Nox+

Introduction

How can we simplify identity
verification for college students?

Nox+ is a streamlined, secure access solution designed to simplify identity verification and authentication globally. The platform balances robust security with an intuitive, user-friendly interface, enabling seamless and trustworthy access management across applications.

As a project at the University of Washington, I led design and research efforts, collaborating closely with researchers and other designers to identify usability gaps, optimize workflows, and deliver an accessible, secure user experience. The concepts I explored in this project were later adapted in similar form by Apple.

Problem Identification

Meet Pam.

She's a graduate student verifying her identity for yet another university system. Before uploading her documents, she hesitates — unsure where her data will go or who can access it.

For students like Pam, identity verification is fragmented and unclear. Multiple logins, inconsistent requirements, and vague privacy policies create stress and erode trust. Without transparency and strong security signals, users feel exposed rather than protected.

Students struggle with inefficient identity verification processes and ongoing privacy concerns. Navigating multiple platforms often requires repeatedly submitting sensitive personal information, leading to frustration, wasted time, and increased anxiety about data security.

To address these challenges, there is a need for a unified identity verification system that simplifies authentication while prioritizing privacy and trust — providing secure, streamlined verification with both digital and physical options.

User Research

Let's dive deeper
into the data.

I designed a 21-question survey to understand how students manage identity verification — which documents they use, where they store them, what challenges they face, and their confidence in data security.

Key Insights

What users
actually need.

After conducting the survey, 4 semi-structured interviews, and 2 contextual inquiries, two core insights shaped my entire design direction.

Design Process

Creating the blueprint.

I started transforming concepts into tangible ideas — exploring features, refining layouts, and iterating through sketches. I designed a detailed sketch to explore features and layout before moving into mid-fidelity wireframes.

Wireframes

I built mid-fidelity Figma wireframes to validate early navigation, test safe presentation of sensitive data, and explore flows for document renewal, history logs, and one-time PIN verification.

Solution

Introducing Nox+.

Nox+ is a digital identity management app that streamlines personal verification — giving users control, transparency, and security over their information. The platform integrates a physical proof card with the Nox+ mobile app, enabling secure identity verification across both offline and digital environments.

Interactive Prototype

See Nox+ in action.

A walkthrough of the Figma prototype demonstrating the complete user flow — from onboarding and biometric setup through document management and identity verification.

Detailed Screens

Every screen, annotated.

Each screen was carefully documented with design rationale — explaining the purpose of every element, interaction pattern, and information hierarchy decision.