging the gap between advanced AI capabilities and classroom reality through curated, standards-aligned curricula and community support designed for educators' busy lives.

My Role

Lead UX/UI Designer

Developer

Alireza Hamedbaghi

Duration

6 months

Platform

iOS Mobile App

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Project Background
I led the end-to-end design of PEAK, creating a comprehensive education platform that bridges the gap between advanced AI capabilities and classroom reality. The focus was on building a scalable foundation that serves diverse educator needs while identifying opportunities to enhance the teaching journey with AI-specific features that make lesson planning more intuitive and drive student engagement.
XFN Partners
1 Developer, Content Designer, UX Researcher
Target Users
K-12 Educators & Teachers
Market Gap
No centralized AI education platform
Why should we focus on AI education tools?
As AI technology rapidly advances, there's a growing disconnect between educational institutions and technology adoption. Teachers express strong interest in AI integration but lack the resources, time, and centralized support needed to effectively implement these tools in their classrooms.
Our Goals
  • Successful AI Integration Create a seamless experience for all educators to discover, learn, and implement AI tools in their teaching practice.
  • Consistent Design System Maintain visual alignment across all educational platforms while establishing PEAK as the go-to AI education resource.
  • Reduce Implementation Time Provide ready-to-use, standards-aligned content that saves teachers preparation time and increases confidence.
  • Build Educator Community Foster collaboration and peer learning through a supportive network of AI-forward educators.
Smart Search Experience

Smart Search Experience

Intelligent search powered by AI to help educators quickly find the exact tools and resources they need

👩‍🏫 Meet Sarah
4th Grade Teacher · 8 years experience · Title I School
Goals
  • Engage students with innovative teaching methods
  • Save time on lesson planning
  • Ensure district standards are met
  • Build confidence with new tech
  • Connect with fellow educators
Behaviors
  • Uses phone during lunch breaks
  • Checks teacher groups before new tools
  • Downloads lessons on Sunday
  • Prefers tutorials under 5 minutes
Frustrations
  • Hard to find quality AI educational tools
  • Struggles to integrate multiple resources
  • Lacks peer support
  • Overwhelmed by rapid AI change
  • No time to create lessons from scratch
Context
  • Works 50+ hour weeks
  • Resource-constrained school
  • Balances innovation and proven methods
  • Tech-curious but cautious
"I want to help my students with AI tools, but I don't know where to start or what's actually effective."

Wireframes

High-fidelity prototypes were developed to showcase the core visual design and functionality of the PEAK platform's main screens. These prototypes demonstrate the clean, minimalist aesthetic, key UI components, and realistic content across the four primary app sections, providing insight into the essential user experience and design direction.

Browse Lessons

  • The Browse Lessons interface features a clean header with filtering capabilities, allowing teachers to search by topic, standard, or AI tool. Subject-based filter chips (All, English, Math, Science, History, Art, Creative, Language) enable quick content discovery, while grade-level filters (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12) help teachers find age-appropriate curricula. The search functionality allows for granular exploration of the 14+ available AI-ready lessons.

  • Each lesson is presented in a card format displaying essential information: title, brief description, subject area, grade level, duration, difficulty level, and star ratings. Featured lessons are highlighted with special badges, while AI tool indicators (Writing Assistant, Research Assistant, etc.) help teachers understand the technology integration. Clear "By Tina Korani" attribution builds trust, and the standardized layout enables quick scanning and comparison of available options.

AI Tools Guide

  • The AI Tools Guide features category-based navigation (All, Writing, Research, Math, Creative, Language) with a prominent search function for specific tool discovery. The "Most Popular" featured section highlights the AI Writing Assistant with compelling statistics and a direct "Try Demo" call-to-action, making tool adoption more accessible for hesitant educators.

  • Each tool section provides comprehensive information including difficulty levels, time estimates, user adoption rates, and key features. The live demo preview section shows before/after examples (like the cat writing enhancement) with clear transformations, helping teachers understand practical applications. "Try Demo" and "Learn More" buttons provide hands-on exploration opportunities, while feature lists (Grammar check, Style suggestions, Plagiarism detection) detail specific capabilities for informed tool selection.

Standard Aligned

  • The Standards Aligned interface provides comprehensive filtering by educational framework (All Standards, Common Core, NGSS, NCSS, State Standards) with clear statistical overview (156 Total Standards, 89 AI Lessons, 12 Subjects). Multi-level filtering by grade level and subject enables precise standards discovery, while the "Clear All" function allows easy filter reset for new searches.

  • Individual standards cards display complete compliance information including standard codes (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.3, NGSS.MS-ETS1-1), detailed descriptions, and compatible AI tools. Each card shows example AI lessons that address the standard, lesson counts, and direct navigation to aligned curricula. The hierarchical information presentation helps teachers verify curriculum compliance while discovering relevant AI-enhanced lesson plans.

Teacher Community

  • The Teacher Community hub showcases active engagement with real-time statistics (2,547 Active Teachers, 23 Discussions Today) and connection messaging. Filter tabs (All, Discussions, Resources, Success Stories, Q&A) organize content types, while the trending discussions section highlights popular topics like "Assessment in the AI Age" with participant counts and engagement metrics.

  • The main feed presents teacher-generated content with profile images, credentials, and timestamps creating authentic peer-to-peer learning. Posts include practical discussions about AI ethics, success stories with quantifiable results (+85% Engagement, 98% Participation, 4.8/5 Satisfaction), and resource sharing. Interaction elements (likes, comments, shares) foster community engagement, while "Join" and "View Thread" buttons facilitate deeper participation in relevant conversations.

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