I’m a Master’s student in Interaction Design, currently in my final year. My initial interest in design started from sketching in school and has now evolved to listening and understanding people and solving for them.

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Jun 16, 2025

Side Quest

Side Quest
Side Quest
Side Quest
Side Quest

Category:

App and Service Design

Duration:

1 month

The Goal:

The main goal of Side Quest is to help students and working professionals start and grow side-income projects in a fun and simple way. It’s designed for people who may not have much time or experience, making it easy to explore ideas, learn skills, and take small steps toward earning extra income.

The Challenge:

Many students and professionals want to earn extra income but don’t know where to start. They often feel overwhelmed by too many options, a lack of time, or not having the right skills. Traditional tools feel too complex or serious, making it hard to stay motivated. These insights stemmed from surveys (58 students, 113 professionals) and interviews.

The Result:

Side Quest is a simple and fun app that helps people explore and grow side-income ideas. It gives users a step-by-step plan, tracks their progress, and teaches useful skills through short learning tasks. The app also includes budget tools and ways to connect with others. All of this makes it easier to stay on track, build confidence, and start earning, without feeling lost or stressed.

Home Screen: View upcoming tasks and deadlines, start focus sessions

Create Project: Take a quiz or talk to experts about your project

Community: Connect and collaborate with investors and professionals

Skill up and Finance: Upskill and track earnings and budget