Curi Curi AI-Mentorskapsplatform by Chiwon Lee

Curi Curi AI-Mentorskapsplatform by Chiwon Lee is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award in Yster in Mobiele Tegnologieë, Toepassings en Sagteware Ontwerp Competition Category.

YsterMobiel· 2025

Curi Curi AI-Mentorskapsplatform

by Chiwon Lee

Client: Cogito

A' Design Award in Yster Winner in Mobiel Category

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The Design

About Curi Curi AI-Mentorskapsplatform

Curi is 'n AI-mentorskapsplatform wat Agentiese AI en gevorderde LLMs benut om hoëgehalte loopbaanleiding te lewer. Deur gebruik te maak van werklike mentordata, pas Curi mentees dinamies by AI-mentors aan op grond van hul belangstellings, wat naatlose, drukvrye interaksies moontlik maak. Ontwerp om die geleentheidskloof wat aan die digitale kloof gekoppel is aan te spreek, demokratiseer Curi toegang tot mentorskap deur gepersonaliseerde, data-gedrewe loopbaaninsigte te verskaf. Ongeag maatskaplike agtergrond, verkry gebruikers 'n intelligente en aanpasbare mentor wat in staat is om pasgemaakte advies te bied, wat die gaping tussen ambisie en geleentheid oorbrug.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Yster

Curi Curi AI-Mentorskapsplatform is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Yster, 'n prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan goeie ontwerpe wat voldoen aan die professionele en industriële vereistes wat van goed ontwerpte skeppings verwag word. Wenners in Yster toon groot vaardigheid, hoë spesialisasie, kundige begrip en die kreatiewe vermoë van hul skeppers. Daar word verwag dat Curi Curi AI-Mentorskapsplatform 'n hoog aangeskrewe, bewonderde en gekoesterde skepping is wat prakties en innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Yster gewen het, integreer die beste praktyke in die bedryf en het bekwame tegniese kenmerke gekoppel aan kundigheid en talent. Curi Curi AI-Mentorskapsplatform word gerespekteer vir sy deeglikheid en is ontwerp om verbeterings in lewensgehalte te bied wat help om die wêreld 'n beter plek te maak.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Curi is an accessible AI mentoring platform designed to bridge the career opportunity gap. It features an Agentic AI mentor, trained on real mentor data, that adapts to users' interests and needs. By providing a pressure-free space for mentees to ask questions and explore careers, Curi ensures quality mentorship is always within reach. Through intelligent matching and seamless interaction, it empowers users to gain insights, build confidence, and navigate their professional journeys with ease.
Dimensions & Packaging: The design dimensions are 393px by 852px, optimized for iPhone 14 & 15 Pro and iPhone 16. The interface is scalable, ensuring adaptability across various screen sizes. AI mentors are trained in career-related information, with a focus on technology and fields popular among high school and college students. All data fed to AI avatars is carefully screened for quality and accuracy, ensuring reliable guidance.
Tags: Mentoring, AI, Generative AI, User Experience, Opportunity Divide
Production Technology: The research and design process leveraged Figma and FigJam for prototyping, Blender for 3D visualization, and the OpenAI API for AI-driven prototyping, ensuring a seamless and innovative workflow.
Design Challenge: The research challenge focused on understanding the needs of users affected by the opportunity divide caused by the digital gap. A key insight revealed that mentees often feel pressured to ask intelligent questions despite limited career knowledge, while mentors struggle to allocate time for minor inquiries. To bridge this gap, the Agentic AI mentor was created, allowing mentees to ask career-related questions freely while helping mentors manage their time more effectively.
Research: This research combined quantitative and qualitative methods to explore the challenges mentors and mentees face with traditional mentoring platforms. The goal was to uncover key pain points and improve the mentoring experience. Data was collected, analyzed, and synthesized into actionable insights to inform a more effective and user-centered solution.
Inspiration: This design redefines mentorship by addressing the opportunity divide created by the digital divide. The goal is to make quality mentoring accessible to those who need it most. Through in-depth user research and competitive analysis, we identified key challenges in existing platforms, uncovering gaps in usability, accessibility, and engagement. These insights shaped a more intuitive, impactful solution that empowers individuals to connect, learn, and grow without barriers.
Project Duration: Launched in 2024, the project was developed remotely by a team of designers and researchers across New York, Singapore, Seoul, and California, fostering a global collaboration.
Operation Flow: Users step into Curi, choose an industry, position, and location, and get matched with an AI mentor built on real professional insights. The AI mentor adapts, offering tailored career guidance through seamless, interactive conversations. Key moments include selecting a mentor, exploring insights, and diving into real mentor stories. Curi transforms career discovery, making it intuitive, engaging, and packed with real-world wisdom for better decision-making.
Team Members: Chiwon Lee
Lauren Choi
Seongbin Lee
Hyunjong Joo
Giah Kim
Hyobin Cho
Yeji Shim