Gmind AI
Gmind AI is a global ed-tech platform designed to empower educators through AI-driven tools that simplify lesson planning, streamline administrative tasks, and personalize learning experiences. it’s a smart companion that helps teachers focus more on students and less on paperwork.
Industry
Ed-Tech
My Roles
User Research, Website Design
Core Challenges
Despite the increasing integration of technology in classrooms, educators still face several persistent pain points:
Administrative overload: Lesson planning, assessment creation, and curriculum mapping consume time that could be spent teaching.
Lack of localization: Most digital tools are built generically and don’t support multilingual or culturally relevant content.
Tool fatigue: Teachers juggle multiple apps for different tasks, leading to friction, confusion, and burnout.
Limited access to research support: Educators and researchers lack tools that can generate meaningful insights or aid academic writing.
The challenge was clear: design a unified, inclusive platform that is powerful enough for institutions but intuitive enough for the everyday teacher.
Research Methodology:
Given the global and diverse nature of the users, I adopted a mixed-method research approach focused on real classroom experiences:
User Interviews: Spoke with 15+ educators from primary to tertiary levels across different regions in Nigeria.
Surveys: Collected feedback from over 100 teachers and academic support staff to identify top pain points
Competitor Benchmarking: Analyzed tools like ChatGPT in education, Notion, and Canva for Education to find gaps in user experience
Key Findings:
Teachers want fewer tools and simplicity are critical
Content must be culturally relevant, easy to customize, and fast to generate
Multilingual access isn’t a “nice-to-have”; it’s essential for inclusivity
Most educators are not tech-savvy and need guidance throughout the platform
Design Approach
At the heart of Gmind AI’s design was a simple goal: make powerful AI tools feel effortless and intuitive for educators everywhere.
To bring that to life, I structured the experience around three core pillars:
A Smart Workspace for Educators
I designed a clean, focused hub where teachers can generate lesson plans, quizzes, and classroom content in seconds. Everything is modular, multilingual, and built to save time without compromising quality.
A Research Partner That Works Like Magic
For academic staff and learners, I built a research assistant that does more than suggest. It analyzes, summarizes, and helps shape papers with academic precision. A split-screen editor and smart data tools made the process seamless.
Personalized Insights, Smarter Teaching
I designed dashboards that adapt to each user’s workflow, offering teaching tips, productivity tracking, and tailored recommendations whether you're a solo educator or part of a large institution.
The interface is clean and academic. The system is fully responsive, and the experience is grounded in simplicity. Every design decision centered on empowering educators to do what they do best: teach, inspire, and lead.
Project Outcome
Gmind AI successfully bridges the gap between advanced technology and human-centered education. By reducing friction, simplifying content generation, and offering multilingual support, the platform transforms the way educators work.
Key Results Within the First Three Months:
32% increase in daily active usage among educators
41% reduction in time spent on lesson planning and content creation.
88% of users reported improved workflow efficiency.
95% satisfaction rate in multilingual support and cultural relevance.
App adoption exceeded early-stage projections by 27%, driven by strong institutional interest.
Key Takeaways
Design with empathy: Real educators shaped every feature, addressing their real challenges.
Keep it simple: Clear navigation and smart defaults make a powerful platform easy to use.
Prioritize accessibility: Multilingual and inclusive design ensures the platform works for everyone.
