KUDOS is a forum-based app that connects different generations through advice and shared experience.

Built for emerging adults, it addresses the lack of accessible, trustworthy guidance in education and career paths by prioritizing real human interaction over generalized or AI-driven answers.

Research revealed that difficulty accessing guidance is not limited to one age group but shared across generations. Our Surveys showed that many users felt unprepared for major life decisions and hesitant to ask for help due to perceived judgment and generational misunderstandings. These insights reframed the problem as an intergenerational communication gap rather than a lack of resources.

Design Decisions (concise + strategic)

The design prioritizes clarity, relevance, and human connection.

Content is simplified to reduce overwhelm, with expandable posts and a structured tagging system to surface personalized, context-specific advice.

To build trust, the platform avoids AI-generated responses and instead emphasizes real user interaction, supported by lightweight verification to ensure credibility.