AI-POWERED photo curation
Memento - Meaningful Photo Curation
This project was my Master’s capstone project, completed in a team of two designers and two researchers. We explored how people curate and preserve meaningful photos, focusing on reducing decision fatigue through guided, event-based interactions. The outcome was a high-fidelity product concept designed to make photo organization more intentional and manageable.
Timeline
10 weeks, from Initial Research to high-fidelity prototypes and evaluation
Background
Memento is a photo curation concept designed to help users organize and preserve meaningful memories rather than manage storage. The project explored how guided interactions and event-based grouping could reduce decision fatigue and make photo curation more intentional and manageable.
This category details the step-by-step approach taken during the project, including research, planning, design, development, testing, and optimization phases.
Research & Planning
Conducted user interviews, literature review, and competitive analysis to understand photo curation behaviors, pain points, and motivations. Identified decision fatigue and lack of structure as primary barriers to meaningful organization.
Design & Prototyping
Developed low- and high-fidelity prototypes to explore different curation flows, including event grouping and guided prompts. Iterated designs through rapid testing and feedback sessions.
Development & Implementation
Built an interactive high-fidelity prototype simulating AI-assisted grouping and guided curation flows. Focused on clarity, minimal cognitive load, and reversible actions.
Testing & Optimization
Conducted usability testing using task-based scenarios. Refined navigation, labeling, and interaction feedback based on observed friction points and user feedback.
The resulting AI-powered scheduling app offers a seamless user experience, allowing individuals and businesses to effortlessly manage their schedules.
Event-based Grouping
Photos are organized by events to match users’ mental models and reduce overwhelm.
Guided Curation
Small batches and reflective prompts help users make intentional decisions without fatigue.
Clear Interactions & Gamified Feedback
Voting actions and progress indicators make outcomes understandable and predictable.
Here, the outcomes and achievements of the project are highlighted, including user feedback, adoption rates, and industry recognition.
Reduced Cognitive Load
Users reported feeling less overwhelmed during the curation process.
Improved Meaningful Selection
Event grouping and prompts helped users identify important photos more easily.
Positive Usability Feedback
Participants found the overall flow intuitive after minimal onboarding.