Duolingo's Core Tabs Redesign: Enhancing User Experience Through Intentional Design
By
Leah Lee
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Summary
Duolingo shares insights into their recent app redesign focused on improving the core tabs for a more consistent, simplified, and intentional user experience. The article details their design philosophy emphasizing craft as essential for creating delightful learning experiences that build trust and keep learners motivated. It explains their approach to making the app cleaner, clearer, and more cohesive through thoughtful design decisions.
Key quotes
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It's not just about how things look—it's about how learning feels.
Good craft is what makes learning on Duolingo feel easy and enjoyable.
It's also what builds trust in our brand—our learners rely on us to deliver accessible learning experiences that help them stay motivated for the long haul.
We recently refreshed our core tabs to be cleaner, clearer, and more cohesive!
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