Microsoft • Copilot for EDU • 2023
Empowering teachers and students through Gen-AI
Microsoft • Copilot for EDU • 2023
Empowering teachers and students through Gen-AI
problem
Students in higher education struggle to bridge the gap between academic research and creative output using fragmented mobile tools.
problem
Students in higher education struggle to bridge the gap between academic research and creative output using fragmented mobile tools.
solution
A Generative AI-powered canvas within the M365 ecosystem that automates content loading and provides contextual "Copilot" editing tools to streamline the student workflow.
solution
A Generative AI-powered canvas within the M365 ecosystem that automates content loading and provides contextual "Copilot" editing tools to streamline the student workflow.
impact
Reduced time-to-first-draft and unified research-to-canvas transitions within a single mobile ecosystem.
impact
Reduced time-to-first-draft and unified research-to-canvas transitions within a single mobile ecosystem.
business context
For Microsoft, the "EDU" sector is a critical entry point for long-term ecosystem loyalty.
By solving the mobile creation gap, we prevent "ecosystem leakage" where students move to other tools for quick assignments.
This project explores how AI can make the M365 mobile suite a primary creation hub rather than just a document viewer.
business context
For Microsoft, the "EDU" sector is a critical entry point for long-term ecosystem loyalty.
By solving the mobile creation gap, we prevent "ecosystem leakage" where students move to other tools for quick assignments.
This project explores how AI can make the M365 mobile suite a primary creation hub rather than just a document viewer.
constraints & product maturity stage
constraints & product maturity stage
product maturity
Stage 0→1 This was a greenfield exploration of how Generative AI could live inside a legacy ecosystem.
product maturity
Stage 0→1 This was a greenfield exploration of how Generative AI could live inside a legacy ecosystem.
ecosystem rigidity
The solution had to feel native to the M365 Design System while introducing entirely new AI-first patterns like the "Copilot Lasso Tool".
ecosystem rigidity
The solution had to feel native to the M365 Design System while introducing entirely new AI-first patterns like the "Copilot Lasso Tool".
timeline
As a 2023 internship project, the focus was on high-fidelity prototyping of the "Hero Path" rather than an exhaustive design system.
timeline
As a 2023 internship project, the focus was on high-fidelity prototyping of the "Hero Path" rather than an exhaustive design system.
prioritising unmet needs
summarisation
To help users easily summarise discussions, class notes and create overview of already existing flowcharts, notes, podcasts etc.
multi modal content creation
To help users easily create multiple forms of content like class recordings, explanation videos, podcasts, illustrations, stories etc. and convert them into other forms.
prioritising unmet needs
summarisation
To help users easily summarise discussions, class notes and create overview of already existing flowcharts, notes, podcasts etc.
multi modal content creation
To help users easily create multiple forms of content like class recordings, explanation videos, podcasts, illustrations, stories etc. and convert them into other forms.
ideation & final solution
We finalised on 4 product concepts and ideated on their scenarios.
ideation & final solution
We finalised on 4 product concepts and ideated on their scenarios.
Low fidelity wireframes made in ideation phase.
Low fidelity wireframes made in ideation phase.
concept scenario
I created 4 explainer videos to explain the designed experience.
concept scenario
I created 4 explainer videos to explain the designed experience.
Explainer videos intending to how copilot create can enable students and teachers to create educational content through mobile experiences.
Explainer videos intending to how copilot create can enable students and teachers to create educational content through mobile experiences.
annotated mockups
A walkthrough of key elements of the proposals.
annotated mockups
A walkthrough of key elements of the proposals.
concept prototype
A prototype of the concept for one of the scenario was made using an automation tool Pipedream.
concept prototype
A prototype of the concept for one of the scenario was made using an automation tool Pipedream.
AI integration & outcomes
AI integration
Generative AI went beyond chat to become our core synthesis layer. It automated the heaviest "Job to be Done": transforming raw academic research into formatted presentation blocks.
outcomes
Embedded AI directly into existing workflows to shift it from a novelty to a utility.
Pioneered a "Lasso-first" interaction model that successfully removes the need for complex student prompt engineering.
AI integration & outcomes
AI integration
Generative AI went beyond chat to become our core synthesis layer. It automated the heaviest "Job to be Done": transforming raw academic research into formatted presentation blocks.
outcomes
Embedded AI directly into existing workflows to shift it from a novelty to a utility.
Pioneered a "Lasso-first" interaction model that successfully removes the need for complex student prompt engineering.
