2026 / Thesis / AI Integration

Genie

A new way to archive your family history.

Role
Product Design, Brand Design, Motion Design, Development
Duration
7 weeks
Type
Product Design / UX Research / Interaction Design
Context
The New School - Parsons School of Design Thesis

Overview

Genie explores how families can preserve stories, memories, and personal history through an intentional archive experience.

This section is the top-level framing for project purpose, audience, and strategic intent.

Problem

Family history is fragmented across formats, platforms, and generations. Existing tools are either too complex, too static, or disconnected from emotional storytelling.

Use this section to articulate the core gap and constraints behind the design challenge.

Process

Capture the full journey from discovery to decision-making and testing.

  • Tools: Figma, FigJam, ChatGPT, Codex, Cursor.
  • Team: Zarah Yaqub.
  • Duration: 7 weeks of concept-to-prototype work.

Solution

Present the archive model, flow architecture, and interface patterns that make collecting and revisiting stories feel meaningful and manageable.

Connect each feature decision back to the problem and insights.

Conclusion

Summarize outcomes, what this concept proves, and what future rounds should validate with users.