Nao Now:
Instructional Designs for
K–12 English Learners
Objective
Design engaging, visually clear, and interactive instructional materials for K–12 and advanced English learners in South Korea, helping students understand English concepts while keeping lessons fun and age-appropriate.
My Role
Research and design
Software
Genially
Project Overview
Nao Now is an educational company focused on creating interactive, engaging learning materials for K–12 and advanced English learners in South Korea. I was hired as a UX & instructional design intern, where I designed visually engaging lesson materials, adapted pre-determined themes, and worked within platform constraints to enhance learning outcomes for students.
The Problem
◉ Lesson plans were provided by teaching interns but lacked visual engagement and interactivity for students
◉ Materials needed to be age-appropriate and suitable for a wide range of learners, from young children to advanced English students
◉ Design work was constrained by the Genially platform and its available asset library, limiting the ability to create custom illustrations
◉ Lessons had to maintain clarity, support comprehension, and encourage participation and enjoyment
The Process
Understanding Learning Objectives
Reviewed each lesson plan to identify key concepts and age-appropriate strategies
Visual Design & Asset Integration
Selected and arranged Genially-provided illustrations, gifs, and images to support thematic storytelling and reinforce lesson topics
Iteration & Collaboration
Presented drafts to teaching interns for feedback and refined layouts to improve clarity, pacing, and engagement
User-Centered Design
Considered students’ cognitive and language levels to create layouts and interactive features that matched comprehension abilities
Interactive Elements
Added exercises, prompts, and visual cues to make lessons engaging and reinforce learning goals
Accessibility Considerations
Ensured visuals were clear, readable, and structured logically to reduce cognitive load for younger learners