Maria Sweeney | Author, Illustrator & Designer

Maria Sweeney | Author, Illustrator & DesignerMaria Sweeney | Author, Illustrator & DesignerMaria Sweeney | Author, Illustrator & DesignerMaria Sweeney | Author, Illustrator & Designer
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Maria Sweeney | Author, Illustrator & Designer

Maria Sweeney | Author, Illustrator & DesignerMaria Sweeney | Author, Illustrator & DesignerMaria Sweeney | Author, Illustrator & Designer
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Tap Talk - Case Study

Tap Talk - Project Overview

Role:

UX/UI Designer – Research, Prototyping, Visual Design 

Tools:

Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop, CSS/HTML

Timeline

3 months from discovery to final implementation guidelines.

Research Statement

I designed Tap Talk to address the high cost, complexity, and inaccessibility of traditional AAC tools. I identified a need for customizable, low-effort communication features—especially offline access, large visual tiles, and built-in emergency tools. I also saw adult users complain about outdated and childish interface designs that discouraged them from wanting to use the app.


My research prioritized disability-led insights, emotional usability, and WCAG 2.2 AA compliance. These findings shaped a mobile-first AAC app that is simple, supportive, and centered on real-world needs.

Process

The Challenge

Ideation, research & Discovery

Competitive Analysis

Key Insighghts - BARRIERS IN CONNECTION

Market Opportunity + GROWTH DATA

User Personas

Designs That Inspire

    User Flow

    The Solution - Tap Talk AAC App

    The mobile is ubiquitous & accessible. TapTalk bridges the communication gap.


    TapTalk fosters greater customization, expression and access

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