labTech Descomplica

A code editor focused on tech students, with AI feedback in real time

Role

Product Designer

Industry

Education

Duration

3 months

welcome page with interface components

Opportunity

At Descomplica's technology degree programs, students often had to rely on external software or remotely access a computer to complete their programming exercises, creating friction in the learning experience.
We decided to build an in-house code editor focused on learning and aligned with the company’s identity and tone of voice.

Challenges

  • Build a code editing experience that supports students pedagogically.

  • Stay closely aligned with the development team to understand both our limitations and the key tools needed for the product. I dove into programming to better understand what developers expect from a code editor.

  • Create a smooth and accessible mobile experience.

  • Work with the team’s PM to define how to break down product releases and which features should be included in the MVP.

  • Develop the correction system using Artificial Intelligence.

Opportunity

At Descomplica's technology degree programs, students often had to rely on external software or remotely access a computer to complete their programming exercises, creating friction in the learning experience.
We decided to build an in-house code editor focused on learning and aligned with the company’s identity and tone of voice.

Challenges

  • Build a code editing experience that supports students pedagogically.

  • Stay closely aligned with the development team to understand both our limitations and the key tools needed for the product. I dove into programming to better understand what developers expect from a code editor.

  • Create a smooth and accessible mobile experience.

  • Work with the team’s PM to define how to break down product releases and which features should be included in the MVP.

  • Develop the correction system using Artificial Intelligence.

prints of a discovery process

Solution

We created a code editor focused on student learning, accessible on both desktop and mobile.
With real-time feedback, students could see their score on each exercise and receive tips on how to improve. As a next step, we plan to collect user data to understand which usability improvements to prioritize and to support the development of upcoming product features, such as compile and run the code.

Learnings

The most important aspect of this project was combining the student’s coding experience with the pedagogical approach. For the next steps, we will track usage metrics, talk to some students, and move forward with the upcoming releases.



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Team

Product Designer: Tamy Müzel
Product Management: João Prado
Tech Lead: Rodrigo Bosisio
Developers: Wagner Filho e Leticia Souza

Learnings

The most important aspect of this project was combining the student’s coding experience with the pedagogical approach. For the next steps, we will track usage metrics, talk to some students, and move forward with the upcoming releases.



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Team

Product Designer: Tamy Müzel
Product Management: João Prado
Tech Lead: Rodrigo Bosisio
Developers: Wagner Filho e Leticia Souza

Tamy Müzel

Copyright 2025 by Tamy Müzel

Tamy Müzel

Copyright 2025 by Tamy Müzel

Tamy Müzel

Copyright 2025 by Tamy Müzel