Painpoint 1
Purposeful Networking is inefficient, and mentally suffering.
Meetpals
A social app designed to enhance career opportunities and establish a sense of belonging of new environment by easing networking pressure for international students.
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Overview
Foreign students taking post-graduction jobs in US
All majors STEM majors
252015105
Bachelor’s graduates
Master’s graduates
Source: Researcher’s calculations using data from IPEDS and other source
During the 2022-2023 academic year, there were about 1 million international students in the U.S. These students faced more challenges and difficulties in the job market compared to other job seekers, especially in a downturn economy.
Problem Statement
Painpoint 2
Struggle to find right person and appropriate approaches.
Painpoint 3
Scattered, complex visa info causes confusion.
Challenge
How might we help international students overcome unique challenges in job seeking—especially the pressure of networking and the uncertainty of visa restrictions?
Impact
25Net Promoter Score, with room for improvement.
85%Users felt a stronger sense of belonging in the new environment.
72%Users reported feeling “less pressure” to network.
Prototypes
If you’re curious about the journey behind the final design — the twists, turns, and lightbulb moments — the full slide deck has all the details.
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Highlight Features
Explore Group Meets
Group Meets are interest or professional based social activities.
Users can discover and join their favorite Group Meets through the Explore Page.
Once joined, the Group Meets will be added to the “Upcoming Meets” section on the Me Page for easy access and tracking.
1 on 1 Match
1v1 Match is a feature designed to help users connect one-on-one with others who share similar interests, professions, or educational backgrounds.
Visa Calendar
Meetpals generates personalized Visa Reminders based on the enrollment date, graduation date, and major information provided during registration.
The system provides timely reminders tailored to the user’s academic stage, helping them prepare necessary visa materials.
Additionally, it offers useful posts and recommended Meets related to the visa application process.
Takeaways
- The job application process is often lengthy and complex, making it challenging to quickly pinpoint key focus areas and establish a clear direction. User pain points can be identified and prioritized by analyzing research data and studying competitor products.
- Everyone has their own approach to interface design, making it challenging to maintain a consistent design style. At the initial design stage, it’s essential to establish a unified design system and create all interfaces as flexible, reusable components.
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If you’re curious about the journey behind the final design — the twists, turns, and lightbulb moments — the full slide deck has all the details.
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