Onboarding Flow Design - Education App
My Thought Process Behind This Onboarding Flow
When designing this onboarding experience, my main goal was to make it quick, engaging, and actually useful—without overwhelming the user. I wanted it to feel effortless while still making an impact. Here’s how I approached it:
Screen 1: Unlock Your Potential – Setting the Tone
I started with a strong, motivating message: “Unlock Your Potential.” Right away, I want users to feel like this app is designed for them, to help them grow at their own pace. The subtext keeps it simple—personalized, interactive, and no pressure. The illustration supports this by showing someone unlocking their learning journey, making it feel approachable. I also kept the navigation minimal. A clear progress indicator, a “Skip” option (because not everyone wants to go through onboarding), and a simple “Continue” button. No unnecessary distractions.
Screen 2: Learn, Practice, Grow – Giving Users a Clear Picture
This screen is all about setting expectations. I wanted to break down the learning process into three simple steps—learn, practice, grow. No fluff, just the essentials. The subtext is even shorter here because the headline says enough. Visually, I used an illustration of Superman to emphasize the theme of "Learn, Practice, Grow.” This subtly reinforces the idea that learning here is structured but also rewarding. It’s not just passive content—you actually do things and see progress.
Screen 3: Your Learning, Your Way – Making It Personal
By the final screen, I wanted to shift the focus to the user. “Your Learning, Your Way” reassures them that they’re in control. The subtext nudges them to share their interests, which sets the stage for personalization.
I also changed the CTA from “Continue” to “Get Started” here. This small shift signals that this is the final step—they’re ready to dive in. The illustration of someone searching with a magnifying glass reinforces that sense of discovery.
I wanted this to feel intuitive, not like a tutorial users are forced to sit through. It’s just enough to get them excited and ready to explore.
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5 reviews
This onboarding flow feels so clean and effortless, making it a joy to navigate. The black-and-white illustrations add a refined and artistic touch, perfectly complementing the minimalist aesthetic. Everything feels well-structured and easy to follow, creating a welcoming first impression. It could be even more engaging with illustrations that represent a wider range of concepts, but you’ve already built such a strong foundation. Keep going—your attention to simplicity and clarity shines through beautifully!
I really like the simplicity of the design; it's clear and easy to follow. A small prototype showcasing the interaction would have been great, especially since it’s just three screens and a short onboarding process.
- As another person mentioned, the illustrations are nice, but I feel they don’t fully capture the message. The second illustration is a bit more detailed than the others, which makes it feel slightly out of place in comparison.
- I also found myself looking for the "Skip" button below the “Continue” button, but in this case, it's not necessary. The placement of the "Skip" at the top right works, but personally, I expect it below the primary CTA.
- Also, I think the Continue button would feel more intuitive if it said "Continue" instead of just showing an arrow.
- Lastly, on the final screen, there’s really no need for the "Skip" button, since there’s nothing to skip at that point.
Great work! Just a few tweaks here and there would enhance the flow even further.
Hello Ipek, congrats on your project! I like the black-and white illustrations you involved in the onboarding flow as well as condensed micro-content used.
Personally, I wish the illustrations are more relevant to the content. At the moment, all of them are just different ways to show the idea of "reading books". For example, what about showing the visuals that's more about "unlocking something", like opening a door or unlocking the mysterious chest of knowledge gems?
On more thing, as I see the colors used are simply black and white. I wonder why you present the screen mockups on a gradient orange-yellow background? The title text used for description is also different from ones used in the screens. The consistency styling from the product to the showcase should help you to show more of professionalism.
Wish you have a nice day, Ipek.
I really like the black-and-white illustration design you've created it goes very well with the app vibes. The monochrome style works beautifully with the app’s overall aesthetic, giving it a clean, sleek, and sophisticated feel. The use of black and white creates a strong contrast, which enhances readability and draws attention to key elements, making the interface feel balanced and focused. The illustrations add a unique, artistic touch that doesn’t overwhelm the content, maintaining a minimalistic but engaging vibe. I think the simplicity of the color scheme also helps in reducing visual clutter, allowing users to concentrate on their reading experience without distraction. Overall, this design feels elegant and modern, and it really enhances the overall user experience in a subtle yet impactful way. Great job on integrating illustrations that are both functional and visually appealing!
Navigating this onboarding process is a breeze – it's so smooth and enjoyable! The simple black-and-white drawings give it a classy and artistic feel that matches the clean look perfectly. It's all organized really well and super easy to understand, making you feel welcome right away. Adding some more diverse illustrations could make it even better, but honestly, it's already fantastic. You've done an amazing job keeping it simple and clear!
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